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AnimeLab also has a great selection of shows and movies, with new titles being added all the time. So if you?re looking for an anime streaming platform that offers great content and impressive user interface, then AnimeLab is definitely the one for you.

What is AnimeLab?

AnimeLab is an online streaming website that was started in 2014 by an Australian-based company called Madman Entertainment. Over the years, it has built a reputation for producing children's programs, TV series, manga, graphic novels, and sports. With anime content, AnimeLab has quickly gathered momentum and expanded its 50 series project to over 260 series. AnimeLab's success is visible through their massive following which recently surpassed the 500,000 subscriber mark.

Why should you stream on AnimeLab?

AnimeLab is a website that airs anime content. It provides a great user interface, along with several other benefits. We'll discuss the key features of this service to understand more about the platform.

Amazing website design

My initial impression of the website is that it looks very distinctive. It reminds me of Quvor, except that this one is darker. The purple background with colorful banners looks amazing. The white text with flat icons really gives it a modern look. Yellow CTA buttons and keywords with white border really add a distinctive touch to the website.

Great user interface

An amazing website design is backed up by a great user interface. I believe an interface can play a crucial role in improving the user experience on a website. Animelab is a premium service, so you can enjoy an ad-free experience. Well-designed menus and well-defined categories make navigating and browsing across the website quite seamless.

Free content

AnimeLab is a service where people can access the premium content for free. The only catch is that you can only watch the content in 480p quality. Still, that's a massive upgrade from 20-second previews. It's a great initiative that allows people to watch the anime regardless of their interest in paying the amount. In third-world countries, accessing AnimeLab using a VPN is quite the trend.

Affordable pricing

If you're an anime lover, it won't be a stumbling block for you to consider AnimeLab's pricing. For nearly $8/month, you get access to premium content. You can watch anything on the network and in the best possible quality. You don't have to settle for 480p and you can watch content in 1080p. Given that you have access to thousands of episodes at only $8/month, it comes off as extremely affordable.

Quality streaming service

However, if you have a 4Mbps speed or lower, you may experience some streaming lag. If you're planning on streaming anime on a premium network like Crunchyroll, there are few things you need to worry about. The quality of the streams will always be good as long as your internet is stable and you have a high-speed connection. If your internet speed is lower than average, though, you may experience some noticeable lag during streaming.

How to access AnimeLab?

You can access AnimeLab in two ways: either by searching for the term "AnimeLab" and clicking on the first result that you find in the search engine, or by using the URL below: AnimeLab. Before accessing AnimeLab, be aware that the website is currently unavailable in Asian countries such as India and Pakistan. To access the website from those regions, you can use a VPN.

Design

The distinctive green and purple color combination gives AnimeLab a unique look. The well-designed banners amplify the homepage followed by horizontal scrolling thumbnails. There's a lot of good stuff going on throughout the website, so let's take a look at each section one by one.

Header

The simulcasts category has a drop-down menu with three selections - English, French and Spanish. Under genres, you'll see a list of different options such as ?New TV Shows?, ? Returning TV Shows?, and ?Anime. You can also find an option for ?Live Action? movies. Lastly, the category Movies has a list of different types of movies such as Thriller, Drama, Romance, action and more.

Hero Section

The AnimeLab Hero Section is where the competition really shines. Each banner on the homepage is carefully designed, featuring specific characters that enhance them. There's the title on the left followed by a CTA button that reads "Start Watching Now?" There are ten banners in the Hero Section.

Body

When you click on it, there will be a list of new shows that have just been added. Scroll down to find the show you want to watch and click on the play button. If there are any spoilers, they will be listed at the bottom of the screen. The "hero" section sets high standards for other sections of the website to follow, and this is clearly seen in their "Simulcasts" section. This section has many shows such as "ID: Invaded?", "Boruto?", "One Piece?", and "Magia Record". There are more than five sections in this part of the website, including "Trending Now?", "Popular Shows?", "Freshly Added Shows?", "Fresh Dubs?", and "Fresh Subs?". When you click on one of these sections' buttons, you'll see a list of new shows that have just been added. Scroll down to find the show you want to watch and click on the play button. If there are any spoilers, they will be listed at the bottom of the screen.

Footer

In addition, you have the option to Subscribe to our RSS Feed. The footer section of the website is effective and plain. Eleven options are available such as Browse, Devices, Plans, Buy Gift Card, Redeem Gift Card, Advertising, Privacy Policy, T&Cs, Blog, Jobs, and Help. Under these handy navigation options are social media icons of platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. In addition to this are the options to Subscribe to our RSS Feed.

Inner Pages

The Animelab inner pages follow the design input we saw on the homepage. The pages are predominantly purple in color, and there's a vertical thumbnail on the left followed by details such as Title, Date, Episodes, Language, and Synopsis on the right. The keywords you see under the synopsis is exactly how the website is able to sort the content. Each inner page has a simple but attractive design that manages to keep you engaged.

Content

AnimeLab is planning to add over 300+ anime series this year. You can be assured that there is a lot of content available on the website, although it is nothing compared to Crunchyroll's massive content catalog which has over 800+ series. However, AnimeLab deserves credit for being new and catering to the Australian audience only at this point. There are over 25 genres of anime that you can watch, including authentic and unique genres such as Yuri, Moe, Reverse Harem, Bishoujo, Romance, Action, and even LGBT relationships. Though I'm not a big fan of the dubbed versions, there is still plenty of content in English language if you're not keen on the subbed version.

Some of the popular titles available on the streaming platform include One Punch Man, Naruto Shippuden, Attack on Titan, Dragon Ball Z, Death Note, Blue Exorcist, One Piece, Boruto, Atom the Beginning, Vatican Miracle Examiner, Battle Girls High School, and Grimoire of Zero. Just from the stellar names, you can estimate the content depth of this streaming platform. Some of the shows that I would recommend you watch include Robotics, Ping Pong, and Rideback.

Desktop/Mobile experience

AnimeLab is compatible with a wide range of devices and platforms, meaning that you can enjoy the service on any of the aforementioned devices. Though AnimeLab is only available in New Zealand and Australia at present, you can easily access the website using a VPN.

Plans & Pricing

As evidenced before, AnimeLab's free membership does come with limitations. You can sign-up for free and watch all the content in 480p resolution. If you're watching the said quality on your mobile phone, I don't think you have much to complain about. On the contrary, if you want the premium HD experience, you can do so for just $7/month, which according to me is a negligible expense.

Suggestions I have for AnimeLab

I like the 480p resolution as part of the free membership. But I don't like the pre-roll ads. This approach might reverse engineer the free members. Instead of luring them towards the network, they might want to opt-out of the frustration. I'd suggest the developers provide a single episode at 1080p without ads. That would serve the purpose without rubbing users the wrong way.

Conclusion

I am paying $7/month for the simulcast. I am more impressed with the speed at which the episodes are updated on the website. If you are an anime lover looking for a seamless anime viewing experience, you seriously need to consider subscribing to AnimeLab.