Ad-Free Streaming
Watch anime without a single ad interrupting your experience. No pre-rolls, no banners, no sponsored content. Just anime.
Ake. Open-Source Anime Streaming for Windows, Linux, and Android.
Free ad-free anime player with no tracking, no subscriptions, and no BS. Stream from multiple sources with our privacy-first cross-platform client.
100% Free
Zero Ads
No Tracking
Powerful Features for the Anime Community
Experience premium anime streaming without the premium price tag. Our open-source client offers ad-free watching, multi-source search, and complete privacy control.
Multi-Source Aggregation
Search across Nyaa, AnimeTosho, SeaDex, and more through community-built extensions. Find the best release every time.
Offline Viewing
Torrent-based streaming means your episodes are cached locally. Watch without an internet connection once downloaded.
Privacy First
No accounts required. No tracking. No analytics. No data collection. Your watching habits stay yours. Period.
Fully Customizable
Themes, keyboard shortcuts, subtitle settings, playback speed, UI scale every aspect of Ake adapts to how you watch.
Community Driven
Open source under GPLv3. Built by anime fans, for anime fans. Contribute code, report bugs, or build extensions.
See It In Action
Ake runs beautifully on Windows, Android, macOS, and Linux. Screenshots coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers.
Is Ake really free and open-source?
Yes, 100% free. Ake is free and open-source software (FOSS) released under the GPLv3 license. There are no subscriptions, no premium tiers, no hidden fees, and no advertisements. Download it, use it, share it forever free.
Is Ake safe to use?
Absolutely. Ake is open source every line of code is publicly auditable on our GitLab repository. It collects zero data, includes no trackers, requires no account, and has no telemetry. Your privacy is fully protected.
Where does the anime content come from?
Ake uses community-built extensions to search public torrent sources like Nyaa.si, AnimeTosho, and SeaDex. Extensions are sandboxed and run separately from the app. You choose which sources to enable and control what you download.
Can I watch anime offline?
Yes. Ake streams via WebTorrent, which caches episodes to your local storage. Once an episode finishes downloading, you can watch it without an internet connection. Perfect for flights, commutes, or areas with limited connectivity.
Is Ake available on Windows, macOS, or Android?
Currently Ake supports Linux (AppImage, deb, and pacman packages). Windows, macOS, and Android support is planned for future releases. The extension system and core architecture already support cross-platform deployment, so other platforms are coming soon.
How do I install Ake on Linux?
Download the latest release for your distribution from our GitLab repository. For Arch Linux users, Ake is available in the AUR. For other distros, download the AppImage, make it executable with chmod +x, and run it directly no installation required.
Does Ake collect any user data?
No. Ake has no analytics, no telemetry, no crash reporting, and no user accounts. Your anime library, watch history, and preferences are stored locally on your machine. Nothing is sent to any server. Your privacy is our priority.
How is Ake different from Crunchyroll or other streaming services?
Ake is not a streaming service it's a privacy-focused desktop client that aggregates content from sources you choose. There are no ads, no regional restrictions, no simulcast delays, and no content removal. You control everything download what you want, when you want.
Can I contribute to the Ake project?
Yes! Ake is open source and welcomes contributions. Whether you want to write code, build extensions, report bugs, improve documentation, or help with translations check out our GitLab repository to get started. Pull requests are always welcome.
What are the minimum system requirements for Ake?
Ake runs on any modern system with: a 64-bit processor, 4GB RAM (8GB recommended for smooth playback), an OpenGL 4.5 capable GPU for hardware-accelerated video playback, and at least 500MB of free disk space for the app and torrent cache.
Join the Community
Ake is built in the open. Contribute, chat, or just hang out.
Source Code
Browse the codebase, report issues, or submit merge requests. Ake is GPLv3 licensed fork it, improve it, make it yours.
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