The Russian government He has taken another step in his digital censorship campaign. Roskomnadzor, the federal agency in charge of supervising media and telecommunications, has officially blocked access to Myanimelist (d)Evil), one of the largest anime and manga platforms in the world. Various agencies have accused the site, which has more than 18 million users, of spreading extremist content related to non-traditional relationships. In compliance with the recent Russian laws prohibiting propaganda LGBTQ+.
Russia intensifies its censorship against anime and manga platforms
The authorities officially registered the blockade of Myanimelist on October 22, 2025 in the list of prohibited domains in the country. According to a statement from Roskomnadzor, the agency sanctioned the platform for systematically publishing materials that promote non-traditional sexual relations. The measure is based on Federal Law No. 149-FZ, which regulates information and digital technologies within Russia.
The Russian authorities noted that the site could be restored if it removes contents considered illegal under local legislation. However, the decision has generated strong criticism in communities of fans and defenders of freedom of expression, who see this measure as part of a growing state control over digital spaces.
part of a broader pattern of cultural repression
the case of Myanimelist It is not isolated. In February 2024, Roskomnadzor had already restricted access to popular anime sites like jut.su, , AnimeG and yummyanime. At that time, the administrators of yummyanime They declared that they never received a previous warning, and that the reason for the blockade was, again, propaganda. LGBTQ+.
Censorship has also reached other creative platforms. Russian authorities fined Wattpad, the story and novels site, with 5.3 million rubles (approximately $66,000) for not deleting similar content, while temporarily blocking Roblox for the same reasons until it met the government’s demands.
Anime A constant target of Russian censors
The relationship between Russia And the anime has been tense for years. In 2021, a court of Saint Petersburg prohibited the distribution of several series, including Death Note, , Tokyo Ghoul and Inuyashiki, arguing that they encouraged violence and dangerous behavior among young people. Now, with the recent content restrictions LGBTQ+, censorship has taken a more ideological and systematic approach.
Experts in Digital Liberty point out that this trend threatens cultural diversity and the global exchange of artistic content. For many Russian fans, the prohibition of Myanimelist It represents the loss of a fundamental space to discover, debate and celebrate anime and manga.
