Local anime
Manatan can play anime stored locally on your device.
1) Set your local anime folder
- Open Settings > Browse.
- Set Local anime source location.
- Open the Local anime source and pick a show.
If you add episodes later, refresh the episode list.
2) Supported folder structures
Single folder format
You may use one folder per series, with video files directly inside.
📁 [Local anime folder]
├─ 📁 My Anime Title
│ ├─ 🖼️ cover.jpg
│ ├─ 🎥 ep01.mp4
│ └─ 🎥 ep02.mkv
Multiseason format
Manatan also supports libraries with seasonal folders.
📁 [Local anime folder]
├─ 📁 My Anime Title
│ ├─ 📁 Season 1
│ │ ├─ 🖼️ cover.jpg
│ │ ├─ 🎥 ep01.mp4
│ │ └─ 🎥 ep02.mkv
│ └─ 📁 Season 2
│ ├─ 🖼️ cover.jpg
│ ├─ 🎥 ep01.mp4
│ └─ 🎥 ep02.mkv
Common formats are .mp4 and .mkv.
Tips
Stable ordering
Use naming like ep01, ep02, ep10.
Custom cover image
Add a cover.jpg file in the series folder.
Android gallery cleanup
Create an empty .nomedia file to hide videos/covers from gallery apps.
Next steps
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