Our automated security review marked anime8.ru as suspicious. Several warning signs were detected; it may still turn out legitimate, but you should verify it through independent channels before trusting it with money or credentials.

Is anime8.ru safe to use?

anime8.ru currently scores 37/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.

Does anime8.ru have a valid SSL certificate?

Yes. anime8.ru presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 73 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.

Has anime8.ru been flagged by antivirus engines?

2 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged anime8.ru as malicious or suspicious (1 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.

Is anime8.ru on any phishing or malware blacklists?

No. anime8.ru is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.

Where is anime8.ru hosted?

anime8.ru resolves to an IP operated by Cloudflare, Inc. in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.

What do third-party review sites say about anime8.ru?

Independent trust-rating sites currently show the following for anime8.ru: ScamAdviser: 8/100. Those scores come from user reviews and their own heuristics, so they are worth comparing against our verdict.

How often is the anime8.ru report updated?

This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 6, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around anime8.ru have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

SUSPICIOUS

Warning signs detected

2 of 92 antivirus engines flag this page. Several risk indicators suggest caution. This site might be legitimate — but treat it as unverified until you can independently confirm.

Security Review

Is anime8.ru legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Suspicious· 37/100

SafeSuspiciousDangerous

A long-standing anime piracy site flagged for phishing and malicious activity by multiple security engines despite its functional appearance.

Top reasons

Flagged for phishing by Gridinsoft.Classified as suspicious by alphaMountain.ai.Extremely low trust score (8/100) from independent review aggregators.

anime8.ruScanned 1d ago

Post Facebook

Trust score

SUSPICIOUS

Score breakdown

Heuristics 32·MT 40

See the live page ↓

Category tags

entertainmentpiracy#cracked app85% MT confidence

Technical red flags (1)

2 of 92 engines flagged

Positive signals (3)

Not on major blacklistsEncrypted connectionClean server reputation

These checks passed — but they don't clear the site. A clean antivirus result, valid SSL, and a calm server only mean it isn't hosting malware; they say nothing about whether the business is real. This verdict is based on the site's conduct and content, not a malware detection.

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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence

2/92

Engines flagged this URL

Domain Age

—

Registration date unknown

Intelligence

Suspicious

Moderate likelihood · 85% confidence

Website Preview

LIVE RENDER

anime8.ru

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Automated page render — captured in a safe sandbox. What an ordinary visitor would see when loading the site. See full visual analysis →

Visual analysis

We capture a fresh screenshot of the live page and ask a vision model to look for scam visual patterns — fake trust badges, countdown timers, overlay pop-ups, and visual clones of legitimate brands.

/ 100

High visual risk

Visual red flags detected in the screenshot

We could not capture a fully-rendered screenshot of this page; visual analysis is inconclusive.

Visual risk50/100

What our vision model saw

1 signal

Screenshot incomplete — site may be slow to render

Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence

Analysis

Moderate scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust40/100

MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection

Confidence

The site has been active for over seven years, which often suggests a stable service, but it currently triggers multiple security alerts. Gridinsoft and alphaMountain.ai both flag the domain for phishing and suspicious behavior. Independent review aggregators give it an extremely low trust rating of 8/100, citing hidden ownership and high-risk technical signals. While it appears to be a functional streaming platform, these sites often monetize through malicious advertising or hidden scripts. The lack of transparent business registration further increases the risk for users.

Full dossier

Analysis complete

Page Content

The site operates as a Russian-language anime portal offering HD streaming and downloads. It includes specialized sections for dubbed content and adult-themed media, typical of unlicensed piracy hubs.

Infrastructure

The domain is hosted behind Cloudflare, which masks the true origin server. While the SSL certificate is valid and issued by Google Trust Services, this only secures the connection and does not verify the legitimacy of the content.

Domain History

Registered in early 2019, the domain is nearly 7.5 years old. It is registered to a 'Private Person' via a Russian registrar, which is standard for piracy sites but prevents any accountability for the site's operators.

Web Reputation

The site has a poor reputation among security vendors. It is frequently listed in piracy resource lists on platforms like GitHub and Reddit, but security-focused databases consistently rank it as a high-risk destination due to its monetization methods.

Risk Factors

Flagged for phishing by Gridinsoft.
Classified as suspicious by alphaMountain.ai.
Extremely low trust score (8/100) from independent review aggregators.
Operates in the high-risk piracy and unlicensed streaming niche.
Ownership information is completely hidden behind a private registration.
Potential for malicious redirects or drive-by downloads common on such platforms.

Positive Signals

Domain has been active for over 7 years.
Valid SSL certificate is in place.
No reports of direct financial fraud or credit card theft found.

AI Recommendation

Do not download any executable files or 'players' from this site, as they likely contain malware. Use a robust ad-blocker if you choose to visit, and never provide your email or password.

Next-gen fraud intelligence

Evidence-backedCross-checked

Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for anime8.ru, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Business registration

No public record found

Could not match the site to a registered company — common for small sites.

Independent review aggregators

8/100 · low trust

Average across 1 independent review aggregator.

Clone check

Not a clone

No well-known site's layout or branding detected here.

Typosquat check

No look-alike match

The domain doesn't resemble any well-known brand's spelling.

Web mentions

2 scam reports

Web ratings

Scores pulled directly from third-party trust & review sites

ScamAdviser

8/100

High riskopen

Key findings

7 headline facts from open-web research

Domain registered February 28, 2019 (approx. 7.4 years old as of 2026) via RU-CENTER-RU; expires February 27, 2027; owner listed as 'Private Person' with hidden WHOIS details.
Hosted on Cloudflare (IPs 104.21.52.190, 172.67.202.222); name servers dean.ns.cloudflare.com and sandra.ns.cloudflare.com.
Site offers free anime streaming and downloads in HD; includes hentai and dub sections; copyright disclaimer present.
ScamAdviser assigns 0/100 trust score citing hidden owner, low Tranco rank, and reports from Gridinsoft; Gridinsoft scores 10/100 with 3 blacklist detections (CRDF, Seclookup, alphaMountain.ai).
Listed in anime piracy resource lists (e.g., GitHub awesome-anime-sources) and Reddit discussions as a streaming option; users note frequent uploads but occasional errors.
No Trustpilot, ScamDoc, or major complaint sites have dedicated reviews; no user reports of malware, phishing, or financial scams found in searches.
Traffic estimates: ~10.9K daily visitors (Website Informer); ranked in Animation/Comics category on SimilarWeb/Semrush.

Scam reports (2)

Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.

ScamAdviseropen
"The trust score of anime8.ru is very low. ... In summary, the trust score of anime8.ru is extremely low. This is a strong indicator that the website may be a scam."
Gridinsoftopen
"Anime8.ru Review: Scam Risk (10/100 Trust Score) ... This site is classified as Scam Website based on multiple risk signals, including 3 blacklist detections ... Multiple security vendors blacklist Anime8.ru"

Research summary

Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above

Our research found that anime8.ru is widely recognized as a piracy site for anime content. While it is mentioned in community lists on Reddit and GitHub as a functional source, it is heavily flagged by security databases. Independent review aggregators warn of an extremely low trust score due to hidden ownership and its association with malicious software detections. No formal business registration exists, and the site is operated anonymously from Russia.

Threat Detection

Antivirus Engines

Detection matrix · live

2 engines flagged this URL

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. Each detection is listed below by engine name — even a single hit is a meaningful signal.

1Malicious1Suspicious57Harmless92Engines

of 92

Gridinsoft

Malicious· phishing

alphaMountain.ai

Suspicious· suspicious

2 antivirus engines flagged this URL. Even a single detection is a meaningful signal — treat this site with extra caution and avoid entering credentials, payment info, or downloading any files.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check

Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.

Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing

Not listedCheck ↗

VirusTotal

ListedCheck ↗

AbuseIPDB

Not listedCheck ↗

Also verify:Spamhaus ↗DNSBL / SURBL ↗PhishTank ↗

Technical Details

domain · encryption · redirects · server reputation · referenced

Domain & Encryption

Encryption Certificate

StatusValid

ProtocolTLSv1.3

IssuerGoogle Trust Services · WE1

ExpiresSep 18, 2026 (73d)

Self-signedNo

Hosting & Technology

HostingCloudflare, Inc.

Server locationUS

Redirect Chain

Hops

Cross-domain

Lookalike

Punycode

1301http://anime8.ru/
2521https://anime8.ru/

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence

Confidence score0%

Reports on file0

ISPCloudflare, Inc.

Usage typeContent Delivery Network

What to do

Proceed with caution

Our automated review flagged enough risk that you should treat this site as unverified.

Treat anime8.ru as unverified
Do not enter credentials or send money until you have independently verified the business.
Verify the business through independent channels
Check the company's social profiles, registry records, and search for recent news or reviews that are not hosted on the site itself.
Never use irreversible payment methods
Crypto, gift cards, wire transfers, and cash apps offer zero buyer protection. Use a credit card or PayPal if you must pay.
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Final Verdict

Trust / 100

Final Verdict·anime8.ru

SUSPICIOUS

This is an unlicensed anime streaming and download site that carries significant security risks. While it functions as a media portal, it is flagged by multiple security engines for phishing and malicious behavior. You should avoid downloading files or entering personal information here.

Do not download any executable files or 'players' from this site, as they likely contain malware. Use a robust ad-blocker if you choose to visit, and never provide your email or password.

AV engines

MT passes

Net signals

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Safety FAQ

Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.

Our automated security review marked anime8.ru as suspicious. Several warning signs were detected; it may still turn out legitimate, but you should verify it through independent channels before trusting it with money or credentials.
anime8.ru currently scores 37/100 on our trust scale. We found enough warning signals to recommend caution. Verify the site through independent channels before entering credentials or money.
Yes. anime8.ru presents a valid TLSv1.3 certificate issued by Google Trust Services · WE1, expiring in 73 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
2 out of 92 antivirus engines in our malware network flagged anime8.ru as malicious or suspicious (1 outright malicious). Even one detection is a meaningful signal.
No. anime8.ru is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
anime8.ru resolves to an IP operated by Cloudflare, Inc. in US (usage type: Content Delivery Network). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.
Independent trust-rating sites currently show the following for anime8.ru: ScamAdviser: 8/100. Those scores come from user reviews and their own heuristics, so they are worth comparing against our verdict.
This is a permanent record of the scan run on July 6, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around anime8.ru have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

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