Changelog

What is new on AnimeVault.

Image Lightbox, Shipping Costs, and More

Click any listing image to inspect it full-screen. Sellers can now set a shipping cost per listing. Verified buyer indicator on contact messages.

Added

  • Full-screen image lightbox on listing pages — click any image, then navigate with arrow keys or swipe on mobile
  • Sellers can add a shipping cost to each listing; it shows as a separate line in checkout and on order pages
  • Verified buyer indicator on contact-seller messages — if the sender has already purchased from that seller, their message is tagged accordingly
  • Seller analytics section at the top of /seller-dashboard — views, favourites, recent sales, and recent activity in one place
  • This changelog page

Improved

  • Order lists now show only paid and refunded orders by default — abandoned checkout sessions no longer appear
  • Sellers can toggle "Show all statuses" on /seller-dashboard/orders to see pending and cancelled orders

Fixed

  • Payments that arrived without a matching order record are now recovered automatically rather than failing silently

Relist Sold Items

Sellers can now relist a sold item as a new listing in one click. All details and images are copied over, ready to edit and publish.

Added

  • Relist button on sold listings — creates a new draft with all details and images copied from the original; clicking it takes you straight to the edit page
  • Seller orders moved to their own tab at /seller-dashboard/orders, separate from the listing management view

Improved

  • The new relisted listing links back to the original for provenance

Listing Pages Redesigned

The listing detail page has a new layout. Price, condition, and the Buy Now button now appear next to the main image — no scrolling required.

Improved

  • Listing pages: price, condition, and Buy Now now sit next to the main image above the fold
  • Condition label updated from "New" to "Brand New" for clarity
  • Empty pages throughout the site now show helpful next steps instead of a blank screen — including /favourites, /orders, search results with no matches, and forum category pages with no threads

Saved Searches, Payouts Dashboard, and a New Blog Guide

Save any search on the listings page and receive a daily email when new matching listings appear.

Added

  • Saved searches — save a search from /listings and receive a daily email when a new listing matches it
  • Seller payouts dashboard at /seller-dashboard/payouts — view your payout status and link through to your Stripe account
  • New guide: Every Demon Slayer Hashira, Ranked

Improved

  • Saved search emails send once per day at 8am, covering only listings posted since your last alert — no duplicates

The Blog Is Live

A new blog section is now on the site, with guides and deep-dives for UK anime collectors.

Added

  • New section: the blog is now live at /blog
  • New guide: Strongest Devil Fruit Users in One Piece, Ranked
  • New guide: Best Swordsmen in One Piece, Ranked
  • New guide: Most Powerful Marine Admirals in One Piece, Ranked
  • New guide: Strongest Haki Users in One Piece, Ranked

Payments Are Live

Buyers can now purchase listings directly through the site using cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Link. Sellers receive payouts automatically to their bank account.

Added

  • Buyers can now pay for listings using cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Link
  • Sellers can connect a UK bank account through Stripe and receive payouts automatically after each sale
  • Payouts settle 14 days after a sale — in line with UK Consumer Contracts Regulations
  • Checkout collects a UK delivery address and billing address
  • Listings are automatically marked as sold once payment confirms
  • Buyers and sellers both receive a confirmation email with order details immediately after purchase