Myanimelist allows you to delete your account permanently from your profile page. Sometimes all you have to do is to send them an email. And once your request is successful your settings, device data, and location data in Myanimelist’s main user database will be removed. However, Myanimelist may retain some of your personal data for certain legal, security, and other needs.
The procedure for deleting your Myanimelist is slightly different depending on the method you choose. You can cancel your Myanimelist account from your account settings, or by sending a request that your account should be deleted to Myanimelist Help Center.
How to Delete Your Myanimelist Account
There are two simple ways to delete Myanimelist: through your account settings and by sending a deletion request through Myanimelist Help Center.
Delete Myanimelist From Your Account Settings
1. Log in to your Myanimelist.
2. From the main page, select Settings & Privacy.
3. Select Delete your account.
4. Read through the information and click Delete.
5. Then, click Delete once again.
Your account will be closed and your personal data will be permanently removed following the expiration of legal and compliance record-keeping obligations that require Myanimelist to maintain certain data for limited periods of time.
How to Send Account Deletion Request to Myanimelist
If you can’t find the delete option from the settings, you can also close the account by sending a request that your account should be canceled via the Myanimelist support link.
Those who forgot their login details can also send an account deletion message to support.
1. Go to Myanimelist Help Center,
2. Select the topic that best describes your issue, then you’ll fill out a form with your specific details.
3. Search for “delete account”.
4. You will be directed to a link that will let you send a deletion request to Myanimelist.
5. Once Myanimelist receive the request, you’ll receive an automated message with how long it will take them before deleting the account.
You can also send an email to Myanimelist Customers Support.
How to Cancel Myanimelist Without Password
All you need for this method is a friend who has a Myanimelist account and is willing to lend you their devices just for a few minutes to contact Myanimelist support.
1. Log into your friend’s account and navigate to Myanimelist’s support & request page.
2. Request Myanimelist to terminate or delete your account under the Report option.
3. Provide the details of your previous account like your account ID to prove that the account was yours.
4. When done with this, don’t forget to confirm your request for account deletion.
Conclusion
Deleting your Myanimelist account is permanent and once you complete the steps above you’ll be signed out of your account. You should receive an email saying your account has been deleted. If you ever want to reactivate the account, you just have to open the Myanimelist website and log in back. Your account will reactivate and you’ll retain all your data.