AI-Powered Search Feature
Introducing AI-Powered Search (Now Live on Simkl)
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Introducing AI-Powered Search (Now Live on Simkl)
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Searching for what to watch has always been a core feature of Simkl. But now, it’s become smarter, more intuitive, and conversational — thanks to the launch of our AI-Powered Search.
Simkl’s upgraded search engine now understands what you mean, not just what you type. Whether you’ve made a typo mistake "Betman", entered a fuzzy query like “movies with time travel,” or just want recommendations after your latest binge — the AI now responds with relevant results.
Old search engines required perfect spelling or exact title names. If you typed it wrong or too vaguely.
Now with AI Search, you can:
Ask full questions in natural English
Get recommendations based on context and genre
Recover from typos, tab errors, or vague ideas
Explore titles even if you can’t remember the exact name
This is especially useful if:
You're exploring genres (e.g. “sci-fi anime with strong female leads”)
You're trying to remember old shows (“that detective show from the 2000s”)
You just finished something and want similar content (“just watched Breaking Bad, what’s next?”)
Have you ever searched with a typo like:
onee piecee instead of One Piece
breakbn bod instead of Breaking Bad
Interstalar instead of Interstellar
Old search? Would return 0 or irrelevant results. AI search? Instantly recognizes the mistake and corrects it with:
“Did you mean One Piece?”
It even returns franchise-related results — like movies, specials, and spinoffs.
Example:
Why it's useful: AI has your back, even if you can’t spell it right all the time, it learns.
Let’s say you search for “Futurama” under the Anime tab by mistake. Simkl AI notices that Futurama is a TV Show, not an anime, and will offer relevant results
Example:
Why it's useful: Avoids confusion and miscategorized searches. Especially handy for titles that exist across multiple types (e.g., animated TV shows vs. anime vs films).
This is where Simkl’s AI Search truly shines.
Instead of typing titles, now you can ask questions or describe what you’re looking for — and Simkl will understand!
Try:
“anime like Solo Leveling”
“movies with Bruce Willis”
“just watched Final Destination, what to watch next?”
“feel-good series after Ted Lasso”
“fantasy series like Lord of the Rings”
“crime documentaries”
“films like Blade Runner”
“old school horror movies”
“romcom TV shows from 2000s”
Example:
Why it's useful: You don’t need to know what you’re looking for — just describe it! Simkl AI reads your intent and delivers smart suggestions based on theme, tone, and genre.
onee piece
Shows One Piece and all movies/specials
anime like Solo Leveling
Shows Black Clover, Shield Hero, Overlord
movies with Bruce Willis
Suggests Die Hard, Fifth Element, Looper
dungeon anime
Displays Dungeon Meshi, Konosuba, DanMachi
alien comedy shows and movies
Returns Men in Black, Paul, Futurama
star wars franchise
Lists all Star Wars films in timeline order
breakbn bod
Corrects to Breaking Bad + Better Call Saul
just watched Final Destination, what to watch next
Suggests Saw, The Conjuring, The Ring, etc.
Everyone!!!
AI Search is available to all logged-in Simkl users — whether you’re on the Free plan, PRO, or VIP. This includes, just log in and start typing your thoughts.
Simkl’s AI Search isn’t just about results — it’s about making content discovery more relevant.
Whether you’re looking to:
Revisit a show you vaguely remember
Explore new genres
Get instant recommendations
Recover from spelling errors
AI Search makes the process fast, fluid, and forgiving. It’s your new personal watch assistant — built right into the search bar.
