# AI-Powered Search Feature

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.

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### Why It’s a Game-Changer

**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?”)

***

### 1. Smart Typo Correction

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.

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**Example:**

```
Search: breakbn bod
Results:
✅ Breaking Bad
✅ Better Call Saul
✅ El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie
✅ Narcos, Ozark (similar genre shows)
```

**Why it's useful**: AI has your back, even if you can’t spell it right all the time, it learns.

***

### 2. AI-Powered Tab Suggestion (Smart Category Switching)

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

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**Example:**

```
Search: Futurama (Anime tab)
Response: “Did you mean to search under TV Shows?”
```

**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).

***

### 3. Natural Language Queries (AI Recommendations)

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”**

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**Example:**

```
Search: I love The Matrix, what should I watch next?
Results:
✅ Inception
✅ Interstellar
✅ Minority Report
✅ Source Code
✅ Edge of Tomorrow
```

**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.

***

### Examples of Real Search Scenarios from Users

| What You Type                                        | What Simkl AI Does                          |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| `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. |

***

## Who Can Use It?

**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.

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## Smarter Search = Smarter Discoveries

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.