Starting January 1, 2026, I’ll be scaling back AISubs operations. After more than three years of running this project, I’ve decided it’s time to slow down.
What began as a small effort to bring forgotten shows back to life has grown far beyond my expectations, from a few selected titles to over 100 shows and 60+ ongoing projects. It’s been incredibly rewarding, but also demanding. The daily maintenance and coordination have become more than I can sustainably handle.
With that, I’ve decided to conclude the J-Idols project. The journey was absolutely worth it. Over time, tools like VLC, Subtitle Edit, and even Plex have evolved to include built-in AI subtitle support, making this kind of work much more accessible than when I started.
For those who still rely on my subtitles, I’ve created an AISub Bot on the Eito Discord, where you can submit requests for automated subbing. I’ll continue to work on a few shows I personally enjoy, such as Sakamichi series and certain YouTube channels, while everything else will move through the bot to keep things efficient and manageable.
I’m deeply thankful to everyone who supported and used AISubs through the years. This isn’t a full goodbye, just a necessary step to make things sustainable going forward.
My close friends, as always, are welcome to continue sending requests directly.