Use from the Wanted page to manually map the files to the correct episodes if automated matching fails. Connection and Search Timeouts
The translator. These proxy indexer managers connect Sonarr to Nyaa by turning Nyaa's web database into a format Sonarr understands (Torznab).
Whether you prefer (HEVC/10Bit) or untouched source files (Remux)
Sonarr cannot natively "talk" to Nyaa efficiently due to its RSS and search structure. You need a middleman to translate Nyaa’s data into a format Sonarr understands (Torznab). sonarr nyaa
Anime often airs as double-episodes or specials. If Sonarr fails to import a download from Nyaa: Check the tab in Sonarr. Hover over the orange icon to read the error message.
Anime releases often come from various fansub groups (e.g., SubsPlease, Erai-raws, Judas) with differing video qualities (1080p, HEVC, x264). You can force Sonarr to target your preferred release groups.
Use regular expressions like \b(SubsPlease|Erai-raws)\b to prioritize high-quality, consistent weekly releases. Use from the Wanted page to manually map
Setting up with Nyaa (via Prowlarr or Jackett ) is the gold standard for automating an anime library. Because anime often uses different naming conventions (absolute episode numbering) than standard TV shows, a specific configuration is required to ensure Sonarr can correctly find and organize content from Nyaa.si. 1. Choosing Your Proxy (Prowlarr vs. Jackett)
Nyaa (and anime in general) often has "batches" released months after a season airs. However, for weekly releases:
Use the "Interactive Search" (magnifying glass with a person icon) to see exactly what Nyaa is returning. This helps you manually pick a Season Pack or Batch if Sonarr is struggling to automate the choice. Whether you prefer (HEVC/10Bit) or untouched source files
If Sonarr is picking up results but not grabbing them, or grabbing the wrong ones, check your in Sonarr:
Follow these steps sequentially to bridge Sonarr and Nyaa seamlessly. 1. Configure the Indexer Proxy (Prowlarr) Prowlarr is the modern standard for managing indexers. Open your Prowlarr dashboard. Navigate to and click the Add New (+) button. Search for Nyaa or Nyaa.si and select it. Leave the base URL as the default nyaa.si .