Ayana is a legendary multi-purpose Discord bot that blends high-quality utility with an iconic anime mascot.
Long before Discord bots became mainstream, Ayana was there. With her twin-tails and helpful attitude, she established the trend of having a “Mascot Bot” in servers. Offering everything from music and moderation to fun reaction commands, Ayana serves millions of communities as both a tool and a friend.
🌸 Why Ayana? (A History Lesson)
Ayana is one of the oldest active bots, operating since roughly 2016. Her longevity is a testament to her quality.
1. Surviving the “Music Bot Purge”
While giants like Rythm and Groovy were shut down by YouTube legal action, Ayana adapted. She remains one of the few high-profile bots that still offers robust music features by diversifying audio sources and maintaining strict compliance.
2. The Pioneer of Localization (i18n)
Ayana was one of the first major bots to prioritize Internationalization. While others were English-only, Ayana offered full Japanese support (and many other languages) early on. This made her the #1 choice for Japanese and anime-centric communities globally.
⚙️ Key Features
Ayana is a true “All-in-One” bot.
🎵 Advanced Music Player
She joins Voice Channels to stream high-quality audio. While YouTube support fluctuates due to Discord/Google policies, she supports SoundCloud, Twitch, and other sources seamlessly.
🖼️ Anime Reactions & Fun
Ayana excels at social interaction. Commands like hug, pat, and poke post cute anime GIFs, allowing users to express emotions without typing words. It’s perfect for breaking the ice.
🌐 Full Localization
You can change Ayana’s entire interface language to Japanese, Spanish, German, and more with a single command.
💻 Essential Command List
The default prefix is =.
🛠️ Basics & Setup
| Command | Description |
| =help | Displays the command menu. |
| =ping | Checks bot latency. |
| =locale set [Lang] | Crucial. Changes language (e.g., =locale set en or =locale set ja). |
| =prefix [New] | Changes the prefix (e.g., set to !). |
🎵 Music
| Command | Description |
| =p [Name/URL] | Plays music (Alias: =play). |
| =skip | Skips the current song. |
| =queue | Shows the song list (Alias: =q). |
| =leave | Disconnects the bot from voice. |
🌸 Fun & Social
| Command | Description |
| =hug @User | Sends a GIF hugging the user. |
| =lewd | Safe For Work. A joke command that posts “hand-holding” or similar wholesome images. |
🚀 Setup Tutorial: Getting Started
Ayana works out of the box, but setting the language makes her much friendlier.
Step 1: Invite the Bot
Visit Ayana.io or Top.gg and click “Invite.”
- Permissions: Grant “Send Messages,” “Connect,” “Speak,” and “Embed Links.”
Step 2: Set Language (Optional)
If you prefer a different language:
=locale set ja (for Japanese)
=locale set es (for Spanish)
The bot will reply in that language confirming the change.
Step 3: Play Music
- Join a Voice Channel.
- Type =p lofi hip hop (or any search term).
- Ayana will join and start playing.
❓ FAQ: Troubleshooting
Q: The =p command isn’t working.
A: Check permissions or status.
- Permissions: Does Ayana have permission to see the text channel and connect to the voice channel?
- Maintenance: As a massive bot, she sometimes undergoes maintenance. Check her support server.
Q: Can I play YouTube links?
A: It depends.
Due to YouTube’s crackdown on Discord bots, YouTube functionality may be restricted or disabled at times. If it fails, try a SoundCloud link or a Twitch stream URL.
Q: Is the =lewd command NSFW?
A: No, it is a joke.
It posts wholesome images like hand-holding, playing on the meme that such acts are “lewd.” It is safe for general servers.
Q: Audio is lagging.
A: Change Server Region.
Go to your Voice Channel settings and manually change the Region (e.g., US East -> US Central). This usually fixes connection stuttering.
Q: What is Ayana Pro?
A: The paid version unlocks Volume Control, Higher Quality Audio, and longer queue limits. The free version is sufficient for most users.
🌟 Admin Tip: Using Ayana as a Mascot
Ayana is more than a tool; she is a character.
- Welcome Committee: Having Ayana in your server makes it feel less corporate and more like a community hangout.
- Non-Verbal Communication: Encourage shy members to use =pat or =hug. It allows interaction without the pressure of starting a conversation conversation.
Next Step for You: Invite Ayana, set your locale, and try the =lewd command to see the joke for yourself!