Ecuachan

A Hub for Hispanic Digital Culture Ecuachan stands out as a unique corner of the Spanish-speaking web, blending the classic anonymity of traditional imageboards with a distinct local flavor. As an Ecuadorian-based platform, it offers a registration-free environment where users can freely discuss everything from anime and video games to local politics. Beyond standard forums, the site fosters creativity and interaction through distinct features like an integrated Oekaki drawing studio, a collaborative pixel canvas, and in-thread mini-games like dice and roulette. For those seeking a nostalgic, unfiltered textboard experience or a vibrant community for open dialogue, Ecuachan provides a dynamic digital playground for the modern internet.

Below is a general info guide provided by the Ecuachan Admin:

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Site Name: Ecuachan

Platform Type: Textboard-style Imageboard

Language: Spanish

Target Audience: Spanish-speaking community

Official Description: “An anonymous and free discussion imageboard”

2. WHAT IS ECUACHAN?

Ecuachan is an Ecuadorian imageboard that functions as an anonymous discussion platform in Spanish. It is a web forum where users can post images and text anonymously without the need for prior registration.

Main Features:

Anonymity: No user registration required.
Textboard Format: Combines traditional imageboard elements with textboard features.
Active Community: Features regular participation from Spanish-speaking users.
Free Discussion: Allows conversations on various topics without excessive censorship.

3. STRUCTURE AND AVAILABLE BOARDS

Ecuachan is organized into 15 main boards divided into four categories:

Japanese Culture

/a/ – Anime and Manga: Discussions on Japanese animated series, manga, and related content.
/jp/ – Otaku Culture: News, events, and Japanese trends; a broader focus on Japanese culture in general.
/c/ – Cosplay: Dedicated to costumes, events, and the Latin American and international cosplay community.

Interests

/g/ – General: General discussions and current events; the broadest board for varied topics and daily news.
/v/ – Video Games: Everything about video games, including consoles, PC, new releases, and classics.
/meta/ – Meta: Space for discussing Ecuachan itself, suggestions, and technical issues.

Creative

/o/ – Oekaki: A board for quick sketches and sharing digital art using an integrated drawing tool.
/cc/ – Food and Cooking: Focused on Ecuadorian and international gastronomy and recipes.
/f/ – Photography: Discussions on cameras, composition, equipment, and photography techniques.

Others

/int/ – International: Global discussion without a regional focus. Special Feature: Displays country flags based on the user’s IP.
/p/ – Politics: Political debates, government news, and topics of public interest.
/x/ – Paranormal: Horror stories, conspiracies, unexplained events, and mysteries.

Adults (NSFW)

/h/ – Hentai: Explicit illustrations; adult content of a hentai nature.
/s/ – Sex and Relationships: Conversations on sexual life, interpersonal relationships, and related topics.
/tg/ – Transgender: Discussions on gender identity, the trans community, and LGBTQ+ topics.

4. IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND GAMES

Unique ID System

Each user receives a unique 8-character ID per thread with a distinctive color:

The ID appears as 0eb098b1 (with a unique color).
The user maintains the same ID for all posts within the same thread.
The ID changes in different threads to maintain privacy.
It helps follow conversations without compromising anonymity.

Dice Roll System

You can request a random roll within a comment:

Write dice 3d6 or simply 3d6 on a line to roll 3 six-sided dice.
The system replaces the text with the result, showing each die and the total.
Limit: Maximum of 10d6 per roll.
Example: Input 2d6 → Result: 3 4 (total 7 | 2d6)

Roulette System

A quick gambling game within the content:

Write r 7 or r7 on a line to bet on a number (Range: 0 to 36).
The system returns the winning number and color (green, red, or black).
If it matches, it displays “you won!“; otherwise, “you lost.“

5. RICH TEXT FORMATTING

SYNTAX	RESULT	DESCRIPTION
`text`	text	Bold
`~text~`	text	Italics
`_text_`	<u>text</u>	Underline
`-text-`	~~text~~	Strikethrough
`=text=`	<mark>text</mark>	Highlight (yellow)
`#text#`	[Spoiler]	Spoiler (hover to reveal)
`text`	`text`	Code/Monospaced
`		text
`(((text)))`	`(((text)))`	Blue Echo (Chan-style emphasis)
`>>123`	>>123	Link to another post in the same thread
`>>/board/`	>>/board/	Link to another board
`>text`	`>text`	Greentext (green colored text)
`<text`	`<text`	Pinktext (pink colored text)
`%%text%%`	`text`	Animated rainbow effect text

6. SPECIAL SITE FEATURES

Hiding Threads

Click the eye icon in the header of any thread to hide it.
A “Thread hidden… (show)” bar will appear if you wish to undo it.
Preferences are saved in your browser per board.

Site Styles

Users can choose from several visual themes in the navigation bar:

Yotsuba: Classic beige background with red accents.
Yotsuba B: Light blue variant with cool tones.
Sakura: Soft pink palette with magenta accents.
Tomorrow: Grey dark mode with blue accents.
Noir Red: Black dark mode with red accents.

7. CREATIVE TOOLS

Oekaki Studio

An integrated drawing tool for the /o/ board. It saves your work automatically every 30 seconds and allows you to post drawings directly as new threads or replies.

Pixel – Collaborative Canvas

A real-time grid where all users can draw together. Pick a color from the palette and click the canvas to place a pixel.

8. CONCLUSIONS

Strengths

Specific Community: Focused on Spanish speakers with local Ecuadorian relevance.
Active Development: Constant updates and unique features like dice and roulette.
Accessibility: No registration and easy-to-use creative tools (Oekaki/Pixel).

Considerations

User Responsibility: As an anonymous space, users must manage their own digital safety.

Ephemeral Content: Posts are not permanent and will eventually be deleted.

Sensitive Content: Some boards contain NSFW material.

Images January 2026

1. GENERAL INFORMATION