For the forums and threads you only have the option to change 1 page at a time could you give a bigger selection somewhere from 5 to 20.
Also this is just a theory of mine not backed on anything but I think if you show the people in each forum section I think psychologically more people would be on that section and forum in general.
Lastly on layout to do something for the forum art in general maybe have a background showcasing the most current popular animes. Also do something so people can customize the art on their profile pages.
On a sidenote I think events and contests need to come back and brainstorm other group activities for example scheduling on the discord to watch and comment on anime and manga releases live.
Also this is just a theory of mine not backed on anything but I think if you show the people in each forum section I think psychologically more people would be on that section and forum in general.
Lastly on layout to do something for the forum art in general maybe have a background showcasing the most current popular animes. Also do something so people can customize the art on their profile pages.
On a sidenote I think events and contests need to come back and brainstorm other group activities for example scheduling on the discord to watch and comment on anime and manga releases live.