The Shark Coast Tactical Anime-15 is a California-compliant, semi-automatic AR-style rifle chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 16-inch, Black Melonite-finished, threaded barrel. It runs a chrome moly steel barrel with a 1:7 twist under an aluminum receiver with a Picatinny rail, an M-LOK handguard, and a Magpul MOE SL black polymer stock. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Shark Coast Tactical 
• Model: Anime-15 
• Caliber: 5.56 NATO 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 16 in 
• Barrel Finish: Black Melonite 
• Barrel Material: Chrome Moly Steel 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Color: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Threaded 16-inch barrel wears a flash hider muzzle device 
• M-LOK handguard and Picatinny-railed aluminum receiver for mounting optics and accessories 
• Magpul MOE SL black polymer stock with an adjustable length of pull 
• Magpul MOE grip paired with a mil-spec trigger and thumb safety 
• Configured to meet California compliance requirements

Shark Coast Tactical has built a following among AR shooters for using solid mil-spec components at a more accessible price than boutique builders, and the Anime-15 continues that approach. Reliability out of the box is generally described as good, though as with any AR-style rifle, some owners run a break-in and function-check with their preferred ammunition before trusting it for serious use.

Ergonomically, the M-LOK handguard and Magpul furniture get consistent approval; the adjustable length of pull on the stock lets shooters of different builds get a proper cheek weld. California-compliant configurations draw some grumbling since the compliant setup changes the reload process compared to a standard AR, but most owners treat it as the cost of staying compliant rather than a flaw in the rifle itself.

On value, buyers see the Anime-15 as competitively priced for a threaded, Melonite-finished barrel on an aluminum receiver. The AR platform's aftermarket is enormous, so owners find handguards, triggers, and stocks easy to source if they want to upgrade later.