Casebook — A Rotten Mango Crime Archive

Develop a dedicated mobile application centered on Rotten Mango episode exploration, with core functionality built around three primary content discovery pathways. First, implement a structured categorization system that allows users to browse and filter all available episodes by specific case type, enabling quick access to content aligned with distinct thematic or case-related preferences. Second, integrate a curated collection of starter lists, handpicked to guide new and casual users to high-quality, accessible entry points for engaging with the Rotten Mango catalog without overwhelming them with the full library. Third, design a dedicated section highlighting community fan favorite episodes, dynamically updated to reflect aggregated user engagement and rating data to showcase the most widely loved content across the user base.

For the user experience and visual design, incorporate a prominent interactive 3D mascot as the central hero element of the app’s main interface, ensuring it feels responsive and integrated rather than a decorative afterthought. Adopt a consistent grunge collage aesthetic across all UI components, from navigation menus to episode cards and loading screens, to maintain a distinct, recognizable visual identity that aligns with the brand’s tone. Add a comprehensive full episode filtering system that supports multiple combined filter parameters, allowing users to narrow down results by attributes including release date, runtime, case complexity, and user rating, alongside basic search functionality that supports keyword queries across episode titles, case details, and host notes. Ensure the app runs smoothly on both iOS and Android devices, with fast load times for catalog content and intuitive navigation that lets users switch between the three discovery modes in no more than two taps.