Moving image distribution device, moving image distribution method, and recording medium

The present invention provides a service which enables the communication between a publisher who publishes animation content and a viewer thereof to be active, and enables the animation content to be enthusiastic. According to one embodiment, an animation distribution device includes: a first acquisition unit that acquires real-time animation data supplied from a distributor terminal and user identification information of a distributor; a second acquisition unit that acquires a distribution request from a viewer terminal and user identification information of a viewer; a third acquisition unit that acquires, from a user terminal that may include the publisher terminal and the viewer terminal, user identification information and preference tag candidate information for classifying publishers or viewers according to interests and preferences; and a user information management unit that refers to external dictionary data, and, when the dictionary data includes candidate information of the preference tag, records