AniList

API

GraphQL API for anime/manga discovery and tracking

Overview

AniList is a GraphQL API for anime and manga discovery, tracking, and social interactions. It provides access to search, detailed media metadata (genres, episodes, ratings), user list management (watch status, progress), and social features (reviews, recommendations). Responses are JSON-formatted via GraphQL queries, enabling efficient data fetching (only requested fields). Use cases include building anime trackers, recommendation apps, or integrating media data into platforms. Authentication is optional for public data but required for user-specific actions (e.g., updating watch lists). Rate limits: 60 requests/minute (unauthenticated) with higher tiers for authenticated users.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://github.com/AniList/ApiV2-GraphQL-Docs')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

GraphQL API
JSON Responses
Anime/Manga Metadata
User List Tracking
Social Features (Reviews/Recommendations)
Optional Authentication

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is AniList free to use?

Yes, the AniList API is completely free for personal and non-commercial use.

? Does it require an API Key?

No API key is needed for public data queries, but OAuth2 authentication is required for user-specific actions like updating watch lists.

? What is the response format?

Responses are in JSON, delivered via GraphQL queries that let you specify exactly the fields you need.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Anime

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive anime/manga data
⊕ Efficient GraphQL querying (fetch only needed data)
⊕ Free access
⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Supports user-specific tracking

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited (60 requests/minute unauthenticated)
⊖ Requires GraphQL familiarity
⊖ No official SLA
⊖ Limited bulk operation support