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AniList API

AniList API offers developers a free GraphQL-based service to access detailed data about anime, manga, characters, and user activities for building rich applications.

Developed by AniList

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99.80%Uptime
200msLatency
1.2kStars
OAuth2Auth
NoCredit Card
GraphQLStyle
v2Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Executes GraphQL queries against AniList database

Full Endpoint URL
https://graphql.anilist.co/
Implementation Example
curl -X POST 'https://graphql.anilist.co/' \
  -H 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
Request Payload
{
  "query": "query { Media(id: 1) { title { romaji } episodes } }"
}
Expected Response
{
  "data": {
    "Media": {
      "title": {
        "romaji": "Cowboy Bebop"
      },
      "episodes": 26
    }
  }
}
Version:v1
Limit:90 requests/minute
Real-World Applications
  • Building mobile applications for tracking anime and mangaOptimized Capability
  • Creating web dashboards for anime community engagementOptimized Capability
  • Developing recommendation engines for personalized viewing experiencesOptimized Capability
  • Integrating social features for sharing user activitiesOptimized Capability
  • Aggregating anime/manga data for analytics and insightsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Comprehensive data coverage including anime, manga, characters, and user activities
  • ✓ GraphQL interface enables tailored and efficient queries
  • ✓ OAuth2 authentication secures user-specific data access
  • ✓ Detailed documentation and active community support
  • ✓ JSON responses for easy integration across multiple platforms
Limitations
  • ✗ No strict public rate limit documentation, which may cause uncertainty
  • ✗ Requires OAuth2 for accessing some user data, adding complexity
  • ✗ Limited SDK availability; mainly relies on GraphQL tooling
  • ✗ No dedicated commercial support services
  • ✗ Potential learning curve for developers unfamiliar with GraphQL

API Specifications

v2
Pricing Model
Free with OAuth2 for user authentication; no paid plans currently
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
JavaScript (Unofficial SDKs available)
Time to Hello World

Minutes to a few hours depending on GraphQL familiarity

Rate Limit

90 requests per minute

Free Tier Usage

Unlimited access to public queries without authentication, OAuth2 required for user-specific endpoints; no cost for basic usage.

Use Case: Best For

Developers building anime/manga tracking apps, community sites, and personalized recommendation engines

Not Recommended For

High-frequency commercial applications without rate limit guarantees or heavy enterprise use

Resources

Documentation Official Website Source Code Pricing Details Postman Collection
#graphql#anime

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