API archive entry · source-reported
MangaDex
Manga Database and Community
Other Anime APIs
These records share a directory category and are ordered by similarity of reported access facts. They are a shortlist, not proof of drop-in compatibility.
Mangapi
Translate manga pages from one language to another
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
Danbooru Anime
Thousands of anime artist database to find good anime art
API key · HTTPS reported · CORS Yes
AniDB
Anime Database
API key · HTTPS unconfirmed · CORS Unknown
AniList
Anime discovery & tracking
OAuth · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
MyAnimeList
Anime and Manga Database and Community
OAuth · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
Shikimori
Anime discovery, tracking, forum, rates
OAuth · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
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