API archive entry · source-reported
MyAnimeList
Anime and 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.
AniList
Anime discovery & tracking
OAuth · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
Shikimori
Anime discovery, tracking, forum, rates
OAuth · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
AniAPI
Anime discovery, streaming & syncing with trackers
OAuth · HTTPS reported · CORS Yes
Kitsu
Anime discovery platform
OAuth · HTTPS reported · CORS Yes
MangaUpdates
Manga database: series, releases, groups and reading lists
No auth · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
Nekosia API
Anime API with cute random images
No auth · HTTPS reported · CORS Unknown
How to compare them
Coverage
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Operating cost
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Integration risk
Test auth, errors, pagination, latency, versioning, and outage behavior.
Data rights
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Source reference
This page separates source-reported facts from questions that need live provider verification.