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AniAPI vs Jikan

If you need a Anime API that's easy to integrate, go with Jikan.

AniAPI

Anime discovery, streaming & syncing with trackers

Jikan

Unofficial MyAnimeList API

AniAPI

  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
  • Requires OAuth setup

Jikan

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use
FeatureAniAPIJikan
AuthenticationOAuthNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesYes

When to use which?

Jikan is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.