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Danbooru Anime vs Jikan

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIDanbooru AnimeDEAD0JikanHEALTHY94
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%99.02%
Uptime · 30d0.0%100%
P50 · ms—524
P95 · ms—950
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (source data from MyAnimeList)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublished3 requests/sec, 60 requests/min (per Jikan v4 docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Danbooru Anime vs Jikan: common questions

Which is more reliable, Danbooru Anime or Jikan?

On our scheduled checks, Jikan leads on measured uptime — Danbooru Anime at 0.0% versus Jikan at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Danbooru Anime and Jikan need an API key?

Jikan needs no key, while Danbooru Anime requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Jikan first.

Can I call Danbooru Anime and Jikan from the browser?

Only Jikan is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Danbooru Anime needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Danbooru Anime and Jikan free for commercial use?

Danbooru Anime has unclear commercial terms, and Jikan has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.