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Jikan vs MyAnimeList

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

APIJikanNEW—MyAnimeListNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (source data from MyAnimeList)Unverified
Free tierFree, no API keyFree tier — API key required
Rate limit3 requests/sec, 60 requests/min (per Jikan v4 docs)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Jikan vs MyAnimeList: common questions

Which is more reliable, Jikan or MyAnimeList?

On our scheduled checks, MyAnimeList leads on measured uptime — Jikan at —% versus MyAnimeList at —% 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 Jikan and MyAnimeList need an API key?

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

Can I call Jikan and MyAnimeList from the browser?

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

Are Jikan and MyAnimeList free for commercial use?

Jikan has unclear commercial terms, and MyAnimeList 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.