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MyAnimeList vs Jikan

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

APIMyAnimeListUNMONITORED—JikanNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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
operationalpartialdownno data

MyAnimeList vs Jikan: common questions

Which is more reliable, MyAnimeList or Jikan?

Only Jikan is on our probe schedule so far (—% uptime over 90 days). The other is catalogued but not yet live-checked, so we can't compare measured reliability head-to-head — check the uncovered API's own status page for now.

Do MyAnimeList and Jikan 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 MyAnimeList and Jikan 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 MyAnimeList and Jikan free for commercial use?

MyAnimeList 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.