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Studio Ghibli vs Jikan

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

APIStudio GhibliNEW—JikanNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified (source data from MyAnimeList)
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree, no API key
Rate limitUnpublished3 requests/sec, 60 requests/min (per Jikan v4 docs)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Studio Ghibli vs Jikan: common questions

Which is more reliable, Studio Ghibli or Jikan?

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

Neither needs a paid key — Studio Ghibli is callable with no signup, and Jikan is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Studio Ghibli and Jikan from the browser?

Yes — both Studio Ghibli and Jikan send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Studio Ghibli and Jikan free for commercial use?

Studio Ghibli 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.