Covers anime discovery and tracking
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About this API
The Shikimori API provides access to anime-related data including discovery, tracking, forums, and ratings. It is designed for developers who want to integrate anime content and community features into their applications.
Users can leverage this API to build tools that help anime fans discover new titles, keep track of their watching progress, participate in forums, and view or submit ratings. The API requires OAuth authentication, ensuring secure access to user-specific data.
This API is relevant for developers building anime-focused apps or websites that need reliable access to anime metadata and community interactions without managing their own backend for these features.
What you can build
- 1Display anime discovery lists
- 2Track user anime watching progress
- 3Show anime ratings and reviews
- 4Integrate anime discussion forums
Strengths & limitations
Strengths
- Covers anime discovery and tracking
- Includes forum and rating features
- Supports OAuth authentication
Example request
curl https://shikimori.one/api/doc/<endpoint> \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $ACCESS_TOKEN"Getting started
To start, register your application to obtain OAuth credentials. Use OAuth to authenticate API requests as described in the documentation.
FAQ
Do I need an API key to use this API?+
You need to use OAuth authentication, which involves registering your application to obtain credentials.
Can I use this API from a browser?+
Yes, but you must handle OAuth authentication securely in your client or via a backend.
What kind of data can I get from this API?+
You can access anime discovery data, user tracking info, forum content, and ratings.
Is HTTPS required to use the API?+
While not explicitly stated, OAuth authentication typically requires HTTPS for security.
Technical details
- Auth type
- oauth
- Pricing
- free
- Protocols
- REST
- Response time
- 1130 ms
- Last health check
- 5/12/2026, 7:38:25 AM
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