The purpose-built API for anime & manga data

Structured, normalized MyAnimeList data available in a modern, free REST API, so you can build without scraping a single page.

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Reliable, structured MyAnimeList dataNo scraping required

Built from the ground up to deliver normalized data at scale, eliminating the need to parse messy HTML or maintain fragile scraping solutions.

Built For Scale

Infrastructure built for high-volume demand, delivering reliable, scalable access to the data you depend on.

Community Supported

Built for the community, funded by the community. Patreon backing keeps the API free & available for everyone.

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Structured & Normalized

Clean, predictable JSON with a consistent, clearly documented schema.

Free & Open

Free and authless, direct data access. Supporting weekend side-projects and high-throughput production apps alike.

Always Current

Sophisticated systems keep the API up to date and aligned with upstream database changes.

100K+ entriesAnd counting

One of the largest anime and manga data collections on the planet, covering everything from vintage classics to the latest seasonal releases.

Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic

JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 7: Steel Ball Run

Seishun Buta Yarou wa Bunny Girl Senpai no Yume wo Minai

200,000+

Characters

Every hero, villain and side character

100,000+

Episodes

Individual episode records with metadata

50,000+

Staff & creators

Directors, composers, voice actors, mangaka

3,000+

Studios & companies

Production houses and publishers

100+

Years of history

From a 1917 short film to latest releases

Actively DevelopedFor engineers, built by engineers

Built to evolve, improve, and grow more capable with every iteration, driven by a commitment to deliver an API without compromise.

High Flexibility

Filter, paginate, search, and sort with rich query parameters. Adapt requests to your applications needs.

Comprehensive SFW Filtering

Enforce safe-for-work content with flexible controls at the API level.

Generous Rate Limits

Rate limits for every use case. Client side applications to sophisticated backend systems alike.

Service Uptime API

Track 24/7 service status through our dedicated status page or status API.

Widest Site Coverage

Widest and most comprehensive site coverage out of any available service.

Already using Jikan?Tenrai works with it

Tenrai’s v1 schema is fully compatible with Jikan, covering 95% of Jikans endpoints. Allowing you to use it as your primary source, a reliable fallback, or an additional option.

Same schema
Use as primary, backup, or alongside Jikan
100% free, just like Jikan

1const TENRAI = "https://api.tenrai.org/v1";

2const JIKAN = "https://api.jikan.moe/v4";

4async function getAnime(id) {

5 try {

6 const response = await fetch(`${TENRAI}/anime/${id}`);

7 if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);

8 return response.json();

9 } catch {

10 const response = await fetch(`${JIKAN}/anime/${id}`);

11 if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);

12 return response.json();

13 }

14}

Every endpointOne consistent schema

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