Overview
AniAPI aggregates anime data from multiple sources and lets you search titles, retrieve episode lists, and sync watch progress with popular trackers. It uses OAuth 2.0 for most features, making it a practical API for learning authentication flows. It is best suited for developers building a personal anime dashboard or watch-tracking app.
Beginner Tip
The /anime search endpoint works without authentication. Start there to explore the data structure before tackling the full OAuth flow required for user-specific features.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"name": "Bohemian Rhapsody",
"artist": "Queen",
"album": "A Night at the Opera",
"duration_ms": 354000,
"popularity": 92,
"preview_url": "https://p.scdn.co/mp3-preview/..."
} Field Reference
data.documents[].id Unique AniAPI ID for the anime title data.documents[].titles.en English title of the anime data.documents[].episodes_count Total number of episodes data.documents[].score Aggregate community score out of 10 data.documents[].status Airing status: "finished", "releasing", or "upcoming" Implementation Example
// ⚠️ Note: This URL may be a documentation page. Check official docs for actual API endpoint.
const url = "https://aniapi.com/docs/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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