Manga APIs
For manga specifically, MangaDex is the one that goes down to chapters, covers and scanlation groups, free and without a key. AniList, MyAnimeList and Shikimori treat manga alongside anime, with ratings, characters and user lists, while the Anime News Network Encyclopedia returns staff and production details in XML.
| API | Pricing | Auth | Format | Free tier | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AniListAnime and manga database with titles, characters, staff, airing schedules and user list data. Media & Entertainment › Anime & Comics | Free | None | GraphQL | 10k+/day | Untested |
Anime News Network Encyclopedia APIAnime and manga encyclopedia data: titles, cast, staff, and production details, in XML. Media & Entertainment › Anime & Comics | Free | None | XML | Unlimited | Live |
MangaDexSearch manga titles, chapters, covers and scanlation groups from a large community manga database. Media & Entertainment › Anime & Comics | Free | None | JSON | 10k+/day | Live |
MyAnimeListSearch and browse anime and manga listings, rankings and seasonal charts from MyAnimeList. Media & Entertainment › Anime & Comics | API key | JSON | — | Live | |
ShikimoriAnime and manga metadata, ratings, characters and user lists from the Shikimori tracking community. Media & Entertainment › Anime & Comics | OAuth | JSON | Unlimited | Live |
AniListFreeUntested
Anime and manga database with titles, characters, staff, airing schedules and user list data.
None · GraphQL
10k+/day
no machine-readable spec
Anime News Network Encyclopedia APIFreeLive
Anime and manga encyclopedia data: titles, cast, staff, and production details, in XML.
None · XML
Unlimited
no machine-readable spec
MangaDexFreeLive
Search manga titles, chapters, covers and scanlation groups from a large community manga database.
None · JSON
10k+/day
OpenAPI spec
MyAnimeListLive
Search and browse anime and manga listings, rankings and seasonal charts from MyAnimeList.
API key · JSON
—
no machine-readable spec
ShikimoriLive
Anime and manga metadata, ratings, characters and user lists from the Shikimori tracking community.
OAuth · JSON
Unlimited
no machine-readable spec
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Choosing a Manga API
Is there a free Manga API?
Yes. MangaDex, AniList and Anime News Network Encyclopedia API are free to use.
Which Manga APIs work without an API key?
MangaDex, AniList and Anime News Network Encyclopedia API need no key or sign-up, so you can try them with a plain request.
Can I call a Manga API from front-end JavaScript?
Anime News Network Encyclopedia API allows cross-origin requests and needs no key, so it works straight from the browser. For the others, call them from your server so your key stays private.
Can I use Manga APIs in a commercial project?
MangaDex and AniList restrict it, for example to non-commercial or attributed use, so read the terms first.
Which Manga APIs work with AI agents?
MangaDex publishes an OpenAPI spec for generating clients and tools.
Broader: Anime & Comics APIs · Media & Entertainment APIs