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Overview

AniDojo’s anime search feature provides instant access to over 50,000 anime titles from MyAnimeList through the Jikan API. Search by title, browse by category, or use advanced filters to find exactly what you’re looking for.
The search system includes intelligent rate limiting, caching, and retry logic to ensure a smooth experience even with heavy usage.

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Key Features

Real-Time Search

Search across MyAnimeList’s entire database with instant results and autocomplete suggestions.

Voice Search

Use voice commands to search for anime hands-free (supported browsers only).

Advanced Filters

Filter by genre, type, status, year, score, and more to narrow down results.

Multiple Views

Switch between grid and list views to browse results your way.
1

Navigate to Search

Click “Search” in the main navigation or press / to open the search bar from anywhere.
2

Enter Your Query

Type an anime title, genre, or studio name. Results appear as you type.
Try searching for:
  • Specific titles: “Attack on Titan”, “Demon Slayer”
  • Genres: “Action”, “Romance”, “Slice of Life”
  • Studios: “Ufotable”, “Studio Ghibli”
3

Apply Filters (Optional)

Use quick filters or click “Advanced Filters” for more options:
  • Type: TV, Movie, OVA, ONA, Special
  • Status: Airing, Finished, Upcoming
  • Year: Filter by release year
  • Score Range: Set minimum/maximum scores
  • Genres: Select multiple genres to include
  • Sort By: Score, Popularity, Title, Date
4

Browse Results

View anime details including:
  • Cover art and title
  • MAL score and rating
  • Genre tags
  • Type and episode count
  • Brief synopsis
5

Take Action

From search results, you can:
  • View Details: See full anime information
  • Add to List: Quick-add to your watching/planning lists
  • Review: Navigate to write a review

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Search Features

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Quick Filters

Access common filters with a single click: 
Type Filters: All | TV | Movie | OVA | ONA | Special
Status: All | Airing | Finished | Upcoming  
Year: Dropdown of recent years (2015-2024)

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Advanced Search Options

Click “Advanced Search” to access additional filters:
  • Genre Selection: Choose from 40+ anime genres
  • Score Range: Slider to set minimum and maximum scores (0-10)
  • Episode Range: Filter by episode count
  • Order/Sort: Multiple sort options with ascending/descending
Advanced filters can be combined for highly specific searches. For example, filter for “Action + Fantasy movies from 2020-2023 with scores above 8.0.”
Supported on Chrome, Safari, and Edge:
  1. Click the microphone icon next to the search bar
  2. Speak your search query clearly
  3. Results appear automatically when you finish speaking
Voice search works best with:
  • Popular anime titles
  • Genre names
  • Studio names
  • Simple search phrases

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Browse Features

When no search is active, explore curated categories:

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Recent Searches

Your last 10 searches are saved locally for quick access. Click any previous search to instantly repeat it. See what other users are searching for:
  • Attack on Titan
  • Demon Slayer
  • One Piece
  • Your Name
  • Studio Ghibli

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Browse by Category

Top Genres

  • Action
  • Drama
  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • Adventure

Popular Studios

  • Studio Ghibli
  • Ufotable
  • Wit Studio
  • Madhouse
  • Bones

By Year

Browse anime by release year from 2020-2024

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View Modes

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Grid View

Compact card layout showing:
  • Large cover art
  • Title and genres
  • Score and type
  • Quick action buttons
Ideal for browsing visually and comparing cover art.

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List View

Detailed row layout displaying:
  • Thumbnail image
  • Full title (English + Japanese)
  • Extended synopsis preview
  • Complete metadata (episodes, year, status)
  • Multiple genre tags
Best for detailed comparison and reading synopses.

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Search Tips

Finding Specific Anime:
  • Use English titles for better results (“Attack on Titan” vs “Shingeki no Kyojin”)
  • Try alternative spellings if you don’t get results
  • Use filters to narrow down similar titles
Discovering New Anime:
  • Start with broad genre searches
  • Sort by score to find hidden gems
  • Use the “Include less popular” filter for unique finds
Performance:
  • Search results are cached for 5 minutes
  • Rate limiting prevents overwhelming the API
  • Pagination loads 25 results at a time

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Technical Details

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Data Source

All anime data comes from the Jikan API (v4), an unofficial MyAnimeList API:
  • 50,000+ anime in database
  • Real-time updates from MyAnimeList
  • No API key required
  • Free to use

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Rate Limiting

AniDojo implements smart rate limiting:
  • Maximum 3 requests per second
  • Automatic retry with exponential backoff
  • 5-minute response caching
  • Queue system prevents request blocking

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Performance Optimization

// Example: Search with caching from ~/workspace/source/src/lib/animeApi.ts:242
export async function searchAnime(
  query: string, 
  page: number = 1, 
  limit: number = 20
): Promise<JikanSearchResponse> {
  const url = `https://api.jikan.moe/v4/anime?q=${encodeURIComponent(query)}&page=${page}&limit=${limit}`;
  return rateLimiter.call<JikanSearchResponse>(url);
}
The rate limiter automatically handles:
  • Request queuing
  • Response caching
  • Retry logic
  • Error handling

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Search Keyboard Shortcuts

ShortcutAction
/Focus search bar
EnterExecute search
EscClear search
TabNavigate results

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Next Steps

Add to Lists

Save anime you find to your personal lists

Write Reviews

Share your thoughts on anime you discover

AI Discovery

Get personalized recommendations

User Profile

Track your watching stats and preferences

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Common Issues

“Too many requests” error: The API has rate limits. Wait a moment and try again. AniDojo will automatically retry failed requests.
Missing images: Some older anime may not have high-quality cover art in the MyAnimeList database. A placeholder will be shown instead.

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