Related FAQ

Posters & Fanart on SIMKL

Where Does SIMKL gets its Posters from?

How to update Posters?

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Alternatives Sites For

TVDB

TMDB

AniDB - For Anime

Anime-Planet - Does not have any official onces

• https://myanimelist.net/apiconfig/references/api/v2

• https://kitsu.docs.apiary.io/#

• https://notify.moe/api

• https://developers.annict.com/

• https://animechan.io/

• https://shikimori.one/api/doc

• https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/api.php

• https://jikan.moe/

• https://api.malsync.moe/

• https://docs.anilist.co/

• http://wiki.animecharactersdatabase.com/index.php?title=API_Access

• https://nekosapi.com/

• https://docs.waifu.it/

• https://docs.waifu.im/

• https://soruly.github.io/trace.moe-api/#/

Advantages of AniDB vs Other Databases

AniDB Strengths	Explanation
Highly Detailed Metadata	Tracks even version differences in anime releases (TV, DVD, Blu-ray cuts).
Comprehensive Relations Graph	Displays correct timelines for anime universes (prequel, sequel, side story).
Focus on Non-English Titles	Preserves original Japanese naming conventions without forcing English translations.
Advanced Tagging System	Community-driven, highly detailed (moods, themes, character traits).
Custom User Lists & Votes	Power users can create intricate lists, rate shows, and track stats.

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Website Down Status?

What happens with TMDB, TVDB, AniDB site goes down?

How to Check SIMKL's Discord Bot Status?

Where to check Website down status?