anime

What This Skill Does

The Anime Lookup skill empowers your OpenClaw AI agent to become a knowledgeable entertainment assistant. By integrating with the Jikan API (an unofficial interface for MyAnimeList), this skill provides direct access to a vast database of anime titles, production details, scores, and airing schedules. It allows your agent to perform deep-dives into series metadata, fetch up-to-date ranking lists, and track seasonal releases without requiring the user to manually browse databases or create accounts.

Installation

To integrate this skill into your environment, run the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/jeffaf/anime

Ensure that your environment allows for network access, as the skill performs real-time queries to api.jikan.moe. The script is automatically symlinked to your local skills directory for easy execution.

Use Cases

This skill is perfect for users who want to streamline their watchlist management or need instant answers to pop-culture queries. It serves as an excellent companion for anime enthusiasts who want to discover new content based on seasonal trends or top-ranked lists. It is particularly useful for agents managing "Watch Later" lists or providing quick trivia about specific anime productions, such as studio details, genre categorization, or episode counts.

Example Prompts

1. "I'm bored, can you find me the top 5 highest-rated anime right now?"
2. "Search for that show about the elf mage, I think the name starts with an F."
3. "What anime are coming out this fall, and is there anything good airing this season?"

Tips & Limitations

To ensure optimal performance, keep in mind that the Jikan API imposes a rate limit of 3 requests per second and 60 requests per minute. While the skill is efficient, avoid scripting heavy loops that might trigger these limits. The MAL ID is the primary identifier; when the agent performs a search, it retrieves this ID first, which is then used for follow-up detail requests. Note that this tool is strictly for anime; it does not support manga or non-animated media. Always verify that your agent is using the specific info command after a search command to provide the user with the most comprehensive overview of a title.