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Sync upcoming anime releases from Jikan API to Google Calendar with rate limiting

Miki AraiMiki Arai
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2/3/2026
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Who is this for

  • Anime Enthusiasts: Users who want to automate their watchlists based on specific voice actors or creators.
  • n8n Learners: Anyone looking for a best-practice example of handling API rate limiting, loops, and data filtering.
  • Calendar Power Users: People who want to populate their personal schedule with external data sources automatically.

What it does

  • Search: Queries the Jikan API for a specific person (e.g., Voice Actor "Mamoru Miyano").
  • Wait: Pauses execution to respect the API rate limit.
  • Retrieve: Fetches the list of anime roles associated with that person.
  • Loop & Filter: Iterates through the list one by one, fetches detailed status, and filters for shows marked as "Not yet aired."
  • Schedule: Creates an event in your Google Calendar using the anime's title and release date.

Setup Steps

  1. Configure Search: Open the 'Search Voice Actor' node. In "Query Parameters," change the value of q to the name of the voice actor or person you want to track.
  2. Connect Calendar: Open the 'Create an event' node. Select your Google Calendar credentials and choose the Calendar ID where events should be created.
  3. Test: Run the workflow manually to populate your calendar.

Requirements

  • An active n8n instance.
  • A Google account (for Google Calendar).
  • No API Key is required for Jikan API (Public), but rate limiting logic must be preserved.

How to customize

  • Change the Filter: Modify the 'Check if Not Aired' node to track "Currently Airing" shows instead of upcoming ones.
  • Enrich Event Details: Update the 'Create an event' node to include the MyAnimeList URL or synopsis in the calendar event description.
  • Search Different Entities: Adjust the API endpoint to search for Manga authors or specific Studios instead of voice actors.

Expected Result

Upon successful execution, this workflow will:

  • Search for the specified voice actor.
  • Retrieve their upcoming anime roles.
  • Create events in your Google Calendar for anime that hasn't aired yet.

Example Calendar Entry:

  • Title: Anime Name - Release Date
  • Description: Details regarding the release...

Sync Upcoming Anime Releases from Jikan API to Google Calendar with Rate Limiting

This n8n workflow automates the process of fetching upcoming anime releases from the Jikan API and scheduling them as events in your Google Calendar, complete with rate limiting to respect API usage policies.

What it does

  1. Manually Trigger: The workflow is initiated manually, allowing you to control when to check for new anime releases.
  2. Fetch Upcoming Anime: It makes an HTTP request to the Jikan API to retrieve a list of upcoming anime.
  3. Split Anime Items: The retrieved list of anime is split into individual items for processing.
  4. Loop Over Anime Releases: Each anime item is processed in a loop to prepare it for calendar entry.
  5. Rate Limit API Calls: A Wait node is strategically placed to introduce a delay between processing each anime item, ensuring compliance with Jikan API's rate limits.
  6. Check for Broadcast Date: It uses an If node to determine if the anime has a valid broadcast.day property.
  7. Add to Google Calendar (Conditional):
    • If a broadcast day exists: The anime is added as an event to your Google Calendar.
    • If no broadcast day exists: The anime is skipped, and no calendar event is created.

Prerequisites/Requirements

  • n8n Instance: A running n8n instance.
  • Jikan API: No specific API key is required for public endpoints, but adherence to their rate limits is crucial (handled by the workflow's Wait node).
  • Google Account: A Google account with access to Google Calendar.
  • Google Calendar Credential: An n8n credential configured for Google Calendar (OAuth2 recommended).

Setup/Usage

  1. Import the Workflow:
    • Download the provided JSON file.
    • In your n8n instance, click on "Workflows" in the left sidebar.
    • Click "New" and then "Import from JSON".
    • Paste the JSON content or upload the file.
  2. Configure Credentials:
    • Locate the "Google Calendar" node (ID: 317).
    • Click on the "Credential" field and select an existing Google Calendar OAuth2 credential or create a new one. Follow the n8n documentation for setting up Google OAuth2 credentials if needed.
  3. Activate the Workflow: Toggle the workflow to "Active" in the top right corner.
  4. Execute the Workflow: Click the "Execute Workflow" button on the "Manual Trigger" node (ID: 838) to run it.

The workflow will then fetch upcoming anime and add them to your Google Calendar, respecting the configured rate limit.

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