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Anime & Manga Marketplace Dataset
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About
This dataset offers regularly updated anime and manga data sourced from MyAnimeList (MAL), utilising both the official MAL API and the Jikan API. It provides a detailed collection of information on anime and manga titles, including scores, user engagement metrics, airing status, and production details. The dataset is ideal for analysing trends within the anime and manga industry, developing sophisticated recommendation systems, and conducting in-depth research into content characteristics and user preferences.
Columns
- anime_id: MyAnimeList Anime ID.
- title: The title of the anime in either Rōmaji or English.
- type: The media type of the anime (e.g., TV series, movie).
- score: The MyAnimeList Weighted Score for the anime.
- scored_by: The number of users who have scored this anime.
- status: The current airing status, such as 'finished_airing' or 'not_yet_aired'.
- episodes: The total number of episodes for the anime.
- start_date: The date when the anime began airing.
- end_date: The date when the anime finished airing.
- source: The original material from which the anime was adapted (e.g., original, manga).
- members: The number of MyAnimeList users who have this anime on their list.
- favorites: The count of users who have marked this anime as a favourite.
- episode_duration: The average duration of a single episode.
- total_duration: The aggregate duration of the anime.
- rating: The audience rating for the anime (e.g., PG-13, G).
- sfw: A boolean indicating whether the content is Safe For Work or is R18+.
- approved: A boolean indicating if the anime entry is approved or 'pending approval'.
- created_at: The creation date of the anime entry on MyAnimeList.
- updated_at: The latest update date of the anime entry on MyAnimeList.
- start_year: The start year for seasonal anime.
- start_season: The start season for seasonal anime (e.g., fall, spring).
- real_start_date: The actual start date, for entries that only had year or year-month.
- real_end_date: The actual end date, for entries that only had year or year-month.
- broadcast_day: The day of the week for weekly anime broadcasts in Japan.
- broadcast_time: The Japanese broadcast time for weekly anime.
- genres: A list of genres associated with the anime.
- themes: A list of themes present in the anime.
- demographics: A list of target demographics for the anime (e.g., Kids).
- studios: A list of animation studios involved in the production.
- producers: A list of producers for the anime.
- licensors: A list of licensors for the anime.
- synopsis: A brief description or summary of the anime.
- background: Additional information or context about the anime.
- main_picture: The URL for the main picture of the anime on MyAnimeList.
- url: The MyAnimeList URL for the anime entry.
- trailer_url: The URL for the anime's trailer.
- title_english: The English title of the anime.
- title_japanese: The Japanese title of the anime.
- title_synonyms: A list of alternative or synonymous titles for the anime.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format, with the
anime.csv file having a size of 21.05 MB. It includes data for 24,165 anime titles and 67,273 manga titles. The anime dataset alone contains approximately 25,000 records across 39 columns. The data is structured for fast scraping and is updated weekly.Usage
This dataset is suitable for various applications, including:
- Developing and testing recommender systems for anime and manga.
- Analysing trends in anime popularity, airing schedules, and user engagement over time.
- Conducting market research into the anime and manga industry.
- Building custom databases or applications that require comprehensive anime and manga information.
- Supporting academic research in media studies, cultural analytics, or data science.
Coverage
The dataset covers anime and manga entries from MyAnimeList, with airing dates ranging from 1st January 1917 to 1st July 2025 for anime. MyAnimeList entries were created between 30th June 2005 and 7th August 2023, with updates continuing until 7th August 2023. Demographic data is available via the 'demographics' and 'rating' columns, indicating audience ratings like PG-13 or G, and specific groups like 'Kids'. While the main data is sourced from the official MAL API for the latest information, some attributes such as producers, licensors, background details, and trailer URLs are supplemented from the Jikan API. It should be noted that the Jikan API may contain entries that have since been deleted from MAL.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Data scientists and machine learning engineers interested in building and evaluating recommender models.
- Researchers and academics studying media consumption, cultural trends, or online communities.
- Developers looking to integrate anime and manga data into their applications.
- Content creators and journalists seeking insights for articles or features on the anime industry.
- Fans and enthusiasts wishing to delve deeper into MyAnimeList statistics and content.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- MyAnimeList Anime & Manga Data
- MAL Anime & Manga Collection
- Anime & Manga Marketplace Dataset
- MyAnimeList Content Hub
Attributes
Original Data Source: Anime & Manga Marketplace Dataset
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