# Mal Lookup

> Direct MyAnimeList lookup tool. Bypasses Jikan/API issues by using MAL's internal endpoints.

- Skill: `johnalbertini14-glitch/mal-lookup` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add johnalbertini14-glitch/mal-lookup`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/mal-lookup/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Integrations & APIs
- Author: johnalbertini14-glitch (https://skillmd.com/u/johnalbertini14-glitch)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/johnalbertini14-glitch/mal-lookup

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# MAL Lookup

Directly query MyAnimeList.net to search for anime/manga or retrieve user lists.
This skill uses MAL's internal `load.json` and `prefix.json` endpoints.

## Usage

**Search:**
`mal search anime "frieren"`
`mal search manga "berserk"`

**Advanced Search (Genre + Score):**
`mal advanced action 8` (Top Action anime with score > 8)
`mal advanced psychological 0` (All Psychological anime sorted by score)

**Get User List:**
`mal list anime zun43d`
`mal list manga zun43d reading`

**Charts:**
`mal top` (Top Airing Anime)
`mal season 2024 spring` (Seasonal Chart)

## Commands

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `mal search <type> <query>` | Search for anime/manga by title. |
| `mal advanced <genre> [min]` | Search anime by genre and minimum score. |
| `mal list <type> <user> [status]` | Fetch a user's list. |
| `mal top` | Get top 10 currently airing anime. |
| `mal season <year> <season>` | Get top 10 anime from a specific season. |

### Supported Genres
action, adventure, comedy, drama, sci_fi, mystery, psychological, thriller, romance, slice_of_life, horror, fantasy, sports, mecha, music...