Who is this for
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 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. Connect Calendar: Open the 'Create an event' node. Select your Google Calendar credentials and choose the Calendar ID where events should be created. 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... An n8n automation workflow template by Miki Arai.
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