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Get the anime airing schedule

get_anime_schedule

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Get upcoming anime episode air times, soonest-first. Omit mediaId for the site-wide schedule or pass an anime ID to get one title's next airing; optionally list already-aired episodes.

Instructions

Get upcoming (or a specific title's) episode air times, soonest-airing first (confirmed live). Omit mediaId for the site-wide upcoming schedule, or pass it (from search_media/get_media) to get one title's next-episode air time. Anime only — manga has no airing schedule; a manga id (like any non-anime id) is rejected as not-found rather than silently returning an empty schedule, though that error reads the same as a nonexistent id and doesn't single out the manga/anime mismatch.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description
`page`	No	Page number for pagination. AniList's paginated connections (search results, a title's characters/staff/reviews, activity feeds, forum comments) reject a page whose page × perPage exceeds ~5000 entries with an upstream error, so paging that deep fails rather than returning more results.
`mediaId`	No	Restrict to this AniList anime ID (not manga).
`perPage`	No	Results per page (max 25).
`notYetAired`	No	Set false to instead list only already-aired episodes (confirmed live: this swaps to a past-only result set, it doesn't add past episodes to the still-upcoming ones).

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`schedule`	Yes
`hasNextPage`	No

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

Changed11 schema fields changedv0.7.1Aug 1, 2026

changedInput schema / properties / mediaId / description

Previous value: -"Restrict to this AniList anime ID."New value: +"Restrict to this AniList anime ID (not manga)."

addedInput schema / properties / mediaId / exclusiveMinimum
```
Added value: +0
```
removedInput schema / properties / mediaId / minimum
```
Removed value: --2147483648
```

changedInput schema / properties / notYetAired / description

Previous value: -"Set false to include already-aired episodes too."New value: +"Set false to instead list only already-aired episodes (confirmed live: this swaps to a past-only result set, it doesn't add past episodes to the still-upcoming ones)."

changedInput schema / properties / page / description

Previous value: -"Page number for pagination."New value: +"Page number for pagination. AniList's paginated connections (search results, a title's characters/staff/reviews, activity feeds, forum comments) reject a page whose page × perPage exceeds ~5000 entries with an upstream error, so paging that deep fails rather than returning more results."

addedInput schema / properties / perPage / exclusiveMinimum
```
Added value: +0
```
removedInput schema / properties / perPage / minimum
```
Removed value: -1
```

addedOutput schema / properties / hasNextPage

Added value: +{
+  "anyOf": [
+    {
+      "type": "boolean"
+    },
+    {
+      "type": "null"
+    }
+  ]
+}

changedOutput schema / properties / schedule / items / properties / airingAt / anyOf

Previous value: -[
-  {
-    "type": "number"
-  },
-  {
-    "type": "null"
-  }
-]New value: +[
+  {
+    "minimum": 0,
+    "type": "number"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]

changedOutput schema / properties / schedule / items / properties / episode / anyOf

Previous value: -[
-  {
-    "maximum": 9007199254740991,
-    "minimum": -9007199254740991,
-    "type": "integer"
-  },
-  {
-    "type": "null"
-  }
-]New value: +[
+  {
+    "maximum": 9007199254740991,
+    "minimum": 0,
+    "type": "integer"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]

changedOutput schema / properties / schedule / items / properties / media / anyOf

Previous value: -[
-  {
-    "additionalProperties": {},
-    "properties": {
-      "id": {
-        "maximum": 9007199254740991,
-        "minimum": -9007199254740991,
-        "type": "integer"
-      },
-      "siteUrl": {
-        "anyOf": [
-          {
-            "type": "string"
-          },
-          {
-            "type": "null"
-          }
-        ]
-      },
-      "title": {
-        "anyOf": [
-          {
-            "additionalProperties": false,
-            "properties": {
-              "english": {
-                "anyOf": [
-                  {
-                    "type": "string"
-                  },
-                  {
-                    "type": "null"
-                  }
-                ]
-              },
-              "romaji": {
-                "anyOf": [
-                  {
-                    "type": "string"
-                  },
-                  {
-                    "type": "null"
-                  }
-                ]
-              }
-            },
-            "type": "object"
-          },
-          {
-            "type": "null"
-          }
-        ]
-      }
-    },
-    "required": [
-      "id"
-    ],
-    "type": "object"
-  },
-  {
-    "type": "null"
-  }
-]New value: +[
+  {
+    "additionalProperties": {},
+    "properties": {
+      "id": {
+        "exclusiveMinimum": 0,
+        "maximum": 2147483647,
+        "type": "integer"
+      },
+      "siteUrl": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "format": "uri",
+            "type": "string"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      },
+      "title": {
+        "anyOf": [
+          {
+            "additionalProperties": false,
+            "properties": {
+              "english": {
+                "anyOf": [
+                  {
+                    "type": "string"
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "type": "null"
+                  }
+                ]
+              },
+              "romaji": {
+                "anyOf": [
+                  {
+                    "type": "string"
+                  },
+                  {
+                    "type": "null"
+                  }
+                ]
+              }
+            },
+            "type": "object"
+          },
+          {
+            "type": "null"
+          }
+        ]
+      }
+    },
+    "required": [
+      "id"
+    ],
+    "type": "object"
+  },
+  {
+    "type": "null"
+  }
+]

Addedv0.2.0Jul 21, 2026

TDQS

A5/5.0

Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Beyond the readOnlyHint and openWorldHint annotations, the description discloses the 'confirmed live' nature, the soonest-airing ordering, and the notYetAired parameter's behavior of swapping to past-only results. It also reveals that manga IDs are rejected with the same not-found error as nonexistent IDs, preventing agent confusion.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences deliver the core purpose, usage modes, and edge-case behavior with no filler. The structure front-loads the main function and logically nests the optional mediaId usage and the manga-related error note.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness5/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's complexity (4 parameters, output schema present, annotations present), the description covers all necessary operational aspects: scheduling modes, ordering, live status, manga exclusion, and error semantics. With a rich output schema available, it is complete without needing to restate return formats.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters5/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Although the schema has 100% parameter coverage, the description adds essential semantic guidance: omitting mediaId yields the site-wide schedule, while passing it gives a single title's next air time. It also explains the effect of notYetAired and the manga ID error nuance, which are not fully covered by the schema descriptions.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states the tool returns anime episode air times, sorted by soonest-airing first, and distinguishes site-wide vs specific-title modes. This clearly separates it from sibling tools like get_media or search_media, which return different types of media information.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly instructs when to omit mediaId (site-wide schedule) vs when to pass it (specific title), and tells the user to obtain the ID from search_media/get_media. It also states the anime-only restriction and the resulting not-found error for manga IDs, giving clear usage boundaries and expectations.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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