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

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...