Manime

Manime is a passion project designed to showcase the power of GraphQL in modern web development. By consuming the AniList API, it provides users with a fast, responsive interface to discover trending anime, search for favorites, and access detailed character and staff information. It demonstrates efficient data fetching, caching strategies, and component-driven UI design.

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The Origin Story

A Modern Approach to Anime Discovery

The Frustration

"As an avid anime fan, I wanted a cleaner, faster way to explore shows and track what's trending. I also wanted to deepen my understanding of GraphQL in a real-world application. Existing tools often felt cluttered or slow, and I saw an opportunity to build something that prioritized user experience and performance."

The Solution

To create a performant, aesthetically pleasing anime discovery tool that makes the vast AniList database easy to navigate. Manime aims to provide a native-app-like experience on the web, serving as both a useful tool for fans and a playground for advanced frontend techniques.

Key Features

GraphQL Integration

Fetches up-to-date anime information directly from the AniList API using optimized GraphQL queries

Real-time Search

Instant search functionality to find any anime, character, or staff member in the database

Responsive Design

Fully responsive interface that provides a seamless experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices

Rich Details

Comprehensive views for anime details, including character lists, voice actors, and production staff

Architecture & Tech Stack

Built with modern, scalable technologies and cloud-native architecture

Frontend

Modern React framework with TypeScript for type-safe, performant UI

TypeScriptReactTailwind CSS

API & Data

Efficient data fetching and state management

GraphQLReactQueryAmplify SDK

Deployment

Global edge deployment for low latency

VercelCI/CD

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