# ComicWalker Chapter Images Scraper (`parseforge/comicwalker-chapter-images-scraper`) Actor

Scrapes manga works and chapter images from the ComicWalker daily new API. Returns structured metadata including title, episode codes, thumbnails, and label info.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/parseforge/comicwalker-chapter-images-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [ParseForge](https://apify.com/parseforge) (community)
- **Categories:** News, Games
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.62 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

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For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

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### ComicWalker Chapter Images Scraper

**Scrape manga chapter images and metadata from ComicWalker's daily new API.** Every work comes with its title, episode codes, thumbnails, label info, and serialization status. No login or API key. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.

ComicWalker's official site shows the latest manga updates but offers no easy way to extract structured data for analysis or archiving. This Actor reads the public daily new API endpoint directly and returns each work as a flat row with all available metadata.

| Who uses it | What they scrape ComicWalker for |
|---|---|
| Manga archivists | Which new chapters are released daily on ComicWalker |
| Content researchers | Track trending manga series and their label categories |
| Data analysts | Build datasets of manga metadata for market analysis |
| Developers | Integrate ComicWalker chapter data into apps or dashboards |

### What it does

This Actor collects manga works and their chapter images from the ComicWalker daily new API, returning each work as a flat row with title, episode codes, thumbnails, label info, and serialization status.

- 📊 **Daily new works:** Scrapes the latest manga works from the daily new API endpoint.
- 🔗 **Custom API endpoint:** Replace the start URL with any ComicWalker API endpoint that returns similar JSON structure.
- 📦 **Max items control:** Limit results to a specific number (free users get 10 preview items, paid users up to 1,000,000).

Results export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML, or straight from the API.

### What you can do with ComicWalker data

**📈 Track daily manga releases.**

A manga enthusiast runs the Actor daily to see which new chapters are added to ComicWalker and monitor their labels.

**🔍 Research manga label trends.**

A content researcher collects works over time to analyze which labels publish the most new series.

**📊 Build a manga metadata dataset.**

A data analyst scrapes the daily new API to create a structured dataset of manga titles, thumbnails, and episode codes for market analysis.

**🔄 Integrate into a manga dashboard.**

A developer uses the Actor to feed ComicWalker chapter data into a custom dashboard that tracks new releases.

### Why choose this scraper

| | What you get |
|---|---|
| **Structured metadata** | Each work includes title, episode code, thumbnail URLs, label info, language, and serialization status. |
| **No login required** | The public API endpoint works without any authentication or API key. |
| **Flexible output** | Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML for further analysis. |
| **Lightweight run** | Low anti-bot risk means fast, reliable scraping. |

### What a ComicWalker record looks like

Every record returns as one flat JSON row. Here is a real one from a run:

```json
{
 "imageUrl": "https://cdn.comic-walker.com/integration/cdpf/resources/019790/resized/265bd558-ee7b-4c92-9b16-5bfabbd64a1c.jpg",
 "date": "2026-08-17",
 "title": "でかいはち",
 "workCode": "KC_019790_S",
 "workId": "019f843a-561e-76e2-aef5-ab11c1b11794",
 "originalThumbnail": "https://cdn.comic-walker.com/integration/cdpf/resources/019790/265bd558-ee7b-4c92-9b16-5bfabbd64a1c.jpg",
 "bookCover": "https://cdn.comic-walker.com/integration/bibliodb/cover-image/prd/image/bw/coverImage_ac413028423e4204aac05e47d163623c.jpg",
 "isOriginal": true,
 "language": "ja",
 "serializationStatus": "ongoing",
 "isNewSerialization": true,
 "isNew": true,
 "episodeType": "latest",
 "episodeCode": "KC_0197900000400011_E",
 "episodeTitle": "第3話"
}
```

Every value above comes from a real run. A field a record does not have comes back as `null`.

### Configure the run

Drive the Actor from the ComicWalker daily new API endpoint, prefilled for you. The max items filter limits how many works are returned so you only get the data you need. The Input tab lists every parameter.

A first run with the defaults:

```json
{
 "startUrl": "https://comic-walker.com/api/daily/new",
 "maxItems": 10
}
```

A larger pull:

```json
{
 "startUrl": "https://comic-walker.com/api/daily/new",
 "maxItems": 200
}
```

### Free users

Free-plan runs return up to 10 results as a preview. [Upgrade your Apify plan](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp) to collect up to 1,000,000 results per run.

### Run it

1. [Create a free Apify account with $5 in credit](https://console.apify.com/sign-up?fpr=vmoqkp).
2. Open the [ComicWalker Chapter Images Scraper](https://apify.com/parseforge/comicwalker-chapter-images-scraper?fpr=vmoqkp).
3. Set your inputs and any filters, then click **Start**.
4. Export the results as CSV, Excel, JSON, or XML from the **Dataset** tab.

Run it programmatically through the [Apify API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2) (`run-sync-get-dataset-items`) or the [ApifyClient](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js) for JavaScript and Python.

### Use with AI agents (MCP)

Give an AI agent live access to ComicWalker through the Model Context Protocol. Add the Actor to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP client:

```bash
claude mcp add --transport http apify "https://mcp.apify.com?tools=parseforge/comicwalker-chapter-images-scraper"
```

Then prompt it in plain language to run the scraper and read back the results.

### Troubleshooting

**Why am I getting no results?**

Check that the start URL is correct and accessible. The prefilled URL should work, but if you changed it, verify the endpoint returns JSON.

**The run fails with a timeout error.**

The API may be temporarily slow. Try reducing the max items limit or running again later.

**I see only 10 items even though I set a higher max.**

Free accounts are limited to 10 items. Upgrade to a paid plan to scrape more.

**The output has missing fields.**

Some works may not have all fields (e.g., no thumbnail). The Actor returns whatever the API provides.

### FAQ

| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What data does this Actor scrape? | It scrapes the ComicWalker daily new API endpoint and returns each work with fields like title, episode code, thumbnail URLs, label info, language, and serialization status. |
| Do I need a ComicWalker account or API key? | No. The Actor uses a public API endpoint that requires no authentication. |
| Can I scrape a different API endpoint? | Yes. Replace the start URL with any ComicWalker API endpoint that returns similar JSON structure, such as ranking or update endpoints. |
| What is the max items limit? | Free users are limited to 10 items. Paid users can set up to 1,000,000 items. |
| What export formats are supported? | You can export the data to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML. |
| Is this Actor blocked by ComicWalker? | The API endpoint returns 200 with content and has low anti-bot risk, so it should work reliably. |
| Can I scrape images directly? | The Actor returns thumbnail URLs and original thumbnail URLs. You can download images separately using those URLs. |
| How often is the daily new API updated? | The API endpoint returns the latest works as they are published on ComicWalker, typically daily. |

### Related actors

Browse the full [ParseForge collection](https://apify.com/parseforge?fpr=vmoqkp) for more scrapers.

🆘 **Need help?** Email parseforge@protonmail.com with your run ID, your input, and what you expected.

⚠️ **Disclaimer.** This Actor is unofficial and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by KADOKAWA CORPORATION. It collects only publicly available data. You are responsible for using the collected data in compliance with the source's terms of service and applicable data-protection laws, including GDPR, CCPA, and PIPL. Do not use it to collect personal data unlawfully.

### 💰 How much does it cost to scrape ComicWalker Chapter Images?

This Actor uses **pay-per-result** pricing: **$0.004 per result** collected. You are billed only for the results you receive, so a run that returns nothing costs nothing.

# Actor input Schema

## `startUrl` (type: `string`):

The ComicWalker API endpoint that returns the latest daily new works. Prefilled with the verified daily new API endpoint.

## `maxItems` (type: `integer`):

Free users: Limited to 10 items (preview). Paid users: Optional, max 1,000,000

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "startUrl": "https://comic-walker.com/api/daily/new",
  "maxItems": 10
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Complete dataset of all scraped records.

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "startUrl": "https://comic-walker.com/api/daily/new",
    "maxItems": 10
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("parseforge/comicwalker-chapter-images-scraper").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "startUrl": "https://comic-walker.com/api/daily/new",
    "maxItems": 10,
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("parseforge/comicwalker-chapter-images-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "startUrl": "https://comic-walker.com/api/daily/new",
  "maxItems": 10
}' |
apify call parseforge/comicwalker-chapter-images-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,parseforge/comicwalker-chapter-images-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/vdwKpSVVzMG2QQOJi/builds/iXX8hi60VgmtotjwO/openapi.json