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Kitsu API

Kitsu API provides developers with free access to a comprehensive anime database, making it suitable for creating diverse applications related to anime discovery and community engagement.

Developed by Kitsu (by Hummingbird)

Live API
99.80%Uptime
120msLatency
850Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Searches anime database by title with filtering options

Full Endpoint URL
https://kitsu.io/anime
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://kitsu.io/anime'
Request Payload
{
  "page[limit]": 5,
  "filter[text]": "Attack on Titan"
}
Expected Response
{
  "data": [
    {
      "id": "1",
      "type": "anime",
      "attributes": {
        "status": "finished",
        "titles": {
          "en": "Attack on Titan"
        },
        "episodeCount": 75
      }
    }
  ]
}
Version:edge
Limit:60 requests/minute
Real-World Applications
  • Building community forums focused on anime discussionsOptimized Capability
  • Creating streaming apps that utilize various anime seriesOptimized Capability
  • Developing platforms for discovering new anime titles and genresOptimized Capability
  • Integrating user-generated content like ratings and reviews into applicationsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Free and public access with no authentication required
  • ✓ Rich, structured anime data including metadata, characters, episodes, and reviews
  • ✓ Supports complex queries with filtering, pagination, and relationships
  • ✓ RESTful API compatible with many programming languages
Limitations
  • ✗ No official documented rate limits which might lead to potential abuse
  • ✗ Lacks official SDKs or client libraries from the provider
  • ✗ No authentication means less control over usage and security
  • ✗ Limited options for advanced query customization compared to GraphQL

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Less than 10 minutes

Rate Limit

No documented limits

Free Tier Usage

Unlimited free access to all API endpoints with no authentication or rate limits

Use Case: Best For

Developers building anime discovery, streaming, and community applications

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring high security, detailed usage control, or guaranteed SLAs

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
#community#anime

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