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Kitsu API

Kitsu API offers developers free, structured access to a comprehensive anime database, suitable for building discovery platforms and streaming apps.

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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
  • {'items': ['Fetch anime metadata and display rankings in a web app'Optimized Capability
  • "Sync user's library status from Kitsu to your own app"Optimized Capability
  • 'Build recommendation engine using character and genre data'Optimized Capability
  • 'Create community review or note-taking feature using user reactions']}Optimized Capability

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Free
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
{'items': ['JSON']}
Supported Languages
5 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Rate Limit

60 requests per minute

Use Case: Best For

Not Recommended For

Resources

Documentation Source Code
#community#anime

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