AnimeNewsNetwork

API

Free API for anime industry news and encyclopedia data

Overview

The AnimeNewsNetwork API provides access to anime industry news, encyclopedia entries (including anime, manga, characters, and staff), and related metadata. Key endpoints allow retrieving latest news articles, searching encyclopedia content by title or category, and fetching detailed information on specific entries. Responses are formatted in XML. Use cases include developing anime/manga information apps, integrating real-time industry news into fan communities, creating educational tools for anime studies, and enhancing content platforms with curated anime data.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/api.php')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

Encyclopedia data access
Industry news feeds
XML response format
No API key required

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is AnimeNewsNetwork API free to use?

Yes, it is free for public non-commercial use.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the API does not require an API key for access.

? What is the response format?

The response format is XML.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Anime

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free to use
⊕ Trusted anime industry source
⊕ Comprehensive encyclopedia entries
⊕ Covers latest industry news

Cons

⊖ XML-only response (no JSON option)
⊖ Limited advanced filtering
⊖ No official SLA