Danbooru Anime

API

Free anime art database API with thousands of artist submissions

Overview

The Danbooru Anime API provides access to a massive collection of user-submitted anime artworks and artist profiles. Core endpoints include /posts.json (search art by tags, artist, or rating), /artists.json (retrieve artist details), and /tags.json (browse tag categories). Responses are JSON-formatted, containing image URLs (high-res and thumbnails), metadata like tags, artist names, creation dates, and content ratings. Use cases include building anime art discovery apps, integrating visual content into fan communities, curating personalized art collections, or analyzing trends in anime art styles.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://danbooru.donmai.us/wiki_pages/help:api')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
Tag-based search
Artist profile access
High-resolution image links

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Danbooru Anime free to use?

Yes, the Danbooru Anime API is free for non-commercial use; rate limits apply (stricter for unauthenticated requests).

? Does it require an API Key?

Authenticated requests need an API key (available via account settings) for higher rate limits; unauthenticated requests have no key requirement but stricter limits.

? What is the response format?

All API responses are in JSON format, including artwork URLs, tags, artist info, and metadata.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Anime

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Vast anime art database
⊕ Free to use
⊕ Detailed artwork metadata
⊕ Flexible filtering options

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited (stricter for unauthenticated requests)
⊖ No official SLA
⊖ Requires account for higher rate limits
⊖ Complex tag syntax for advanced searches