Kitsu

API

Free Anime Discovery & Database API

Overview

The Kitsu API is a RESTful interface for accessing anime/manga data, user-generated content, and discovery tools from the Kitsu platform. Endpoints include /anime (search/filter by genre/status), /manga, /reviews, /recommendations, and user profiles. Responses are JSON-formatted, providing details like synopses, ratings, episode counts, genres, and character info. Use cases include building anime discovery apps, integrating manga/anime details into websites, creating personalized recommendation systems, or analyzing user review trends. It supports pagination and filtering parameters for tailored results.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://kitsu.docs.apiary.io/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
Public Data Access (No Auth for Anime/Manga)
Filtering & Pagination
User Content Endpoints (Reviews, Recommendations)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Kitsu API free to use?

Yes, the Kitsu API is free for public and non-commercial use, though rate limits are in place to prevent abuse.

? Does Kitsu API require an API key?

Most public endpoints (e.g., anime search) do not need an API key, but user-specific actions (like posting reviews) require OAuth2 authentication.

? What is the response format of Kitsu API?

The Kitsu API returns all responses in JSON format, which is widely supported and easy to integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Anime

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free to use
⊕ Comprehensive Anime/Manga Database
⊕ Well-Documented
⊕ Flexible Filtering Options
⊕ Access to User-Generated Content

Cons

⊖ Rate Limits Apply
⊖ OAuth2 Required for User-Specific Actions
⊖ No SLA for Free Usage
⊖ Occasional User-Submitted Data Inconsistencies