Anime — entry 001 of 15
AniDB
AniDB's HTTP API returns anime and character metadata as plain XML over a bare, unencrypted endpoint at api.anidb.net:9001/httpapi — a live request with a placeholder client/clientver pair confirmed the server is up and rejects unregistered clients with a descriptive XML error rather than failing outright. Every caller must register a client id and version string on the wiki first, then cache aggressively, since repeat requests for the same data in one day risk a ban. It's entirely free and community-run, with no paid tier.
AuthenticationAPI KeySign up with the provider to obtain credentials.
HTTPSNot supportedPlain HTTP only — avoid sending anything sensitive.
CORSEnabledCallable directly from browser JavaScript.
PricingFreeNo paid tier — free for the documented use case.
FormatsXMLResponses can be requested as XML.
GreatAPIs Score
Score64
Authentication15/25API key required
Pricing20/20Free to use
Docs0/20No docs or spec available
Formats9/15Single response format
Freshness20/20Verified within 6 months
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<a href="https://greatapis.com/api/anidb/"><img src="https://greatapis.com/badge/anidb.svg" alt="Scored 64 on greatapis.com"></a>Auth quickstart
- Sign up with the provider to get an API key.
- Send it on every request as a header
Authorization: <key> - The exact header isn't documented — Authorization is a common default; confirm in the provider's docs.
Stored keyNo key stored
Your key is stored only in this browser (localStorage) and sent directly to the API — never to greatapis.