> ## Documentation Index
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# /anime

> Fetch detailed anime information from AniList

export const NsfwWarning = () => <Warning>
    Adult titles are only shown in NSFW channels. Annie Mei also blocks adult results in DMs.
  </Warning>;

export const SearchNoResults = ({mediaType = "anime", extra}) => <Accordion title="No results found?">
    If the bot returns <code>No such {mediaType}</code>, try:
    <ul>
      <li>Verifying the spelling</li>
      <li>Using the romaji title instead of English</li>
      {extra && <li>{extra}</li>}
      <li>Using the AniList ID from the website</li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>;

## Overview

The `/anime` command fetches comprehensive anime details from AniList, including metadata, available streaming links, and registered server member data.

## Command Syntax

```
/anime search:<AniList ID or search term>
```

## Parameters

<ParamField path="search" type="string" required>
  AniList ID (numeric) or search term (title in any language)
</ParamField>

## Usage Examples

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="By AniList ID">
    ```
    /anime search:21
    ```

    Returns **One Piece** using its exact AniList ID.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="By English title">
    ```
    /anime search:Demon Slayer
    ```

    Searches for "Demon Slayer" and returns the best match.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="By Japanese title">
    ```
    /anime search:鬼滅の刃
    ```

    Full kanji/kana support for native titles.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="By Romaji">
    ```
    /anime search:Kimetsu no Yaiba
    ```

    Romaji searches work as expected.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Response Data

The bot returns a rich embed with the following information:

<ResponseField name="Title">
  Displays romaji, English, and native (Japanese) titles
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Metadata">
  * **Format**: TV, Movie, OVA, ONA, Special, Music
  * **Episodes**: Total episode count (or `?` if ongoing)
  * **Duration**: Episode length in minutes
  * **Season**: Premiere season and year
  * **Status**: Releasing, Finished, Not Yet Released, Cancelled
  * **Average Score**: Community rating (out of 100)
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Genres & Tags">
  AniList genres (Action, Adventure, etc.) and user-generated tags
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Studios">
  Main production studio
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Description">
  Synopsis (may contain spoilers for ongoing series)
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Links">
  * **AniList URL**: Direct link to the AniList page
  * **Streaming services**: Currently formatted for Crunchyroll, Netflix, and HBO links when AniList exposes them
  * **Trailer**: YouTube link when AniList provides trailer data
</ResponseField>

<ResponseField name="Guild Data" optional>
  If guild members have registered their AniList accounts:

  * Member names and their watch status (Watching, Completed, Dropped, etc.)
  * Individual AniList scores (out of 100)
</ResponseField>

## Search Tips

<NsfwWarning />

<Tip>
  **AniList IDs are the most reliable way to search.** Find the ID in the URL:

  `https://anilist.co/anime/21` → Use `/anime search:21`
</Tip>

<AccordionGroup>
  <SearchNoResults mediaType="anime" extra="Searching with fewer words (&#x22;Jujutsu Kaisen&#x22; instead of &#x22;Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2&#x22;)" />

  <Accordion title="Numeric titles">
    Wrap number-based titles in quotes:

    ```
    /anime search:"86"
    /anime search:"91 Days"
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Special characters">
    Most special characters work fine:

    ```
    /anime search:Re:Zero
    /anime search:Fate/Zero
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Source Code Reference

Implementation: `src/commands/anime/command.rs:27`

The `register()` function defines the command structure:

```rust theme={}
pub fn register() -> CreateCommand {
    CreateCommand::new("anime")
        .description("Fetches the details for an anime")
        .add_option(
            CreateCommandOption::new(
                CommandOptionType::String,
                "search",
                "Anilist ID or Search term",
            )
            .required(true),
        )
}
```