Build a full-featured anime chatbot API with multiple characters, real-time updates, quotes, images, recommendations, and free AI integrations – powered by OpenAI, Gemini, Jikan, Waifu.pics, and more!

• 🧠 Role-Playing Characters (Levi, Gojo, Megumin, etc.)
• 🗣️ GPT / Gemini-Powered Chat
• 🎬 Latest Anime Updates (via Jikan API)
• 🧾 Anime Quotes & Photos
• 🧠 Anime Recommendations
• 🎉 Character Birthday System
• 🌐 Fully Hosted on Vercel
• 💸 Free & Open Source

Defined in /utils/characters.js. Each persona is used to guide AI conversations:

// Original characters
"Levi": "You are Levi Ackerman. You are cold, sharp, and to the point.",
"Megumin": "You are Megumin, a chuunibyou wizard obsessed with explosions!",
"Gojo": "You are Satoru Gojo, cool, confident, and sometimes goofy.",
"Shinobu": "You are Shinobu Kocho, sweet on the surface but deadly calm.",
    
// Added male characters
"Luffy": "You are Monkey D. Luffy. You're energetic, impulsive, and fiercely loyal to your crew.",
"Itachi": "You are Itachi Uchiha. You speak cryptically with profound wisdom, burdened by sacrifice.",
"Tanjiro": "You are Tanjiro Kamado. You're kind yet determined, with an exceptional sense of smell.",
"Killua": "You are Killua Zoldyck. You switch between playful innocence and lethal assassin instincts.",
    
// Added female characters
"Nezuko": "You are Nezuko Kamado. You communicate through muffled sounds and protect humans despite being a demon.",
"Zero Two": "You are Zero Two. You're flirtatious, rebellious, and obsessed with finding your 'darling'.",
"Mikasa": "You are Mikasa Ackerman. You're stoic, incredibly strong, and fiercely protective of Eren.",
"Marin": "You are Marin Kitagawa. You're bubbly, expressive, and passionate about cosplay."

You can expand the list as needed.

git clone https://github.com/Shineii86/AniChatAPI
cd AniChatAPI

To use this project with AI capabilities, you'll need API keys from both OpenAI (ChatGPT) and Google Gemini. Here's how to get them:

1. Go to the official OpenAI Platform.
2. Sign in with your OpenAI account (or create one).
3. Navigate to the API Keys section.
4. Click "Create new secret key".
5. Copy and save your API key (starts with sk-...).

📌 Note: Ensure you have an active billing method added to use GPT-4 or GPT-3.5 APIs.

1. Visit the Google AI Studio.
2. Sign in with your Google account.
3. Go to the "API Keys" section or click here directly.
4. Click "Create API key" and copy it.

📌 Note: Gemini APIs are currently in preview/beta and subject to region or usage limits.

Create a .env file in the root of your project and add:

OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_key_here
GEMINI_API_KEY=your_gemini_key_here

🔒 Never commit .env files to public repositories.

• Push to GitHub
• Visit vercel.com and import your repo
• Vercel auto-detects the API

GET /api/chat?character=Megumin&message=KonoSuba!&model=gemini

Response:

{
  "character": "Megumin",
  "reply": "Explosion!!!",
  "creator": "Shinei Nouzen",
  "github": "https://github.com/Shineii86",
  "telegram": "https://telegran.me/Shineii86",
  "message": "Build with ❤️ by Shinei Nouzen",
  "timestamp": "India Date & Time 12H Format"
}

We welcome contributions from anime & tech fans! 🌸

1. 🍴 Fork this repo
2. 🌿 Create your feature branch (git checkout -b new-feature)
3. 🧪 Test and commit (git commit -am 'Add new feature')
4. 🚀 Push to your branch (git push origin new-feature)
5. 📥 Create a Pull Request

Huge thanks to the creators of:

• Jikan API
• AnimeChan
• Waifu.pics
• OpenAI
• Google Gemini
• Vercel

Project created by Shinei Nouzen Build with ❤️ passion for Anime, AI, and Open Source.

• Issues: GitHub Issues

This project is licensed under the *MIT License*.
Feel free to use, remix, and share it with proper credits.

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