Sakura CardCaptor API

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Free to Use Varies (check documentation)

Overview

The Sakura CardCaptor API is a free, open-source REST API providing data on all Clow Cards and Star Cards from the Sakura CardCaptor anime series. It includes card names, elements, categories, and images with no authentication required. It is a great beginner project for fans who want to build card encyclopedias or quiz apps.

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Beginner Tip

All endpoints are public and require no API key. Browse all cards with /cards or fetch a single card by ID with /cards/1 to explore the response format before building your app.

Available Data

vehicle make and model
year and specifications
fuel economy
VIN decode data

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "make": "Toyota",
  "model": "Camry",
  "year": 2025,
  "engine": "2.5L 4-cylinder",
  "fuel_economy": {
    "city_mpg": 28,
    "highway_mpg": 39
  },
  "msrp": 28400
}

Field Reference

id Unique numeric identifier for the card
name Name of the Clow or Star Card
kanji Japanese kanji representation of the card name
element Elemental affinity of the card (e.g., Fire, Water, Wind)
category Card category such as Clow Card or Star Card
image URL to the card artwork image

Implementation Example

const url = "https://github.com/JessVel/sakura-card-captor-api";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

404 Not Found Requested card ID is out of range
First call /cards to get the full list and valid IDs, then request a specific card by ID
Empty images field Some cards may lack image data in the dataset
Always check if the image field is null before rendering it in your UI
Network error or slow response The free hosting service may have cold-start delays after inactivity
Retry the request after a few seconds; free-tier hosts often spin down when not in use

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 20/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 15/20
✓ Reliability 7/15
Response Time 47ms

Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth No Auth
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS UNKNOWN
Category Games & Comics
Difficulty Beginner
Verified: 2026-04-04

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