Studio Ghibli API - AI Anime Image Generation API

Studio Ghibli API, developers can transform text prompts and images into lush, hand-painted-looking scenes with soft lighting, vibrant colors, and the whimsical charm that defines Ghibli animation. The API supports both text-to-image and image-to-image workflows, making it ideal for creative projects, social media content, and applications seeking a distinctive anime art style.

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Studio Ghibli v1 Text to Image API Documentation

https://gateway.pixazo.ai/studio-ghibli/v1

Authentication

All requests require an API key passed via header.

Header	Type	Required	Description
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key	string	Yes	Your API subscription key

Generate Image Request - Studio Ghibli API

Request Code

POST https://gateway.pixazo.ai/studio-ghibli/v1/studio-ghibli/generate
Content-Type: application/json
Cache-Control: no-cache
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY

{
  "prompt": "A peaceful village in the mountains at sunset, Studio Ghibli style"
}

import requests

API_KEY = "your-api-key-here"
BASE_URL = "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/studio-ghibli/v1"

response = requests.post(
    f"{BASE_URL}/studio-ghibli/generate",
    headers={
        "Content-Type": "application/json",
        "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key": API_KEY
    },
    json={
        "prompt": "A peaceful village in the mountains at sunset, Studio Ghibli style"
    }
)

result = response.json()
print(result)

async function generateImage() {
  const response = await fetch(
    'https://gateway.pixazo.ai/studio-ghibli/v1/studio-ghibli/generate',
    {
      method: 'POST',
      headers: {
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
        'Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key': process.env.API_KEY
      },
      body: JSON.stringify({
        prompt: 'A peaceful village in the mountains at sunset, Studio Ghibli style'
      })
    }
  );
  
  const result = await response.json();
  console.log(result);
}

generateImage();

curl -v -X POST "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/studio-ghibli/v1/studio-ghibli/generate" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "Cache-Control: no-cache" \
  -H "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY" \
  --data-raw '{
    "prompt": "A peaceful village in the mountains at sunset, Studio Ghibli style"
  }'

Output

{
  "request_id": "studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "status": "QUEUED",
  "polling_url": "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}

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Webhook (Optional)

Add the X-Webhook-URL header to your generate request to receive a POST callback instead of polling.

X-Webhook-URL: https://your-server.com/webhook/callback

Request Parameters - Generate Image Request

Parameter	Required	Type	Description
prompt	Yes	string	Text description of the image you want to generate. Be specific and descriptive for best results.
negative_prompt	No	string	What to exclude from the image (e.g., "people, modern buildings, text, watermark"). Helps refine output quality.
image	No	string	Image URL for img2img or inpainting mode. Must be publicly accessible (HTTPS recommended).
mask	No	string	Mask URL for inpainting mode. White areas = regenerate, black areas = preserve. Requires `image` parameter.
aspect_ratio	No	string	Output aspect ratio. Valid values: `1:1`, `16:9`, `21:9`, `3:2`, `2:3`, `4:5`, `5:4`, `3:4`, `4:3`, `9:16`, `9:21`. Cannot be used with `width`/`height`.
width	No	integer	Custom output width in pixels (256-2048). Use instead of `aspect_ratio` for precise sizing.
height	No	integer	Custom output height in pixels (256-2048). Use instead of `aspect_ratio` for precise sizing.
output_format	No	string	Output image format. Valid values: `webp` (smallest), `jpg`, `png`.
output_quality	No	integer	Output quality (0-100). Higher = better quality but larger file size.
num_outputs	No	integer	Number of image variations to generate (1-4). Each variation is unique.
webhook	No	string	Callback URL for completion notification. POST request sent with generation results when complete.
webhook_events_filter	No	array	Events that trigger webhook. Valid values: `["*"]` (all), `["completed"]` (success/failure only), `["start", "output", "completed"]`.

Example Request

{
  "prompt": "A peaceful village in the mountains at sunset, Studio Ghibli style",
  "negative_prompt": "people, modern buildings, cars, text, watermark, realistic photo",
  "aspect_ratio": "16:9",
  "output_format": "png",
  "output_quality": 95
}

Response

{
  "request_id": "studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "status": "QUEUED",
  "polling_url": "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx"
}

Request Headers

Header	Value
Content-Type	application/json
Cache-Control	no-cache
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key	YOUR_SUBSCRIPTION_KEY

Response Handling

Common status codes.

Code	Meaning
202	Accepted — Request queued
400	Bad Request
401	Unauthorized
402	Insufficient Balance
403	Forbidden
429	Too Many Requests
500	Internal Server Error

Error Responses

Queue system errors and model validation errors.

Queue System Errors

// 402 — Insufficient balance
{
  "error": "Insufficient Balance",
  "message": "Your wallet does not have enough balance. Required: $0.01"
}

// 400 — Model not found
{
  "error": "Model not found",
  "message": "Model 'studio-ghibli' not found or is disabled"
}

Error via Status/Webhook

{
  "request_id": "studio-ghibli_019dxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx",
  "status": "ERROR",
  "model_id": "studio-ghibli",
  "error": "Description of the error",
  "output": null
}

Retrieving Results

Poll the universal status endpoint to check progress and retrieve results.

Endpoint

GET https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/{request_id}
Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_API_KEY

cURL Example

curl -H "Ocp-Apim-Subscription-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://gateway.pixazo.ai/v2/requests/status/studio-ghibli_019d42ce-946d-7739-f812-6875c434cb790"

Response (Completed)

{
  "request_id": "studio-ghibli_019d42ce-946d-7739-f812-6875c434cb790",
  "status": "COMPLETED",
  "model_id": "studio-ghibli",
  "error": null,
  "output": {
    "media_url": [
      "https://pub-582b7213209642b9b995c96c95a30381.r2.dev/v1/studio-ghibli_019d42ce-946d-7739-f812-6875c434cb790/output.png"
    ],
    "media_type": "image/png"
  },
  "created_at": "2026-03-31T07:32:03.749Z",
  "updated_at": "2026-03-31T07:32:20.000Z",
  "completed_at": "2026-03-31T07:32:20.000Z"
}

Response Fields

Field	Type	Description
request_id	string	Unique request identifier
status	string	QUEUED, PROCESSING, COMPLETED, FAILED, or ERROR
model_id	string	Model that processed the request
error	string\|null	Error message if failed
output.media_url	array	URLs to generated media (R2 CDN)
output.media_type	string	MIME type (image/png)
created_at	string	When request was created
completed_at	string\|null	When request completed
polling_url	string	Status URL (initial response only)

Status Values

Status	Description
QUEUED	Request accepted, waiting to be processed
PROCESSING	Being processed by the model
COMPLETED	Done — output contains the result
FAILED	Failed — check error field
ERROR	System error — not charged

Status Flow

QUEUED → PROCESSING → COMPLETED
                    → FAILED
                    → ERROR

Typical Workflow

Send a generate request to the API endpoint
Save the request_id from the response
Poll every 5-10 seconds: GET /v2/requests/status/{request_id}
When status is "COMPLETED", download from output.media_url

Tip: Use X-Webhook-URL header to get a callback instead of polling.

Studio Ghibli v1 Text to Image API Pricing

Resolution	Price (USD)
1024×1024 (1:1)	$0.015
1920×1080 (16:9)	$0.0297
2560×1096 (21:9)	$0.0402
1800×1200 (3:2)	$0.0309
1200×1800 (2:3)	$0.0309
1080×1350 (4:5)	$0.0208
1250×1000 (5:4)	$0.0179
1080×1440 (3:4)	$0.0222
1440×1080 (4:3)	$0.0222
1080×1920 (9:16)	$0.0297
1080×2520 (9:21)	$0.039