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[IMAGES] Finding any character's name/anime/source from just the image; find better versions too!

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May 26, 2015 8:54 AM
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This topic is part of our Image Sharing and Sources section:
http://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1309917



Update! Also try https://saucenao.com/




We all see unknown character pics online and wonder who they are, such as in a user's profile pic or avatar. Today, it is very easy today to find where any character comes from with nearly 100% success thanks to Google Images. For example, lets say you randomly found a pic of the blonde character below on MAL, but had no clue who she was (and most anime fans probably don't heh). Here's how you can find her identity (and any other character's!) from just the image:




Note: This method also works with screenshots, GIFs, and any other anime or game pics to find the source (anime or game) of the image!


Try it!
Its that easy. Try it yourself. Open the site Google Images (linked below) in another tab:
https://images.google.com/

And simply
(1) click and hold on this pic below,
(2) drag it into the Google Images tab into the search bar
(3) let go!

You'll get the same results. You can do this with any pic and should find who it is! The pic can be dragged from your browser, or even dragged from your computer in a folder or on your desktop.



FAQs on finding the name/anime/source of images
Using the method above, the initial results in Google should be enough to find most any unknown character's name, or at least a page with their information and source. But there are complications that come up sometimes, here's some common problems and tips:

I wasn't led to a character name but the anime or game they are from?


Google directs me to a Deviantart page, or some other kind of fan art page?


Sites or search results I'm lead to are in Japanese?



The pic was an avatar, signature, or member card, and has text on it. Google just leads me to the MyAnimeList pages its found on.



I still can't find the character?
Ask in this thread after trying what tips you can in the spoiler.





Finding higher quality versions of a pic
Very useful for ppl who like building their own designs and layouts. Simply use the method above and try the largest versions of the pic you can find, links outlined here: http://i.imgur.com/qS1rIsJ.png

Also, if you search the name of the character or "Best Guess" sometimes you can find better copies of the image before changes may have been made, sometimes even the original high resolution source!
Shishio-kunJun 8, 2021 9:44 AM
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Oct 26, 2022 10:23 PM
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There is school one boy
4 or 5 girls one trying to lure him
They will trained assassin
There is uncensored version of this
Oct 27, 2022 12:08 AM
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kathir_1 said:
There is school one boy
4 or 5 girls one trying to lure him
They will trained assassin
There is uncensored version of this



Huh? Need an image, or you're in the wrong thread for that kinda thing.
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