# Anime

Below are templates for commonly found background information aspects for anime entries. It is recommended to adhere to the phrasings as close as possible for consistency, but deviations can be made if necessary to preserve flow or if certain details cannot be found.

Template phrasings in <mark style="color:red;">red</mark> are necessary information to include. Text in <mark style="color:green;">green</mark> is optional.

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<summary>Awards</summary>

**Phrasing**: <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> won <mark style="color:red;">PRIZE TYPE</mark> at\* <mark style="color:red;">AWARD</mark>.

**Notes**: \*Change to the appropriate preposition whenever it is necessary.

Major Japanese awards should be prioritized; some notable awards can be found in the [MAL News Guidelines](https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=1393282), under Section III. In some cases, recognized international awards may be included. (ex. [Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi](https://myanimelist.net/anime/199/Sen_to_Chihiro_no_Kamikakushi))

Any nominations of the above may be mentioned as well.

(V.4.1 of the[ Anime Guidelines](https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=141101))

**Examples**:

* [Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica](https://myanimelist.net/anime/9756/Mahou_Shoujo_Madoka%E2%98%85Magica)
* [Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann](https://myanimelist.net/anime/2001/Tengen_Toppa_Gurren_Lagann)

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<summary>Release Commemoration</summary>

**Phrasing**: <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> celebrates/commemorates <mark style="color:red;">DESCRIPTION OF EVENT</mark>.

**Notes**: Consult the given examples to see variations of the template.

**Examples**:

* [Aria the Benedizione](https://myanimelist.net/anime/48411/Aria_the_Benedizione)
* [Baki: Most Evil Death Row Convicts Special Anime](https://myanimelist.net/anime/33566/Baki__Most_Evil_Death_Row_Convicts_Special_Anime)
* [Naruto: Shippuuden Movie 2 - Kizuna](https://myanimelist.net/anime/4437/Naruto__Shippuuden_Movie_2_-_Kizuna)

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<summary>Source Material</summary>

**Phrasing**: <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> is an adaptation of <mark style="color:red;">TYPE OF MEDIA</mark>.

**Notes**:

**Only mention the source material if it is not eligible for the MAL database**. In other words, do not mention the source material if it is a manga, light novel, another anime, etc.

Source materials that can be mentioned include video games, visual novels, live-action series, drama CDs, etc.

\
(V.1.2 and V.1.3 of the[ Anime Guidelines](https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=141101))

**Examples**:

* [Karigurashi no Arrietty](https://myanimelist.net/anime/7711/Karigurashi_no_Arrietty)
* [Magatsu Wahrheit Zuerst](https://myanimelist.net/anime/37599/Magatsu_Wahrheit__Zuerst)
* [Takt Op. Destiny](https://myanimelist.net/anime/48556/Takt_Op_Destiny)

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<summary>Source Material Coverage</summary>

**Phrasing**:&#x20;

1. <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> adapts <mark style="color:red;">NUMBER OF VOLUMES</mark> of the <mark style="color:red;">SOURCE MATERIAL TYPE</mark>.
2. <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> is set approximately between episodes <mark style="color:red;">NUMBER OF EPISODES</mark> of the <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> series.

**Notes**:&#x20;

1. The number of volumes can be replaced with the number of chapters or the chapters' range if proper reasoning and sources are given to support it.
2. This refers to the time setting for movies, OVA, or specials related to a series.

Information about **significant** deviations from the source material, such as anime-original endings, can be noted. In such cases, do not mention specific plot events.

**Do not** mention what manga/light novel the anime is adapting; this is redundant.

See section V.2 of the[ Anime Guidelines](https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=141101) for more information.

**Examples**:

* [Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu](https://myanimelist.net/anime/72/Full_Metal_Panic_Fumoffu)
* [InuYasha Movie 1: Toki wo Koeru Omoi](https://myanimelist.net/anime/452)
* [Kanojo, Okarishimasu 3rd Season](https://myanimelist.net/anime/53050/)
* [Kenpuu Denki Berserk](https://myanimelist.net/anime/33/Kenpuu_Denki_Berserk)
* [One Piece: Episode of Merry - Mou Hitori no Nakama no Monogatari](https://myanimelist.net/anime/19123)

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<summary>Adaptations</summary>

**Phrasing**: <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> was adapted into <mark style="color:red;">ADAPTATION TYPE</mark>.

**Notes**:&#x20;

**For anime that are listed as "Source: Original" in the MAL database, all adaptations can be included.**&#x20;

For anime that are listed with "Source: Mixed media," **only media that are a part of the project** may be included.

If an anime is adapted from another work\*, **no subsequent adaptations** (live-action TV shows, video games, artbooks, guidebooks, etc.) should be listed.

\*Entries that have a source material of manga, light novel, video game, novel, etc.\
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See section V.1 of [Anime Guidelines](https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=141101) for more information.

**Examples**:

* [Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae wo Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai.](https://myanimelist.net/anime/9989/Ano_Hi_Mita_Hana_no_Namae_wo_Bokutachi_wa_Mada_Shiranai)
* [Argonavis from BanG Dream!](https://myanimelist.net/anime/40677/Argonavis_from_BanG_Dream)
* [Kyattou Ninden Teyandee](https://myanimelist.net/anime/1261/Kyattou_Ninden_Teyandee)

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<summary>Mixed Media</summary>

**Phrasing:** <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> is a part of the multimedia franchise/project <mark style="color:red;">NAME OF THE FRANCHISE/PROJECT</mark>, developed by <mark style="color:red;">NAME(S) OF THE DEVELOPER(S)</mark>.

**Examples**:

* [Engage Kiss](https://myanimelist.net/anime/51417/Engage_Kiss)
* [Futsal Boys!!!!!](https://myanimelist.net/anime/40488/Futsal_Boys)
* [Shine Post](https://myanimelist.net/anime/50221/Shine_Post)

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<summary>Blu-ray/DVD</summary>

**Phrasings:**

* **Japanese Release**: <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> was released on Blu-ray and DVD in <mark style="color:red;">NUMBER OF VOLUMES</mark> volumes <mark style="color:green;">by PUBLISHER</mark> from <mark style="color:red;">DATE</mark>, to <mark style="color:red;">DATE</mark>.
* **North American Release**: <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> was released on Blu-ray and DVD <mark style="color:green;">as OFFICIAL ENGLISH TITLE</mark> by <mark style="color:red;">PUBLISHER</mark> from <mark style="color:red;">DATE</mark>, to <mark style="color:red;">DATE</mark>.

**Notes**:&#x20;

You may omit "Blu-ray" or "DVD" if the series was released in only one of the formats.

Japanese Blu-ray/DVD release information can be included as well, but English release information is prioritized.&#x20;

Purchase benefits from standard and limited-edition volumes should not be included; such details widely vary and, in some cases, may be too long to list.

**Examples**:

* [Non Non Biyori](https://myanimelist.net/anime/17549/Non_Non_Biyori)
* [Ookamikakushi](https://myanimelist.net/anime/7079/Ookamikakushi)
* [Full Metal Panic!](https://myanimelist.net/anime/71)

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<summary>Episode Bundled/Included with Product</summary>

**Phrasing**:&#x20;

1. <mark style="color:red;">\[i]EPISODE TITLE\[/i]</mark> was bundled with the release of the <mark style="color:red;">NUMBER OF VOLUMES</mark> volume(s) of the <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> manga\*.
2. <mark style="color:red;">\[i]EPISODE TITLE\[/i]</mark> is an unaired episode that was bundled with the <mark style="color:red;">VOLUME NUMBER</mark> Blu-ray/DVD volume of <mark style="color:red;">\[i]PARENT SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark>.

**Notes**:&#x20;

1. "bundled with" can be replaced with "included in" whenever necessary.
2. This refers to episodes that did not originally air with the TV series and were only included in the TV series' Blu-ray/DVD release.

**Examples**:

* [Kaichou wa Maid-sama!: Omake da yo!](https://myanimelist.net/anime/9366/Kaichou_wa_Maid-sama__Omake_da_yo)
* [Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon S: Nippon no Omotenashi - Attend wa Dragon desu](https://myanimelist.net/anime/49893/Kobayashi-san_Chi_no_Maid_Dragon_S__Nippon_no_Omotenashi_-_Attend_wa_Dragon_desu)
* [Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu - Eris no Goblin Toubatsu](https://myanimelist.net/anime/50360/Mushoku_Tensei__Isekai_Ittara_Honki_Dasu_-_Eris_no_Goblin_Toubatsu)
* [Non Non Biyori Nonstop: Bukatsu wo Ganbatta](https://myanimelist.net/anime/49521/Non_Non_Biyori_Nonstop__Bukatsu_wo_Ganbatta)
* [Shokugeki no Souma OVA](https://myanimelist.net/anime/31327/Shokugeki_no_Souma_OVA)

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<summary>Re-masters/Director's Cuts</summary>

**Phrasing**: An edited version of <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> received a rebroadcast starting <mark style="color:red;">START AIRING DATE</mark>. <mark style="color:red;">ORIGINAL VERSION NUMBER OF EPISODES</mark> episodes were combined into <mark style="color:red;">X</mark> <mark style="color:red;">Y</mark> episodes with some scenes being slightly extended.

**Notes:**&#x20;

X = EDITED VERSION NUMBER OF EPISODES

Y = LENGTH OF EACH EPISODE

Other changes from the original version may be mentioned.

(V.6.4 of the[ Anime Guidelines](https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=141101))\


**Examples**:

* [Psycho Pass](https://myanimelist.net/anime/13601)
* [Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu](https://myanimelist.net/anime/31240)

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<summary>Early Streaming of TV Anime</summary>

This concerns seasonal TV anime series that are currently airing. For further details and phrasings, see the [More Info](more-info) section.

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<summary>Japanese Airing Block</summary>

**Phrasing**: <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> aired on <mark style="color:red;">TV STATION NAME</mark>'s <mark style="color:red;">AIRING BLOCK NAME</mark> block.

**Notes:** (V.6.1 of the[ Anime Guidelines](https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=141101))

**Examples**:

* [Ingress the Animation](https://myanimelist.net/anime/37438)
* [Paradise Kiss](https://myanimelist.net/anime/322)

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<summary>International Release</summary>

**Phrasing**: <mark style="color:red;">\[i]FILM TITLE\[/i]</mark> premiered in North America\* as <mark style="color:red;">\[i]TRANSLATED TITLE\[/i]</mark> in theaters\*\* on <mark style="color:red;">DATE</mark>.

**Notes**: **For films only.**

\*The North American premiere of the film is prioritized; no other international premiere should be mentioned. However, if the film's first international release is not in North America, then this can also be added, specifying the appropriate region.&#x20;

\*\*Depending on the case, this can be replaced with the name of the event if the premiere took place at a festival or another event.

**Examples**:

* [Gyokou no Nikuko-chan](https://myanimelist.net/anime/45620/Gyokou_no_Nikuko-chan)
* [Shirobako Movie](https://myanimelist.net/anime/37804/Shirobako_Movie)
* [Toshokan Sensou: Kakumei no Tsubasa](https://myanimelist.net/anime/11001/Toshokan_Sensou__Kakumei_no_Tsubasa)

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<summary>Box Office Revenue</summary>

**Phrasing**: <mark style="color:red;">\[i]FILM TITLE\[/i]</mark> earned <mark style="color:red;">TOTAL AMOUNT IN YEN</mark> yen at the Japanese box office.\*

**Notes**: **For films only.**&#x20;

Include only the final Japanese box office earnings. Final international box office earnings should not be mentioned, unless a notable global milestone is met. (ex. [Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen Ressha-hen](https://myanimelist.net/anime/40456/Kimetsu_no_Yaiba_Movie__Mugen_Ressha-hen))

(V.4.2 of the[ Anime Guidelines](https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=141101))

**Examples**:

* [Gintama: The Final](https://myanimelist.net/anime/39486/Gintama__The_Final)
* [Fate/stay night Movie: Heaven's Feel - III. Spring Song](https://myanimelist.net/anime/33050/Fate_stay_night_Movie__Heavens_Feel_-_III_Spring_Song)
* [Shin Evangelion Movie: ||](https://myanimelist.net/anime/3786/Evangelion__30_10_Thrice_Upon_a_Time)

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<summary>Promotional Animation</summary>

**Phrasing:** <mark style="color:red;">\[i]SERIES TITLE\[/i]</mark> was commissioned by <mark style="color:red;">COMPANY</mark> to promote <mark style="color:red;">REASON OF PROMOTION</mark>.

**Examples**:

* [Au Tabi ni, Atarashii](https://myanimelist.net/anime/41844/Au_Tabi_ni_Atarashii)
* [Kaigo to Ikiru](https://myanimelist.net/anime/40645/Kaigo_to_Ikiru)
* [Turnover](https://myanimelist.net/anime/30358/Turnover)

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<summary>Seiyuu of Source Material</summary>

**Phrasing**: The cast members from <mark style="color:red;">SOURCE MATERIAL</mark> reprised their roles in the anime.

**Notes**:&#x20;

If the seiyuu from the source material differs, this may be noted as well. Seiyuu names should be omitted.

(VI.7 of the[ Anime Guidelines](https://myanimelist.net/forum/?topicid=141101))

**Examples**:

* [Akatsuki no Yona](https://myanimelist.net/anime/25013)
* [Kuusen Madoushi Kouhosei no Kyoukan](https://myanimelist.net/anime/25283)
* [Seikan Tsukai no World Break](https://myanimelist.net/anime/22663)

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### Other Examples for Reference

* [A Kite](https://myanimelist.net/anime/320/A_Kite)
* [Ayanami Rei, Hajimete no Kuchibeni](https://myanimelist.net/anime/43751/Ayanami_Rei_Hajimete_no_Kuchibeni)
* [Aya to Majo](https://myanimelist.net/anime/42143/Aya_to_Majo)
* [Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Ultra Romantic Teaser PV - Ishigami Yuu wa Kataritai](https://myanimelist.net/anime/50325/)
* [Kud Wafter](https://myanimelist.net/anime/35960/Kud_Wafter)
* [On Your Mark](https://myanimelist.net/anime/1047/On_Your_Mark)
* [Serial Experiments Lain](https://myanimelist.net/anime/339/Serial_Experiments_Lain)
* [Tuzki: Love Assassin](https://myanimelist.net/anime/23903/Tuzki__Love_Assassin)
* [Steins;Gate: Kyoukaimenjou no Missing Link - Divide By Zero](https://myanimelist.net/anime/32188/Steins_Gate__Kyoukaimenjou_no_Missing_Link_-_Divide_By_Zero)
* [Yoake Tsugeru Lu no Uta](https://myanimelist.net/anime/34792/Yoake_Tsugeru_Lu_no_Uta)
