Mangabaka Data Policy & Submission Criteria

# Titles Traits For detailed style rules (punctuation, furigana handling, capitalization) consult the full [Title Type Designations](https://mangabaka.org/pages/general/11-title-type-designations) page. Below is a summary of how to assign traits. Every title carries one or more traits that describe its role. Traits are **not tied to a specific language** — a romanized title can be marked `official`, a native‑script title can be `alternative`, and combinations like `official` + `native` are allowed. ## Trait Assignment Quick Reference - **Official** — A title used by licensed publishers or the original creator. - **Native** — The title in the work's original script (e.g. Japanese kanji). Also used for official titles that differ between serialization formats (e.g. chapter vs. volume title). - **Alternative** — Any other known title (abbreviations, alternate romanizations, cover texts, etc.). - **Without traits:** fan translations (accepted but not displayed by default). ### Native Titles - **Native script title (with or without furigana)** → Language: native language of the series · Traits: `NATIVE` + `PRIMARY` (add note `With furigana` if applicable) - **Romanized native title** → Language: romanized form · Traits: `NATIVE` + `PRIMARY` (note `With furigana` if applicable) - **Alternative native title without furigana** → Language: native language · Traits: `NATIVE` + `ALTERNATIVE` (note `Without furigana`) - **Alternative romanized title without furigana** → Language: romanized form · Traits: `NATIVE` + `ALTERNATIVE` (note `Without furigana`) - **Foreign‑language native title** (e.g., ONE PUNCH-MAN) → Language: foreign language · Traits: `NATIVE` + `PRIMARY`; a kana reading goes as `NATIVE` + `ALTERNATIVE` with note `Kana title`. ### Official (Licensed) Titles - **Licensed English title** → Language: `ENGLISH` · Traits: `OFFICIAL` + `PRIMARY` (note: publisher name) - **Licensed title in another language** → Language: language of the license · Traits: `OFFICIAL` + `PRIMARY` (note: publisher name) - **Romanized licensed title** (optional) → Language: romanized form · Traits: `OFFICIAL` + `PRIMARY` ### Romanized Titles - **MangaBaka romanization of native title** → Language: romanized form · Traits: `NATIVE` + `PRIMARY` - **Alternative reading romanization** (e.g., "Gyaru" vs "Gal") → Language: romanized form · Traits: `ALTERNATIVE` only (do not add `NATIVE` or `OFFICIAL`) ### Additional Titles - **Official title from another medium** (e.g., LN title on manga entry) → Language: language of the license · Traits: `OFFICIAL` + `ALTERNATIVE` (note: `<publisher> <medium> title`) - **Text from covers/ToC/inserts** → Language: language of the text · Traits: `ALTERNATIVE` (note: `On native covers`) - **Short titles / abbreviations** → Language: language of abbreviation · Traits: `ALTERNATIVE` (note: `Short title`) ### Unofficial Titles - **Fan translations** → Language: language of translation · No traits (implicitly unofficial). Only mark `PRIMARY` if it is the most complete translation and no official title exists. ## Title Mechanics ### Title Groups - **Primary** — The main display title for a language. One per language. Manual primary overrides require the row to be locked. - **Manual** — User‑curated title. Locking it protects it from automatic source updates. - **Source** — Automatically imported from external metadata (AniList, MAL, etc.). ### Locking Locked titles are protected from automatic metadata updates and can be set as the manual primary for their language. Editing a title's text or language auto‑locks it on save. Toggle the lock to allow sources to overwrite it again. ### 💡 Language Detection Titles with language set to "Unknown" may show a blue suggestion icon based on automatic detection. Click to review and apply the detected language. A grayed‑out icon means the language was already auto‑detected and applied. ### 🔗 Sources Stacked icons to the right of the title text show which external sources provided this title (e.g. AniList, MAL, Kitsu). Hover to see the full list with links. Titles without sources were added manually. ### ⚠️ Conflicts A warning appears when multiple sources disagree on a title's text or language. Click to review each variant and pick the correct one, or resolve all at once. Resolved conflicts show a dimmed icon. ### 📝 Notes Add a note to any title for context (e.g. why a title was chosen, which edition it comes from). A highlighted icon means a note already exists. ### Hide vs Delete - **Hide** — Suppresses a source‑imported title from display without removing it. Hidden titles stay in the database but may still be updated by future source syncs unless also locked. - **Delete** — Permanently removes the title. Only available for titles with no external sources. ### Editing Source Titles When you edit the text of a source‑imported title, the original version is automatically hidden on save. This prevents the unedited title from reappearing during future metadata syncs. ### Sorting & Grouping Titles are split into *Often used languages* (English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean and their romanized forms) and *Others*. Within each group, titles sort by language, then by designation (primary first, then manual, then source). Use the Sort button to re‑sort manually — the system also sorts automatically on save. --- # Descriptions ## Official Preferred descriptions are those from official English sources. The source must be mentioned at the end of each description. - Source: Publisher ## Translated If an official description is not available, a translation from the native publisher or official platform will be preferred. The source must be mentioned at the end of each description, followed by a comma and "translated". - Source: Publisher name, translated ## Original We do not allow original descriptions written by fans or taken from scanlations, except in the following case: When you translate two or more native descriptions and combine them into a single original description. In this case, "edited" should be added at the end. - Source: Publisher Name, Publisher Name 2, Edited > **Note:** The goal is to maintain accuracy and traceability. Always prioritize official or translatable sources over fan-written content. Descriptions must not include any AI-generated or made-up content. --- # Metadata ## Series Creation Rules (for separating different serializations) A **new series entry** is created when: - **Change of primary medium** (magazine → newspaper → fanclub bulletin → educational magazine) - **Chapter numbering resets** (new run starts at chapter 1 again) - **Long hiatus with no numerical continuity** - **Spin‑off or protagonist change** (e.g., *Atom Cat*) - **One‑shot with its own title** → each one‑shot = separate series (chapter count = 1) - **Webtoon season with its own page or distinct title:** If a platform creates a separate page for a later season (e.g., a new URL or the title changes to “Title Season 2”), that season gets its own entry. Seasons that simply continue on the same page remain part of the original series. **No grouping** of one‑shots or different magazine versions unless explicit continuation is proven. **Anthology rules:** - ✅ Gets its own entry if: It was released **individually first** (as a single publication). The same oneshot appeared in different anthologies (even if it was also in collections). - ❌ Does **NOT** get its own entry if: It was released **directly in an anthology** (not individually first) and it has **not** appeared in multiple different anthologies. ## Publication Status Indicates the serialization status of the work, not the translation progress. | Status | Description | | --- | --- | | **Upcoming** | The series has been officially announced but has not yet started publication. | | **Ongoing** | The series is still being published. Volume and chapter counts reflect the currently available material. | | **Complete** | The series has finished publication (all chapters/volumes released). | | **Hiatus** | The series is on a break. Use only if an official announcement has been made. | | **Cancelled** | The series has been officially discontinued. Use only if confirmed by the publisher or author. | > **Note:** Do not infer status from the absence of new chapters or from narrative conclusions. Unless an official announcement confirms hiatus, cancellation, or completion, the series should remain listed as **Ongoing**. ## Media Type - **Manga:** Comics originally published in Japan (Japanese language / Japanese publishers). - **Manhwa:** Comics originally published in South Korea (Korean language / Korean publishers). - **Manhua:** Comics originally published in China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong (Chinese language / Chinese publishers). - **Novel:** Includes both traditional novels and light novels. Typically text-focused, may include illustrations. - **OEL:** Comics published in Original English Language (or first released in English). This category also serves as a blanket term for Western works created in the style of manga, regardless of language. Variants include: Comics from Europe, Latin America, or other regions that follow manga aesthetics. - **Other:** Used for non-standard publications such as artbooks, illustration collections, fanbooks, or hybrid works that don't fit the above categories. > **Notes:** > - Media type is determined by the country of origin and original language of publication, not by the creator's ethnicity. > - For Novel, OEL, and Other, there is currently no distinction based on country of origin or original language. These categories are used broadly regardless of where the work was published. > - While OEL technically stands for "Original English Language," it is commonly used as an umbrella term for all non-Asian manga-style works until more specific language-based distinctions become necessary. > - Because country‑of‑origin metadata is not yet automatically enforced, the following tags are **mandatory** to specify the nature of each entry: > * **Novels:** Apply `Novel`, `Light Bungei`, `Japanese Novel`, `Chinese Novel`, `Korean Novel`, `Light Novel`, or `Web Novel` as appropriate. > * **Web novels:** Accepted only by manual request; no bulk import. Always tag them `Web Novel`. > * **Light novels:** Tagged `Light Novel`; follow the same metadata standards as novels. > * **Manga, Manhwa, Manhua:** Always apply `One Shot` (if a single chapter), `Full Color`, `Short Chapter`, `Long Strip` / `Webtoon` (for webtoons), or `Web Comic` (mandatory for webtoons/full‑color webcomics). Self‑published or event‑sold doujinshi (e.g., Comiket) must also carry the `Doujinshi` tag. > * **Doujinshi:** Generally one‑shots, unless they are anthologies (in which case the `Anthology` tag is mandatory). Recategorize them as manga with the proper tags. ## Content Rating - **Safe:** Clean content, suitable for all ages. No sexual themes, nudity, or suggestive elements. Focuses purely on storytelling. - **Suggestive:** Equivalent to "ecchi". May include partial nudity (e.g., topless characters, underwear) without explicit sexual context. Features mild innuendo or teasing situations, often playful or fanservice-oriented. - **Erotica:** Centers on sexual themes and intimacy with artistic or narrative intent, but not in an explicit way. May depict nudity or sexual situations, but genitals are not depicted. Focus is on mood, tension, or sensuality rather than explicit acts. - **Pornographic:** Explicit sexual content intended primarily for arousal. Includes the depiction of genitalia, sexual acts, or fluids — even if censored (e.g., mosaic bars, light flares, steam, or other masking techniques). Censorship does not change the rating. > **Note:** Any visible or implied genitalia, regardless of censorship, automatically classifies the content as Pornographic. ## License Indicates whether a work has been officially licensed. Currently the database only tracks **English licenses**; support for other languages is planned for a future release. Select **YES** if an official English‑language edition exists (e.g., published by Viz Media, Yen Press, Seven Seas, etc.). Select **NO** if the work has only fan translations, scanlations, or no English release. > **Note:** The presence of an official English title is the only licensable data tracked at this time. When additional language licenses become available, this field will be expanded accordingly. ## Anime Adaptation Indicates whether the work has an official animated adaptation (TV series, OVA, movie, ONA, etc.). This metadata field is **exclusively for anime** — other types of adaptations such as live‑action films, doramas, CD dramas, light novels, webtoons, stage plays, or audio dramas are not recorded here. If those adaptations exist, they can be tracked using the appropriate **tags** on the series entry. Select **YES** only if the anime has a **confirmed release date**. An adaptation that was announced but never materialised (project cancelled or shelved) counts as **NO**, even if a promotional video was released. > **Note:** Promotional videos (PVs) and motion comics do not qualify as anime adaptations. ## Volume Count The volume count must reflect the **current series only**. Publishers sometimes continue the numbering from a previous series for marketing or licensing reasons, even though the new story is a separate serialization. In these cases, the original series keeps its own volume count, the new series starts fresh from volume 1 in its own entry – and its chapter table of contents also resets – regardless of the publisher’s numbering. > **Example:** A series runs for 7 volumes. Three years later a new, separate serialization is released under a different title, but the publisher labels its first volume as “Volume 8” for continuity. On MangaBaka, the first series keeps its count of 1‑7, and the new series is entered as a separate work starting from its own volume 1. - **Manhwa/Manhua:** Seasons are not counted as volumes — they are serialized formats. If a season is later compiled into physical volumes, the count is added at that point. - If a series is released directly in volumes without prior serialization, those volumes serve as the primary reference. This direct‑to‑volume format was historically used by rental book shops (*kashihon*) and is still common for light novels that were never serialized in a magazine, as well as for book‑only adaptations of web novels. - **Doujinshi:** Standalone issues (e.g., 30–60 page booklets) are considered chapters, not volumes. A volume counter is only added when a doujinshi receives a compiled volume release or a *soushuuhen* (総集編) edition. - **Incomplete first editions:** If the first published edition was never finished (e.g., early *Astro Boy* prints of only 3 volumes), **do not use it as the primary count**. Instead, use the most complete edition that follows the original serialization. The incomplete edition is documented in metadata notes. - **One‑shots:** Chapter count = 1, volume count = blank (zero). This applies regardless of later anthology inclusions. - **Non‑numeric volume naming:** If a volume uses special characters such as `上` (*above*), `下` (*below*), `前` (*front*), `中` (*middle*), `後` (*back*) in place of numbers, all such volumes belong to a **single entry** (not separate entries). - **Digital‑only or never compiled:** If a work has no physical collected edition, leave the volume count blank. The chapter count should still be based on the original serialization (web/magazine). - **Webtoons:** Season groupings (Season 1, Season 2, etc.) that appear on the same platform page or under the same series title are kept as a single entry. Volume counts, if applicable, continue in absolute order across seasons. > **Note:** Digital-only volumes that mirror the physical release (e.g., ebook versions) are considered valid. ## Edition Prioritization (for series with multiple collected editions) When multiple editions exist (*tankōbon*, *kanzenban*, *bunkoban*, *shinshoban*, *shinsōban*), the primary reference is determined by this priority order: 1. **The most complete edition** – highest number of **original serialization installments** (each magazine publication date counts as one chapter). 2. **The edition that preserves the original publication order** – not an author‑reordered “best‑of” arrangement. 3. **The earliest complete edition** if multiple editions tie on completeness and order. **Default priority:** In most cases, the standard *tankōbon* (or *shinshoban* (新書判), a 112mm x 174mm format common for shonen/shoujo manga) is prioritized as the primary reference – **only if** it follows the original order and contains all installments. If it reorders or omits content, it becomes an **alternative edition**. ### Summary table | Priority | Edition type | Rationale | |----------|--------------|-----------| | Highest | Complete edition preserving original order & all installments | E.g., Kodansha *Tezuka Complete Works* for Astro Boy | | High | Integral editions (*Daizenshu*, *Original Kōsei-ban*) | Collect 100% of serialized material (but check order) | | Default | Standard *tankōbon* / *shinshoban* (if complete & ordered) | Default reference for most series | | Low | *Bunkoban* | Often reorder/condense content; not primary | | None | Editions known to omit chapters or reorder heavily | Documented only in notes (e.g., Akita Shoten Astro Boy) | ## Chapter Count The chapter count must match the total from the **first serialization** of that specific series entry, counting **each individual magazine/newspaper/installment publication date** as one chapter (not later aggregated story arcs). If a story arc spanned multiple issues, each issue is a separate chapter. - If serialization occurs across different magazines or with long pauses **without narrative continuity**, treat them as separate series. (If the story continues uninterrupted across magazine changes, it remains the same series.) - Extra chapters (epilogues, uncollected chapters that belonged to the serialization) are included. Afterwords, oneshots, and pilot chapters are excluded. - Side stories are counted only if they were part of the same serialization and not released under a separate title after the series ended. - **Chapters split into multiple parts** (e.g., "Chapter 1 Part 1", "Chapter 1 Part 2") → each part counts as a full chapter. - **Simultaneous magazine and web serialization** → prioritize the magazine version for the chapter count (the magazine is considered the primary source). - **Digital‑only works** or works never collected in volumes → chapter count follows the web platform or magazine where the serialization originally appeared; leave the volume count blank. > **Note:** Extra chapters are currently counted in the main total until they can be properly separated in the future (see below). ## Extra Chapters Extra chapters **are included** in the total chapter count. These include: - Side chapters (e.g., `Chapter 5.5`) - Bonus chapters (often labelled `番外編` – *bangaihen*, `書き下ろし` – *kakioroshi*, or `おまけ` – *omake*) - Prologues and epilogues that are part of the serialization **When to add a note:** If extra chapters exist outside the main numbering (e.g., they are not labeled with consecutive numbers), add an **italic note** at the bottom of the description: > *Includes two extra chapters.* - For counts under 10, write the number as a word (e.g., `three` instead of `3`). - For counts of 10 or more, you may use digits. **What does NOT count as an extra chapter:** - Afterwords (`あとがき` – *atogaki*) - Advertising pages, volume previews, author comments, or bonus illustrations that are not story chapters > **Tip:** If a series has multiple extra chapters, list them separately in the notes only when necessary. The main goal is to inform users that the total chapter count includes material outside the standard numbered sequence. ## Example: Astro Boy (Tetsuwan Atom) main serialization - **Original publication:** *Shōnen* magazine (Kobunsha), April 1952 – March 1968. - **Total individual installments (chapters):** **230** (each monthly issue, supplement, or special edition counted separately). These are grouped into 64 story arcs for reference, but the canonical chapter count is 230. - **Primary reference edition:** **Kodansha “Osamu Tezuka Complete Manga Works”** (20 volumes, 1979‑1982) – preserves all 230 installments in original publication order. - **Alternative editions:** - Akita Shoten 23‑volume set (Dark Horse English release) – reorders stories into author‑preferred sequence, mixes in material from other serializations (newspaper, fan club, one‑shots), and **omits chapter 001 “Astro’s Parents”** entirely. Document as “reordered, incomplete vs. original”. - Kappa Comics (34 vols) – covers only first 57 story arcs (missing final 1966‑1968 chapters). - Sun Comics (21 vols) – reorganized, includes exclusive drawn material but not faithful to original order. - **Missing chapter note:** Chapter 001 “Astro’s Parents” is present in the Kodansha edition but absent from Akita Shoten. Any edition missing chapters cannot be the primary reference. ## Handling of edition‑specific missing chapters (like Akita’s missing chapter 001) When an alternative edition omits a chapter that exists in the original serialization: - The series entry’s **chapter count remains based on the original serialization** (230 for Astro Boy). - The missing chapter is **not** artificially added to the alternative edition’s volume mapping – it simply has no corresponding page range. - Document the omission in the edition’s `notes` field, e.g., “Does not include original chapter 001 ‘Astro’s Parents’ (available in Kodansha Complete Works).” ## Published Start Date Indicates the first appearance date of the work. Always apply the **first release date or first edition** — later reprints or reeditions are not valid. For works with multiple releases across different formats or editions, the earliest release date takes priority. - **Serialized works:** the serialization start date from web magazines, digital platforms, or print magazines determines this value. - **Non‑serialized works:** the original release date of that specific edition applies, including volumes, books, unit doujinshi, and one‑shots. - **Anthologies and compilations:** for books that collect multiple one‑shots or stories, both start and end dates equal the book's actual release day. Do not span the date range across the oldest and newest contained one‑shot. > **Note:** > - For doujinshi sold at events, the event date serves as the release date. Reprint or reedition dates are ignored. > - Even if a one‑shot is later compiled into an anthology or collection, its original first publication date remains the valid start date. ## Published End Date Indicates the final appearance date of the work. Always rely on the **first release date or first edition of the final installment** — reprints and reeditions do not alter this date. For the final installment with multiple releases, the earliest release date of that installment governs. - **Serialized works:** the serialization end date applies, meaning when the last chapter or episode was published. - **Non‑serialized single release:** the end date matches the start date (identical to the first release date), including volumes, books, unit doujinshi, and one‑shots. - **Non‑serialized multi‑volume series:** the end date comes from the final volume's first edition release date. - **Anthologies and compilations:** the end date is the book's release day, identical to the start date. Do not stretch the date to fit the original one‑shots inside. > **Note:** Ongoing series without a known end date leave this field empty. For any non‑serialized single release, the end date always equals the start date. ## AI‑Generated Content Works with substantially AI‑generated art or story are **not disallowed**, but the **`ai generated` tag is mandatory** across all media types. The tag applies mainly to AI‑drawn manga; AI‑written novels are harder to detect and should be tagged if confirmed. ## Standalone A standalone series is one that exists only on Mangabaka, meaning it has no associated IDs from external trackers or databases (e.g., MAL, Anilist, Baka-Updates). ### Examples This is useful in three main scenarios: - When a series has been removed from other platforms but is still hosted here. - When new or niche works appear that haven't yet been listed in any external database. - To fill gaps and preserve content that falls outside the coverage of other trackers. > **Notes:** > - Standalone entries require manual metadata management since automatic syncing with external databases is not possible. > - Only use Standalone when necessary. If an external ID exists now or becomes available later, it should be added to replace the Standalone status. ## Override Auto ID Use this toggle to manually override the automatic ID assignment when the system links to the wrong external entry. ### Examples - **Same title, different author:** When multiple works share the same title but are by different creators. - **Same work, different format:** When a series exists in multiple formats (e.g., manga, doujinshi, novel) and the system picks the wrong one. - **Ambiguous or generic titles:** Titles that could match several unrelated entries in external databases. - **ID mismatch:** When the system assigns an ID that does not correspond to the actual work, even if the title appears similar. > **Note:** > - This toggle gives you manual control to ensure the correct metadata is attached, especially when auto-detection fails due to naming conflicts or incorrect matches. > - If you override an ID, make sure to verify the correct external entry manually before saving. --- # External Source Identifiers Use these fields to link the series to its corresponding entries in external databases. Each source requires a specific ID format — slugs or full URLs should not be used unless specified. Priority indicates the order in which sources are used for metadata fetching (e.g., synopsis, cover images, titles). Higher priority sources are preferred when available. - Anilist **Priority: #1 — Primary source for metadata.** Use only the numeric ID, not the slug. > **Note:** The numeric ID appears in the URL (e.g., `anilist.co/anime/12345` — use `12345`). - Manga-Updates **Priority: #2 — Secondary source for metadata.** Use only the new alphanumeric ID. The old numeric ID format is not supported. > **Tip:** The new ID appears in the URL after `series/` (e.g., `mangaupdates.com/series/abcdef12345` — use `abcdef12345`). - MyAnimeList **Priority: #3 — Tertiary source for metadata.** Use only the numeric ID, not the slug. > **Tip:** The numeric ID appears in the URL (e.g., `myanimelist.net/anime/12345` — use `12345`). - Kitsu **Priority: #4 — Quaternary source for metadata.** Use only the numeric ID, not the slug. > **Tip:** To obtain the ID, open the cover image URL — the numeric ID will be embedded in the image path. - Anime-Planet **Priority: #5 — Lower priority source for metadata.** Use only the slug. > **Tip:** The slug is the part after `manga/` (e.g., `anime-planet.com/anime/title-name` — use `title-name`). - Anime News Network **Priority: Reference only — not used for metadata.** Use only the numeric ID. > **Tip:** The numeric ID appears in the URL (e.g., `animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/anime.php?id=12345` — use `12345`). - Shikimori **Priority: Reference only — not used for metadata.** Uses the same ID as MyAnimeList (1:1 mirror). > **Tip:** Do not add a different ID if the MAL ID is already present. - Wiki Data **Priority: Reference only — not used for metadata.** Use the alphanumeric ID (starts with Q, e.g., Q12345). > **Tip:** Do not use the Wikipedia page title or URL — only the Wiki Data entity ID is valid. **Notes:** > - All external ID fields are optional but encouraged for cross-referencing and metadata enrichment. > - Metadata fetching follows the priority order: Anilist > Manga-Updates > MyAnimeList > Kitsu > Anime-Planet. Sources marked as "reference only" are not used for automatic metadata population. # Publishers Publisher names must reflect the **exact trademark** used by the company. Distinguish between: - **Main publishers:** The primary company releasing the work (e.g., VIZ Media, Yen Press, Seven Seas Entertainment). - **Imprints / Editorial labels:** A brand under which a publisher releases a specific line. Imprints often target a particular audience or format (e.g., Yen On for light novels, Ghost Ship for mature manga). Always use the name as it appears officially, including suffixes like **USA** when needed to differentiate branches (e.g., Square Enix USA vs. the Japanese parent). Abbreviations and internal shorthand are not allowed; stick to the public‑facing trademark. # Links WIP # Covers ## General Rules - **Quality:** The highest available resolution is preferred. **AI‑upscaled images are not allowed.** - **Origin:** Only official covers. **Scanlation‑made covers, unofficial fan edits, or watermarked images (except unobtrusive publisher watermarks) are rejected.** If a cover exists with a scanlation group’s mark, do not use it. - **Color fidelity:** When choosing between similar pixel dimensions, prefer **Booklive** (4:4:4 chroma subsampling) over **Bookwalker** (4:2:0). If Bookwalker offers a significantly higher pixel count, that version may be chosen instead. - **Censorship:** Uncensored covers are preferred. Existing censored covers can be replaced with uncensored versions; no forced blurring or cropping. ## Current Cover Types Right now only the following broad types are available. Choose the one that best fits the image you are uploading. Anything that doesn’t match these categories should be placed under **Other** for the time being. - **Volume** – Covers for compiled volumes (tankobon, single volumes, etc.). Includes both front and back cover images. - **Chapter** – Covers for individual chapter releases — typically used for doujinshi not yet collected into volumes, or digital‑first chapter releases. - **Audiobook** – Covers for audiobook editions of novels, typically square in format. - **Banner** – Rectangular images used as headers or banners on digital platforms (e.g., webtoon apps, reading sites, official publishers websites). - **Season** – Covers specifically for webtoon‑style comics that change at the start of each new season. - **Other** – Covers or thumbnails from web platforms that don’t fit the above categories. Also includes first color pages from volumes, serialization announcement images, placeholders for volumes without finalized covers, and similar cases. **Only use “Other” if none of the standard types match your cover.** > **Future expansion:** A much more granular classification (e.g., `volume: frontcover`, `volume: backcover`, `chapter: opening`, `promo: announcement`, etc.) is planned. When that system launches, covers will be re‑categorized with the finer types. Until then, stick to the broad types above and rely on **Other** for anything that falls outside them. # Tags WIP # Publications: Works and Collections WIP