This infobox is constructed by sandwiching one or more components between a header and footer. For consistency, it is recommended that components be sorted by release date.
Unless otherwise noted, fields should reflect original Japanese dates and editions, as multiple countries/languages lead to clutter.
For consistency, the infobox should remain within the scope of its host article. If, for example, separate pages exist for an anime and its associated film, the film component should not appear on the anime page, and vice versa. The "Other" component may be used to provide links to such closely related works. Similarly, if an article's primary topic is not an anime or manga series, and such series do not receive more than an incidental mention, the article should use the infobox designed for the media type of its focus (e.g. articles on novels and novel series should use ((Infobox Book)), articles on films should use ((Infobox film)), etc.).
The title parameter in each component is optional, and should be used when the title of the specific anime/manga/etc. differs from the name parameter in the header or (if none is given) the article's title.
Other parameters are documented in the following sections.
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This infobox should italicize the article title automatically. If this is not required, add |italic title=no to the list of parameters. If this is required but the title is not being italicized, try |italic title=force.
(({name))}
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(({ja_kanji))} ((({ja_romaji))})
Genre
(({genre))}
Created by
(({creator))}
((Infobox animanga/Header| name =| image =| caption =| ja_kanji =| ja_romaji =| genre =<!-- Note: Use and cite reliable sources to identify genre/s, not personal interpretation. Please don't include more than three genres (per [[MOS:A&M]]). -->| creator =))
Parameter
Description
name
Full common name of the anime, manga, light novel, or etc. Defaults to article name.
image
A relevant image for the work, which should be a movie poster, a DVD/VHS cover, screenshot, or another related image. Be sure to include a valid fair use rationale for the image if you upload one. Include just the filename without the "File:" prefix.
caption
Image caption, which should describe the type of image used.
The Hepburn romanization of the Japanese language title. Leave this blank if it would be the same as the name parameter.
genre
The genre or genres to which the work belongs. List more specific genres over general genres (ex. Mecha is a subgenre of Science fiction, therefore only Mecha should be listed instead of both). Genres should be based on what reliable sources list them and not on personal interpretations. If a genre cannot be cited to a reliable source, then it should not be listed.
creator
The creator or creators of the anime, manga, light novel, or etc. In the case of adaptations or derivative works, this may include creators who were not directly involved but are credited for their indirect contribution by virtue of having created the original work upon which the series may be based.
This template prefers block formatting of parameters.
Parameter
Description
Type
Status
name
name
Full common name of the anime, manga, light novel, or etc. Defaults to article name.
Line
suggested
image
image
A relevant image for the work, which should be a movie poster, a DVD/VHS cover, screenshot, or another related image. Include just the filename without the "File:" prefix.
File
suggested
caption
caption
Image caption, which should describe the type of image used.
Line
suggested
imagesize
imagesizeimage_size
no description
Unknown
optional
alt
alt
no description
Line
optional
ja_kanji
ja_kanji
The title as written in Japan (any mix of kanji, kana, or the Latin alphabet).
Line
suggested
ja_romaji
ja_romaji
The Hepburn romanization of the Japanese language title. Leave this blank if it would be the same as the name parameter.
Line
suggested
genre
genre
The genre or genres to which the work belongs. List more specific genres over general genres (ex. Mecha is a subgenre of Science fiction, therefore only Mecha should be listed instead of both). Genres should be based on what reliable sources list them and not on personal interpretations. If a genre cannot be cited to a reliable source, then it should not be listed.
Line
suggested
creator
creator
The creator or creators of the anime, manga, light novel, or etc.
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((Infobox animanga/Print| type = manga
| title =| author =| illustrator =| publisher =| publisher_en =| demographic =| imprint =| magazine =| magazine_en =| published = (single chapter/volume)
| first = (multiple chapters/volumes)
| last =| volumes =| volume_list =))
Novel
Novel
(({title))}
Written by
(({author))}
Illustrated by
(({illustrator))}
Published by
(({publisher))}
English publisher
(({publisher_en))}
Imprint
(({imprint))}
Demographic
(({demographic))}
Published
(({published))}
((Infobox animanga/Print| type = novel
| title =| author =| illustrator =| publisher =| publisher_en =| demographic =| imprint =| published =))
Novel series
Novel series
(({title))}
Written by
(({author))}
Illustrated by
(({illustrator))}
Published by
(({publisher))}
English publisher
(({publisher_en))}
Imprint
(({imprint))}
Demographic
(({demographic))}
Original run
(({first))} – (({last))}
Volumes
(({volumes))} (List of volumes)
((Infobox animanga/Print| type = novel series
| title =| author =| illustrator =| publisher =| publisher_en =| demographic =| imprint =| first =| last =| volumes =| volume_list =))
Serial novel
Serial novel
(({title))}
Written by
(({author))}
Illustrated by
(({illustrator))}
Published by
(({publisher))}
English publisher
(({publisher_en))}
Imprint
(({imprint))}
Magazine
(({magazine))}
English magazine
(({magazine_en))}
Demographic
(({demographic))}
Published
(({published))}
Volumes
(({volumes))} (List of volumes)
((Infobox animanga/Print| type = serial novel
| title =| author =| illustrator =| publisher =| publisher_en =| demographic =| imprint =| magazine =| magazine_en =| published = (single chapter/volume)
| first = (multiple chapters/volumes)
| last =| volumes =| volume_list =))
Light novel
Light novel
(({title))}
Written by
(({author))}
Illustrated by
(({illustrator))}
Published by
(({publisher))}
English publisher
(({publisher_en))}
Imprint
(({imprint))}
Magazine
(({magazine))}
English magazine
(({magazine_en))}
Demographic
(({demographic))}
Published
(({published))}
Volumes
(({volumes))} (List of volumes)
((Infobox animanga/Print| type = light novel
| title =| author =| illustrator =| publisher =| publisher_en =| demographic =| imprint =| magazine =| magazine_en =| published = (single chapter/volume)
| first = (multiple chapters/volumes)
| last =| volumes =| volume_list =))
Parameter
Explanation
type
Enter one of the following: novel for a single novel, serial novel for a novel series, light novel for a light novel or light novel series, film comic for film comics, mook for a "magazine book", or other. Leave blank for manga.
title
Title of the work, if different from the name field in header.
author
Author of the work.
illustrator
Illustrator of the work, if different from the work's author.
Target demographic of the work. (ex. Children, Shōjo, Shōnen, Seinen, Josei, Salaryman, or General Interest). This is established by the Japanese magazine in which the work was originally published.
imprint
Publisher's label or imprint the work was released under
magazine
Magazine or anthology in which the work was serialized in.
magazine_en
Any English language magazines or anthologies in which the work was serialized in. See ((English manga magazine))
published
If only a single release, use this field instead of first and last. Include full date if available.
first
Date the first chapter (preferably) or volume of the work was originally published. Include month and year at a minimum.
last
Date the last chapter (preferably) or volume of the work was originally published. Include month and year at a minimum. Only insert the last date after it has been published. Leave empty if the work is ongoing.
volumes
The number of volumes
volume_list
Links the number of volumes or chapters to the respective "List of" page.
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If the information is available, please specify using WP:NOTES what exactly named contributors are credited for in the official episode/film/series credits (often on the work's official website or in the end credits roll(s) of the work), as there is typically no singular "directed/produced/written by" credit such as in the American film industries, but instead a wider variety of credits for specific writing, direction, and production duties, which are not used uniformly and universally. See Wikipedia:WikiProject Japan/Film credits glossary which includes some credits that may be used.
TV anime series
Anime television series
(({title))}
Directed by
(({director))}
Produced by
(({producer))}
Written by
(({writer))}
Music by
(({music))}
Studio
(({studio))}
Licensed by
(({licensee))}
Original network
(({network))}
English network
(({network_en))}
Original run
(({first))} – (({last))}
Episodes
(({episodes))} (List of episodes)
((Infobox animanga/Video| type = tv series
| title =| director =| producer =| writer =| music =| studio =| licensee =| network =| network_en =| first =| last =| episodes =<!-- This parameter should only be incremented when new episodes air or when a [[Wikipedia:Identifying reliable sources|reliable source]] can confirm a specific number of episodes. -->| episode_list =))
TV anime film
Anime television film
(({title))}
Directed by
(({director))}
Produced by
(({producer))}
Written by
(({writer))}
Music by
(({music))}
Studio
(({studio))}
Licensed by
(({licensee))}
Original network
(({network))}
English network
(({network_en))}
Released
(({released))}
Runtime
(({runtime))}
Budget
(({budget))}
((Infobox animanga/Video| type = tv film
| title =| director =| producer =| writer =| music =| studio =| licensee =| network =| network_en =| released =| runtime =| budget =))
TV drama
Television drama
(({title))}
Directed by
(({director))}
Produced by
(({producer))}
Written by
(({writer))}
Music by
(({music))}
Studio
(({studio))}
Licensed by
(({licensee))}
Original network
(({network))}
English network
(({network_en))}
Original run
(({first))} – (({last))}
Episodes
(({episodes))} (List of episodes)
((Infobox animanga/Video| type = drama
| title =| director =| producer =| writer =| music =| studio =| licensee =| network =| network_en =| first =| last =| episodes =| episode_list =))
Live-action TV film
Live-action television film
(({title))}
Directed by
(({director))}
Produced by
(({producer))}
Written by
(({writer))}
Music by
(({music))}
Studio
(({studio))}
Licensed by
(({licensee))}
Released
(({released))}
Runtime
(({runtime))}
Budget
(({budget))}
((Infobox animanga/Video| type = live tv film
| title =| director =| producer =| writer =| music =| studio =| licensee =| network =| network_en =| released =| runtime =| budget =))
((Infobox animanga/Video| type = ova/ona
| title =| director =| producer =| writer =| music =| studio =| licensee =| released = (single episode)
| first = (multiple episodes)
| last =| runtime =| episodes =| episode_list =))
Live-action video
Live-action video
(({title))}
Directed by
(({director))}
Produced by
(({producer))}
Written by
(({writer))}
Music by
(({music))}
Studio
(({studio))}
Licensed by
(({licensee))}
Released
(({released))}
Runtime
(({runtime))}
((Infobox animanga/Video| type = live video
| title =| director =| producer =| writer =| music =| studio =| licensee =| released =| runtime =))
((Infobox animanga/Video| type = film/film series
| title =| director =| producer =| writer =| music =| studio =| licensee =| released = (single film)
| first = (multiple films)
| last =| runtime =| budget =| gross =| films = (if multiple)
| film_list =))
Live-action film
Live-action film
(({title))}
Directed by
(({director))}
Produced by
(({producer))}
Written by
(({writer))}
Music by
(({music))}
Studio
(({studio))}
Licensed by
(({licensee))}
Released
(({released))}
Runtime
(({runtime))}
Budget
(({budget))}
Box office
(({gross))}
((Infobox animanga/Video| type = live film
| title =| director =| producer =| writer =| music =| studio =| licensee =| released =| runtime =| budget =| gross =))
Parameter
Explanation
title
Title of the work, if different from the name field in header.
director
Person or persons who directed the work.
producer
Person or persons who produced the work.
writer
Principle writers of the work.
music
Person or persons who composed the original music.
Japanese television networks the series aired on. Only list the networks where the series had its first run.
network_en
English television networks the series aired on. Only list the networks where the English-dubbed version of the series had its first run. Do not include video on demand services such as Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, etc. See ((English anime licensee))
released
Date the work was first released in Japan.
first
Date the series first aired on its original Japanese network. Only insert the date after it has happened. Use the actual date the first episode aired instead of "media dates" like June 1, 2000 @ 25:00.
last
The first air date of the series's last episode on its original Japanese network. Only insert the last episode's date after it has happened. Leave empty if the series is ongoing or renewed. Use the actual date the episode aired instead of "media dates" like June 1, 2000 @ 25:00.
episodes
The number of episodes released. This parameter should only be incremented when new episodes air or when a reliable source confirms a specific number of episodes.
episode_list
Links the number of episodes to the respective "List of" episode article.
runtime
Length of one episode of the work.
budget
Approximate production budget of the work.
gross
Worldwide gross revenue accrued by the work. If worldwide gross is not available, then indicate which region has grossed that amount. Use condensed, rounded values ($22.4 million vs $22,392,684).
Content of the infobox. To use wiki-style bullets with this component, you must start the bullets on the next line and not on the same line as content, as seen below:
((Infobox animanga/Other| title =| content =
* [[thing1]]
* [[thing2]]))
Examples
Note: These examples might not contain accurate information.
