Contributing to the Database
AniKura’s database is built through automated data ingestion from upstream APIs (AniList, MAL, Trakt, TMDB, MangaDex) combined with community contributions from users like you. This model is inspired by TMDB — the community improves what automation provides as a baseline.
Every contribution matters: fixing a typo, uploading a better cover image, adding a missing staff credit, or submitting a brand-new title you just heard about all make the database better for everyone.
What You Can Contribute
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Edit an existing entry | Correct or improve anime, manga, character, or staff data |
| Suggest a new entry | Submit a title missing from the database (new, regional, older OVAs) |
| Upload an image | Cover art, banner images, character portraits, screenshots |
| Add a character or staff member | Submit missing characters and their media relationships |
How to Submit
Editing an existing entry
- Navigate to the anime, manga, character, or staff page
- Click the Edit button (visible to all registered users)
- Make your changes — you’ll see current values alongside your proposed changes
- Add a brief edit summary (e.g., “Fixed episode count per official source”)
- Submit — your edit enters the moderation queue
Submitting a new entry
- Click Add New from the top navigation or your dashboard
- Fill in the required fields (see table below)
- Include at least one source link for verification
- Submit — your entry enters the moderation queue
Required fields for new entries:
| Field | Anime | Manga |
|---|---|---|
| Title (romaji) | Required | Required |
| Type/format | Required | Required |
| Status | Required | Required |
| Source link | Required | Required |
| Synopsis | Recommended | Recommended |
| Cover image | Recommended | Recommended |
| Start date | If known | If known |
| Episode/chapter count | If known | If known |
Trust Level System
AniKura uses a tiered trust system to balance data quality with contributor autonomy. As your approved contribution count grows, your edits require less manual review.
Trust Level 0 — New Contributor
- All edits require moderator approval before going live
- Can submit edits, new entries, and images
- Default level for all new accounts
Trust Level 1 — Contributor
Unlocked after: 10 approved edits
- Minor edits auto-approve (typo fixes, formatting corrections, adding alternative titles)
- Major edits (synopsis changes, genre modifications, status updates) still require approval
- Image uploads still require approval
Trust Level 2 — Trusted Contributor
Unlocked after: 50 approved contributions
- All metadata edits auto-approve (synopses, genres, dates, episode counts, staff credits)
- New entry suggestions still require approval
- Image uploads auto-approve
- Can flag other users’ edits for review
Trust Level 3 — Curator
Unlocked after: 200 approved contributions + manual promotion by a moderator
- All contributions auto-approve including new entries
- Can approve or reject other users’ pending contributions
- Can revert any edit via the revision history
- Earns the Curator badge on their profile
Trust levels can be revoked if a contributor repeatedly submits inaccurate or malicious edits.
Moderation and Revision History
All contributions requiring approval appear in the moderation queue. Each pending contribution shows:
- The contributor’s username, Trust Level, and approval rate
- The entity that was edited or created
- A diff view showing exactly what changed (old → new)
- The contributor’s edit summary
- Source links for verification
Every entity maintains a complete revision history: every field change with before/after values, who made the change, when, and whether it was community or automated. Click “History” on any page to view.
Conflict resolution: Community edits from Level 2+ contributors take precedence over automated data ingestion. Level 0–1 edits defer to automated data unless a moderator explicitly approves the community version.
Image Contributions
Accepted types and requirements
| Type | Aspect Ratio | Min Dimensions | Max Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cover art | 2:3 (portrait) | 300×450 px | 5 MB |
| Banner | 16:9 (landscape) | 1200×675 px | 5 MB |
| Character portrait | 2:3 (portrait) | 200×300 px | 3 MB |
| Screenshot | 16:9 | 720×405 px | 5 MB |
Accepted formats: JPEG, PNG, WebP.
Image processing pipeline
When you upload an image, AniKura automatically:
- Validates file type and size
- Stores the original in Cloudflare R2 (archival copy)
- Deduplicates via SHA-256 hash
- Serves via Cloudflare Image Resizing (WebP conversion, responsive sizing, quality optimization)
Upload the highest quality version you have — the system handles format and compression.
Image guidelines
- Prefer official key visuals, cover art, and promotional images over screenshots or fan art
- Do not upload watermarked images
- Screenshots must be clean: no subtitles, no player UI
- Only upload images you have the right to distribute (official materials, screenshots from licensed content, or fan art with the artist’s explicit permission)
Badges
| Badge | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Editor | 10+ approved edits |
| Curator | 50+ approved contributions |
| Archivist | 200+ approved contributions |
| Artisan | 50+ approved image uploads |
| Pathfinder | 20+ approved new entries |
Code of Conduct
- Be accurate — verify edits against official sources and include source links
- Be respectful — edit summaries should be professional; use the appeals process for disputes
- Don’t vandalize — submitting false information results in trust level revocation
- Don’t spam — trivial edits to inflate contribution counts are detectable
Getting Started
- Create an account at anikura.io/register
- Browse any anime or manga page and click Edit
- Your first edits will be reviewed — this is normal and expected
- After 10 approved edits, you reach Level 1 and minor edits auto-approve
- Keep contributing — the community improves what automation can’t
Thank you for making AniKura’s data the best in the industry.