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* '''VIDEO -''' yeah... well... as always. | * '''VIDEO -''' yeah... well... as always. | ||
* '''The official page for the anime -''' Lists the main and secondary cast generally. Sometimes gives the hiragana readings as well (from which you can get the main name). | * '''The official page for the anime -''' Lists the main and secondary cast generally. Sometimes gives the hiragana readings as well (from which you can get the main name). | ||
* '''[https://ja.wikipedia.org Japanese wiki] -''' this should be the BEST source for characters since they most of the time also give the hiragana reading (inside brackets). And they mention seiyuu changes, generally... | |||
* '''[ | * '''[https://wikiwiki.jp/seiyu_syukei/ https://wikiwiki.jp/seiyu_syukei/] -''' lists complete cast info per episode for a number of anime since 2008 and for ongoing anime. | ||
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* '''[http://www.anime-title.com/ http://www.anime-title.com/] -''' lists complete cast info per episode for a number of anime, older one as well as ongoing. Note that the cast info is very well hidden, after you select an anime, you need to click on an episode title to unfold the cast info (it doesn't show a pointer cursor). If nothing unfolds, then that episode has no cast info. | * '''[http://www.anime-title.com/ http://www.anime-title.com/] -''' lists complete cast info per episode for a number of anime, older one as well as ongoing. Note that the cast info is very well hidden, after you select an anime, you need to click on an episode title to unfold the cast info (it doesn't show a pointer cursor). If nothing unfolds, then that episode has no cast info. | ||
* '''[https://www.mau2.com/list/anime/date/new https://www.mau2.com/list/anime/date/new]''' - cast listing for 2006-20xx series. some older stuff but those are usually very incomplete datawise. | |||
* '''[ | * '''[https://seiyudb.hatenadiary.org/ SeiyuuDB]''' - complete cast info for various series in the 20xx range. | ||
* '''[ | |||
* Generally, [[Staff Credits#Credit sources|almost every page I gave to get the anime staff data]] from also lists cast, just without a reading. | * Generally, [[Staff Credits#Credit sources|almost every page I gave to get the anime staff data]] from also lists cast, just without a reading. | ||
<!-- * '''[http://homepage2.nifty.com/KNIGHT/anime/ http://homepage2.nifty.com/KNIGHT/anime/] -''' lists cast info for various older anime. For some anime a few episodes might be missing.--> | |||
One thing to note, if you add a character WITHOUT the official Japanese name and WITHOUT any links whatsoever, well that's just lame and makes it quite hard to track down the character to see if that's really his name and what not, but alas, we're not as strict with characters as we are with creators. I bet we have quite a number of characters by now whose name order is wrong or who don't meet [[AniDB Definition:Romanisation|our romanisation standards]]. | One thing to note, if you add a character WITHOUT the official Japanese name and WITHOUT any links whatsoever, well that's just lame and makes it quite hard to track down the character to see if that's really his name and what not, but alas, we're not as strict with characters as we are with creators. I bet we have quite a number of characters by now whose name order is wrong or who don't meet [[AniDB Definition:Romanisation|our romanisation standards]]. | ||
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* Examples of full cast: {{a|4563|Death Note}}, {{a|584|Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu}} (the Cast tab, click on "show all" at the bottom of the table) | * Examples of full cast: {{a|4563|Death Note}}, {{a|584|Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu}} (the Cast tab, click on "show all" at the bottom of the table) | ||
* Examples of full staff credits: {{a|4526|Top wo Nerae! Gekijouban}}, for something that's still ongoing - {{a|6080|Queen's Blade}} (the Staff tab, can also check Staff per episode) | * Examples of full staff credits: {{a|4526|Top wo Nerae! Gekijouban}}, for something that's still ongoing - {{a|6080|Queen's Blade}} (the Staff tab, can also check Staff per episode) | ||
* Examples of full anime OSTs (collections): [ | * Examples of full anime OSTs (collections): [https://anidb.net/co14 Cowboy Bebop Original Soundtrack 3: Blue], [https://anidb.net/co2 Gankutsuou Original Soundtrack], and a single - [https://anidb.net/co22 Hemisphere] | ||
==Notes about adding character data== | ==Notes about adding character data== | ||
{{eyecatch|Note|These are some items I learned about while adding characters on my own. These notes may not accurately reflect AniDB policy, but may be helpful to other users just getting started adding character data.}} | {{eyecatch|Note|These are some items I learned about while adding characters on my own. These notes may not accurately reflect AniDB policy, but may be helpful to other users just getting started adding character data.}} | ||
* '''For all data''' it is preferred to stick with original Japanese sources, written in Japanese. This means your primary sources should be Japanese broadcast (or R2 DVD) video, official Japanese web site (.jp), and [ | * '''For all data''' it is preferred to stick with original Japanese sources, written in Japanese. This means your primary sources should be Japanese broadcast (or R2 DVD) video, official Japanese web site (.jp), and [https://ja.wikipedia.org Japanese Wiki]. | ||
* '''Automatic translation''' services such as [ | * '''Automatic translation''' services such as [https://translate.google.com Google Translate] and [https://www.babelfish.com/ BabelFish] may be helpful, but should not be trusted on their own. Expect some words (especially names) to be translated incorrectly. Try to find a more authoritative source to corroborate translated information. | ||
* '''Spoiler tags''' should be used in character descriptions to hide potentially spoiling information. English Wikipedia contains a lot of spoilers. | * '''Spoiler tags''' should be used in character descriptions to hide potentially spoiling information. English Wikipedia contains a lot of spoilers. | ||
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* '''For character images''' the official Japanese web site is preferred over screen caps from the video. | * '''For character images''' the official Japanese web site is preferred over screen caps from the video. | ||
* '''Character images''' may be as large as 400 pixels wide by | * '''Character images''' may be as large as 400 pixels wide by 600 pixels tall, but must not exceed 153600 bytes in size. | ||
* '''Episode relations''' are added by editing the character to anime relation and entering values into the Episodes field. Acceptable values consist of a series of comma separated ranges which may be delimited by hyphens. Just enter something like "1-26", or "2,5,8", or "9-13,16,22,26". | * '''Episode relations''' are added by editing the character to anime relation and entering values into the Episodes field. Acceptable values consist of a series of comma separated ranges which may be delimited by hyphens. Just enter something like "1-26", or "2,5,8", or "9-13,16,22,26". | ||
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* Do '''NOT''' add new characters to serve as guises of existing characters unless you are '''SURE''' that they should be added. Consult a mod before doing anything if you're not sure. | * Do '''NOT''' add new characters to serve as guises of existing characters unless you are '''SURE''' that they should be added. Consult a mod before doing anything if you're not sure. | ||
* Do '''NOT''' add guises to Pokemon or Digimon without consulting with worf first. Consider this your only warning. | * Do '''NOT''' add guises to Pokemon or Digimon without consulting with worf first. Consider this your only warning. | ||
* '''Irreconcilable''' changes to factual data ''not covered by tags'', such as the character's birth date, justify new guises. | * '''Irreconcilable''' changes to '''factual''' data '''not covered by tags''', such as the character's birth date, justify new guises. | ||
* '''Major''' changes to character design, such as those tied to a change of character design''er'' in a reboot series, justify new guises. This does not include SD designs, which are treated separately (see below). | * '''Major''' changes to character design, such as those tied to a change of character design'''''er''''' in a reboot series, justify new guises. This does not include SD designs, which are treated separately (see below). | ||
* '''Major''' aging (baby vs child vs adolescent vs adult vs elderly) '''generally''' justifies new guises, but ''not always''. Unless a mod says otherwise, assume it does. | * '''Major''' aging (baby vs child vs adolescent vs adult vs elderly) '''generally''' justifies new guises, but '''not always'''. Unless a mod says otherwise, assume it does. | ||
* Disguises that involve taking on a different identity, such as those of magical girls, '''generally''' justify new guises, but ''not always''. Unless a mod says otherwise, assume they do. A noteworthy exception is [https://anidb.net/ch1283 Kinomoto Sakura], who does not receive guises for each of her countless changes in magical girl wardrobe. | * Disguises that involve taking on a different identity, such as those of magical girls, '''generally''' justify new guises, but '''not always'''. Unless a mod says otherwise, assume they do. A noteworthy exception is [https://anidb.net/ch1283 Kinomoto Sakura], who does not receive guises for each of her countless changes in magical girl wardrobe. | ||
* Super deformed (SD or "chibi") guises should only be added when they have significance. A short special self-parody episode or a few short regular-episode scenes featuring SD designs '''do not''' justify SD guises, but an entire self-parody show with SD guises probably does. Assume they shouldn't be added and always contact a mod before adding any. | * Super deformed (SD or "chibi") guises should only be added when they have '''significance'''. A short special self-parody episode or a few short regular-episode scenes featuring SD designs '''do not''' justify SD guises, but an entire self-parody show with SD guises probably does. Assume they shouldn't be added and always contact a mod before adding any. | ||
* Major shifts in personality and relations '''may''', but '''generally won't''', justify new guises. '''Always''' contact a mod ''before even considering'' adding any. Be advised that, unless you have a ''very'' good case for adding the guise, it will be shot down. | * Major shifts in personality and relations '''may''', but '''generally won't''', justify new guises. '''Always''' contact a mod '''before even considering''' adding any. Be advised that, unless you have a '''very''' good case for adding the guise, it will be shot down. | ||
* '''Minor''' changes such as one or two tags no longer being valid as a result of a plot event or very minor design changes '''will never''' justify new guises. Don't bother with those. | * '''Minor''' changes such as one or two tags no longer being valid as a result of a plot event or very minor design changes '''will never''' justify new guises. The same applies to minor incidental, event-based, or otherwise situational occurrences of '''little impact''', especially if they are not even enough to justify applying the relevant tags, if any. That also applies to any and all '''wardrobe changes''', unless covered by any of the preceding rules. Don't bother with any of those. | ||
===Choosing the parent guise=== | ===Choosing the parent guise=== | ||
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Please note that concubinage is a much more "official" relationship than that between paramours, which is generally seen as strictly illicit; historical concubines have often held positions of power within their lovers' households due to the very fact they held concubine status. If a character is described as an "official mistress", it is generally fine to understand that to be a case of concubinage. Ask if on doubt. | Please note that concubinage is a much more "official" relationship than that between paramours, which is generally seen as strictly illicit; historical concubines have often held positions of power within their lovers' households due to the very fact they held concubine status. If a character is described as an "official mistress", it is generally fine to understand that to be a case of concubinage. Ask if on doubt. | ||
{{eyecatch|Note|If people simply have sex and there are no romantic feelings involved, '''''DO NOT''''' add this relation; in fact, do not add '''any''' relation for that at all. This is far and away the most common case in pornographic anime, so only add this relation to characters in those anime if you are '''doubly sure''' that yes, romantic feelings are very much involved. That applies even if the characters have sex routinely.}} | |||
===other=== | ===other=== | ||