Database Guidelines: Manga

These guidelines are designed to maintain a high-quality and consistent manga database on Nevix. Adherence to these rules is crucial for a positive user experience and a well-organized database. Moderators retain the final say on all submissions and interpretations of these guidelines. Ignoring these guidelines may result in content removal, edits being rejected, or even temporary/permanent bans.

What is “Manga”?

To be included in Nevix’s manga database, a work must meet the following criteria:

• Origin and Market: The work must be created in Japan for the Japanese market (Manga), Korea for the Korean market (Manhwa), or China, Hong Kong, or Taiwan for their respective markets (Manhua).
• Publisher: The work must be published by an established print publisher, a reputable digital publisher, or self-published by a professional creator. An “established publisher” is defined as a company whose primary business is the physical printing and distribution of bound manga volumes or a digitally-focused publisher with a proven track record of professional-quality content.
• Eligible Formats: This includes printed manga series, one-shots, anthologies, Digital-only manga from established print publishers or whitelisted digital platforms are also accepted.
• Ineligible Formats: This excludes light novels, webcomics/webtoons from non-established platforms, artbooks, guidebooks, picture books, storyboards, fan-uploaded works, and digital-only doujinshi.

Manga Information Fields

• Title:
  • Prefer the official title and offical title translations if available.
  • If multiple entries share the same title, the most recent entry includes the type or year in parentheses.
• Synopsis:
  • Writers must stick to facts that can be verified and should not include their own original theories or conclusions.
  • When using source material, don’t copy directly or just slightly modify copyrighted text. Instead, thoroughly understand the source material and then completely rewrite it using your own words and structure. The main exception is when you need to use brief, specific quotes - these must be properly marked with quotation marks, cite the source within the text, and generally name who said/wrote it.
  • Don’t include links.
• Cover Image:
  • No explicit or pornographic content
  • NSFW elements must be appropriately censored
  • Use high-quality, official artwork only
  • Apply “Sensitive” content warning for potentially disturbing images
  • Images should be clear, properly cropped, and well-formatted
• Airing Dates: Use Japan Standard Time.
• Rating: Follow Nevix’s rating system (G, PG, PG13, R, NC17).

Data Submission Etiquette

• Complete Fields: Fill out as many fields as possible to expedite the approval process.
• No Duplicate Submissions: Submitting the same entry multiple times will delay approval.
• Respectful Communication: Address questions and concerns to moderators politely and professionally.

Discussions and Clarifications

For discussions regarding specific entries, suggested improvements to these guidelines, or any ambiguities in applying these rules, please utilize the designated Nevix discord server. This will help centralize information and facilitate community collaboration in maintaining the database’s accuracy and consistency.

These guidelines are subject to change without prior notice. Please check back periodically for updates. For any questions or clarifications, please contact the Nevix moderation team or post in the discord server.