# Create New Characters New characters can be created by using the 'Create New Character' button in the Character section of the form. ## Given Name Their given name(s) in correct [romanization](https://anilist2.gitbook.io/submission-manual/before-you-begin/romanization). ## Surname Their surname or alias in correct [romanization](https://anilist2.gitbook.io/submission-manual/before-you-begin/romanization). ## Native Name For native names, the order should be ‘***Surname Given Name***’ without spaces. Example: > [Eriko Kimura](https://anilist.co/staff/105138/Eriko-Kimura)’s native name field should be '木村絵理子' (KimuraEriko). > > A lot of current entries are incorrectly written as '絵理子木村' (ErikoKimura), which is the wrong way round, or '木村 絵理子' (Kimura Eriko), which contains a space. So, if you see it, please try to correct it. {% hint style="info" %} [Dictionary browser extensions](https://anilist2.gitbook.io/submission-manual/before-you-begin/sourcing/tools/rikaichan-and-rikaikun) can help with kanji readings if you know hiragana. if not, then feel free to ask for help in [Discord](http://discord.me/anilist). {% endhint %} An exception to the above is when a name is natively western. Example: > ‘[Reinhard von Lohengramm](https://anilist.co/character/3066/Reinhard-von-Lohengramm)’ would be written as *ラインハルト・フォン・ローグラム*. Keep in mind the rules of the language the name is born from, as terms like '*von'* and '*van*' in German would be tacked onto the start of the surname. > > Additionally, any middle names should be placed at the end of the given name. ![Character entry for Miu Matsuoka](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRp32gXC7bPWofX_%2Fcharacter_editor.png?generation=1544284680950478\&alt=media) ## Alternative Names Any alternative names that the character is known by, ***excluding spoilers***. Example: [Ryo Saeba](https://anilist.co/character/2065/Ryo-Saeba) from the series [City Hunter](https://anilist.co/anime/1470/City-Hunter/) is known as *City Hunter* by some characters. ## About A basic description. It should be spoiler free (or contain spoiler tags) and contain basic information on the character. This can be hobbies, birthday, and qualities, to a background introduction.\ Example: [Akari Mizunashi](https://anilist.co/character/378) ## Image This is the cover image for the character. A clean headshot or head and shoulders portrait should be used where possible. There is no preference for designs if a character has appeared in various media formats. Format should either .jpg (.jpeg) or .png {% hint style="danger" %} A character's image should ***not*** be a spoiler for the work.\ Example: A character transforms into something else in a way that would be considered a plot spoiler. {% endhint %} {% hint style="warning" %} Covers should be as close a 2:3 ratio as possible. If you have to crop or create new images then 230x345px is the recommended minimum. Larger images will be downscaled to 230px width. Please refer to [Image Dimensions and Templates](https://anilist2.gitbook.io/submission-manual/before-you-begin/image-dimensions-and-template), if required. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} Local image upload is currently available to moderators only. {% endhint %} ## Image Examples {% tabs %} {% tab title="Good Images" %} | | | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRp5PFuNLffL-cDB%2Fchar_good_2.jpg?generation=1544284680711453\&alt=media) | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRp7wYNbNeYnHFzM%2Fchar_good_1.png?generation=1544284680932050\&alt=media) | | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRp9mzfAXWnpERoy%2Fchar_good_3.png?generation=1544284712309940\&alt=media) | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRpBjkOIhq91LQaq%2Fchar_good_4.png?generation=1544284715486395\&alt=media) | | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRpD9gcCtZ20s7Jj%2Fchar_good_5.png?generation=1544284715350739\&alt=media) | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRpFmF520KzdA3JE%2Fchar_good_6.png?generation=1544284680202765\&alt=media) | | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRpHnGQJtTSt_vBy%2Fchar_good_7.jpg?generation=1544284681651841\&alt=media) | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRpJW0bCD-ylCC3X%2Fchar_good_8.jpg?generation=1544284681513487\&alt=media) | | {% endtab %} | | {% tab title="Bad Images" %} | | | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRpLJ6BRqzphYflp%2Fchar_bad_2.jpg?generation=1544284713890588\&alt=media) | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRpN30GrDrFz5onx%2Fchar_bad_3.png?generation=1544284680344125\&alt=media) | | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRpPegQ44aerygrP%2Fchar_bad_1.jpg?generation=1544284711809451\&alt=media) | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRpRkW9KnczDaBbr%2Fchar_bad_4.png?generation=1544284681256601\&alt=media) | | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRpT1TwE6jAwUaWR%2Fchar_bad_5.png?generation=1544284712808595\&alt=media) | ![](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXRpVSO1xDeeYauRy%2Fchar_bad_6.jpg?generation=1544284713408666\&alt=media) | | {% endtab %} | | | {% endtabs %} | |