> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://anilist2.gitbook.io/submission-manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://anilist2.gitbook.io/submission-manual/submission-form/images/cover.md).

# Cover

This is the cover image for the entry. A cover is ***required***.

Only official artwork or assets should be used, and the piece should be from the native release. This means no use of covers with translations unless there ***REALLY*** is not anything else.

Examples of good covers can be seen at the bottom of this section.

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Please refer to the [Image Dimensions and Templates](/submission-manual/before-you-begin/image-dimensions-and-template.md) section for additional information on recommended sizes, if required..
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="warning" %}
Images should not have borders around the artwork. Crop them out when required.
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{% hint style="danger" %}
Pornographic works should have appropriate censoring of the genitals and visible breasts.
{% endhint %}

![Image addition page for the 'City Hunter' anime](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTf2v0CtUrH-DbWO%2Fimages.png?generation=1544284710401794\&alt=media)

![Image addition panel on the regular submission form.](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTf43LAm3fxGS0zU%2Fimage_upload_url.png?generation=1544284680620142\&alt=media)

{% hint style="info" %}
Local image upload is currently available to moderators only.
{% endhint %}

## Animated Media

For anime, the cover can be a key visual, announcement piece for a new anime, a textless VHS/DVD/BD cover, official illustration, and, in cases where nothing decent is available, a screenshot or cropped piece from the work itself.

## Written Media

For manga and light novels, where possible, the cover image must be the ***Volume 1*** release of the original print run for the series.

For series that are web-only or have yet to receive a printed volume or eBook, the cover can be announcement pieces or official illustrations.

If nothing else is available, the first page of the series itself will do (many one-shots will have this).

{% hint style="warning" %}
Please don't crop volume covers for written media ***unless*** removing spines or borders. It is fine to upload them directly.
{% endhint %}

Spine Example:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Uncropped Spine" %}
![Volume before cropping the spine](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTf6MFSxuZ0bf-4o%2Fbad_cover_jump.jpg?generation=1544284681259467\&alt=media)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Cropped Spine" %}
![Volume after cropping the spine](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTf8Q89TNrQ2wpxC%2Fgood_cover_jump.jpg?generation=1544284681249160\&alt=media)
{% endtab %}
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## Animated Media Examples:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Illustration" %}
![Key illustration for the 'Ao Buta' anime](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfAqzqqhttGHCNp%2Fgood_cover_ao_buta.jpg?generation=1544284680677541\&alt=media)

![Key illustration for the 'Gochuumon wa Usagi desu ka???' anime](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfCkDLiNxrY51Hw%2Fgood_cover_gochuu.jpg?generation=1544284680786590\&alt=media)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Announcement" %}
![Announcement for 'Boku no Tonari ni Ankoku Hakaishin ga Imasu.'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfEQzi1liSZaIxi%2Fgood_announcement_ankoku.jpg?generation=1544284680210500\&alt=media)

![Announcement for 'Rifle Is Beautiful'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfGAJ4n25NvZ_DQ%2Fgood_announcement_rifle.jpg?generation=1544284673062298\&alt=media)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Frame" %}
![A frame from 'Hanasaka Jiisan'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfI1czUzm_gWzDQ%2Fgood_frame_hanasaka.jpg?generation=1544284680136837\&alt=media)

![A frame from 'Cinterrier-jou no Hanamuko'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfKqLTvYdV-0sUn%2Fgood_frame_cinterrier.jpg?generation=1544284710014368\&alt=media)
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

## Written Media Examples:

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Volume 1" %}
![Volume 1 of 'Hibiki: Shousetsuka ni Naru Houhou'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfMjFysAsDohuCw%2Fgood_cover_hibiki.jpg?generation=1544284677080590\&alt=media)

![Volume 1 of 'Ginga no Shinanai Kodomotachi he'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfOSrdeRS4aXwUO%2Fgood_cover_ginga.jpg?generation=1544284709827558\&alt=media)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="One-Shot" %}
![The first page of the one-shot 'Ikimono Mask'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfQnc7QSYCKFnmf%2Fgood_cover_ikimono.png?generation=1544284681683678\&alt=media)

![The first page of the one-shot 'Iinchou no Kotojou'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfSxklIgQSFadih%2Fgood_cover_iinchou.jpg?generation=1544284680199238\&alt=media)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Announcement" %}
![Announcement image for 'Koufuku Gokko'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfUTSwBPm1r5Sui%2Fgood_cover_koufuku_announcement.jpg?generation=1544284673483915\&alt=media)

![Announcement image for 'Akuma no Mama'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfWfswMPafQzOv1%2Fgood_cover_akuma_announcement.jpg?generation=1544284676905091\&alt=media)

![Magazine cover showing 'Masamune-kun no Revenge: After School'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfYkbtqte6V5Xww%2Fgood_cover_masamune_announcement.jpg?generation=1544284686332994\&alt=media)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Illustration" %}
![Official illustration for the manga 'Cromartie Koukou Shokuinshitsu'](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTf_WsKdz9mzQ_zn%2Fgood_cover_mechazawa_announcement.jpg?generation=1544284681827636\&alt=media)

![Official illustration for the manga 'Warui Ko demo Ii no' (cropped)](https://3414154227-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LTDX80AfuQOCIvC1Jdz%2F-LTDXOr6J3huHMb1f6Nw%2F-LTDXTfbLz25Noem8z_D%2Fgood_cover_waruiko_announcement.png?generation=1544284709459673\&alt=media)
{% endtab %}
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