MyWaifuList Allowed Characters and Series
Last Updated: 04/03/2020
This page is very much a work-in-progress and will be continually updated as time goes on.
A guideline for what characters and series are/aren’t allowed on MyWaifuList.
Despite being part of an approved series, characters must still have the ‘Minimum Required Information’ in order to be accepted.
Allowed Characters
Characters must be human, human-like, or a genre of monster girl to be accepted on MyWaifuList.
- Not allowed: Real people.
- Exceptions:
- Series with a primary mascot character as long as they have both speech capabilities and their own personality (e.g., Kyubey or Luna).
- Humanoid or anthropomorphized characters (e.g., Azur Lane’s ship girls or Girls’ Frontline’s gun girls).
We do not allow fan-created characters, OCs, or self-personas except for those that meet the guidelines found under Additional Guidelines and Rulings.
Allowed Series
Global Note
We do not allow live-action or otherwise true-to-life series based in the real world.
Exceptions: Video games with a realistic art style (detailed below).
Japanese Media
Animation
- All officially licensed Japanese animation is allowed unless otherwise specified under Denied Series.
- Includes OVA, ONA, Special, TV series, and Movies.
- Hentai series: Allowed in general, but individual characters must be marked as NSFW.
Video Games
- Officially licensed Japanese video games are generally allowed, with a preference for anime-themed or inspired franchises.
Manga
- All officially licensed Japanese manga are allowed unless otherwise specified under Denied Series.
- Doujinshi titles and non-licensed web novels are generally allowed but may be subject to denial.
Novels
- All officially licensed Japanese light novels are allowed unless otherwise specified under Denied Series.
Visual Novels
- All officially licensed Japanese visual novels are allowed unless otherwise specified under Denied Series.
Other Asian Media
Animation
- All officially licensed Korean and Chinese animation is allowed unless otherwise specified under Denied Series.
Manga, Webcomics, and Light Novels
- Allowed on a case-by-case basis. Popular and officially licensed series are more likely to be approved.
Western Media
Animation
- Most Western animated series are not accepted.
- Exceptions: Anime-inspired series or those with a significant number of socially relevant characters.
Video Games
- Most Western video games are not accepted.
- Exceptions: Anime-inspired games or those with popular, relevant characters.
Manga and Webcomics
- Western and English manga are not accepted.
- Exceptions: Webcomics with significant audiences on major platforms.
Novels
- Western novels are not accepted.
Visual Novels
- Only officially licensed Western visual novels are accepted.
- Examples:
Additional Guidelines and Rulings
Existing Character and Series Entries
Rules and guidelines were created on November 24, 2019.
- Existing entries added before this date may not meet current standards.
Disney Princesses
- Disney Princesses are allowed but must be listed under The Walt Disney Company.
- For qualifications, refer to this list.
Real People, Personas, and Mascot Characters
- Real people are not allowed, but exceptions are made for:
- Personas or mascot characters with a consistent anime appearance (e.g., Nyanners, AmaLee).
Approved Western Media
Animation
Video Games
Manga and Webcomics
Visual Novels
Approved by Executive Order
Denied Series
Animation
- Gravity Falls
- Phineas and Ferb
- The Simpsons
- BoJack Horseman
Video Games
- Grand Theft Auto Franchise
- Fran Bow
Manga and Webcomics
- The Walking Dead
To reiterate: Just because a character is from an approved series, it does not mean they will automatically be accepted. Characters must still meet the ‘Minimum Required Information’ to be approved.