| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| TV | Anime which have episodes of or more 15 minutes in length and broadcast on television. |
| TV Short | Anime which are under 15 minutes in length and broadcast on television. |
| Movie | Anime that have originally been released at theaters. |
| Special | Specials that have been included in DVD/Blu-ray releases, picture dramas, pilots, etc. |
| OVA (Original Video Animation) | Anime that have been released directly on DVD/Blu-ray without originally going through a theatrical release or television broadcast. |
| ONA (Original Net Animation) | Anime that have been originally released online or are only available through streaming services. |
| Music | Music videos. |
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| Manga | Professionally published manga with more than one chapter. |
| Light Novel | Light Novels. |
| One-Shot | Manga with just one chapter. This includes pilots for manga that were published fully afterward. |
{% hint style="warning" %} Doujinshi, Manhua, and Manwha are not separate formats on AniList. Instead, you have to the toggle the Self Published option for doujinshi or change the Country Of Origin for manhua and manwha. {% endhint %}