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This is an instruction '''manual''' that addresses the conventions adopted by Bulbanews in writing, editing, formatting and linking. Please read it before you contribute to Bulbanews and refer to it when necessary. | This is an instruction '''manual''' that addresses the conventions adopted by Bulbanews in writing, editing, formatting and linking. Please read it before you contribute to Bulbanews and refer to it when necessary. | ||
Any questions or disputes regarding Bulbanews style should be directed to [[User talk: | Any questions or disputes regarding Bulbanews style should be directed to [[User talk:G50|G50]]. | ||
For information on how to submit an article to Bulbanews, please see the [[Bulbanews:Article submission|article submission guide]]. | For information on how to submit an article to Bulbanews, please see the [[Bulbanews:Article submission|article submission guide]]. | ||
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* Articles about English-language releases and anime episodes and movies should always use English character names. | * Articles about English-language releases and anime episodes and movies should always use English character names. | ||
* Articles about Japanese-language game and other merchandise releases should use English character names unless the original Japanese names are for some reason necessary for the translation to make sense. This also applies to articles relating to another language. | * Articles about Japanese-language game and other merchandise releases should use English character names unless the original Japanese names are for some reason necessary for the translation to make sense. This also applies to articles relating to another language. | ||
* Japanese-language anime episode titles should use the original Japanese character names. However, accompany the Japanese name with the English name in parenthesis or via the {{template|tt}} template inside of the article. The template should not be used in the article, tagline, or blurb. | * Japanese-language anime episode titles should use the original Japanese character names. However, accompany the Japanese name with the English name in parenthesis or via the {{template|tt}} template inside of the article. The template should not be used in the article title, tagline, or blurb. | ||
* Character names in other languages are rarely used on Bulbanews, but they should be translated to English. However, accompany the translated name with the English name in parenthesis or via the {{template|tt}} template. | * Character names in other languages are rarely used on Bulbanews, but they should be translated to English. However, accompany the translated name with the English name in parenthesis or via the {{template|tt}} template. | ||