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1	Tag Name	Definition	Similar Tags
2	Abandoned Children	As the tag suggests, this is to be used ONLY when the protagonist is an abandoned child, meaning child who is thrown away at an early age, willingly or unwillingly. This should have some impact on the story, and it is preferable to use this tag if the protagonist being abandoned is known early on in the story. Please note that the child can only be the protagonist.
3	Ability Steal	Tag is to be used ONLY if the protagonist of the series has the ability to steal the 'skills' (definition may vary based on novel) of other characters/things. If the series has multiple protagonists, only use this tag if the stealing ability is a prominent ability of one of them.
4	Absent Parents	This tag is not to be confused with Abandoned Child and Adopted Protagonist. Absent Parents indicates that the parents of the protagonist are absent for most part of the series, indicating that they are still alive, the protagonist knows them and probably knows where they are, and they more or less have a cordial relationship.
5	Abusive Characters	This tag is to be used when characters in the story frequently abuse the main protagonist. This tag is NOT to be used when the abuse isn't a big part of the story and just something that happened a few times.
6	Academy	Only to be used when the school is considered to be prestigious in reference to the story. Do not use this for schools famous for battle. Please refer to the [Battle Academy] tag.
7	Accelerated Growth	This tag is to be used to indicate a sudden growth of the protagonist. This growth takes place in a short period of time, and often is a one time growth. Growth can be in maturity or age.
8	Acting	This tag is to be used when the protagonist is an actor/actress. This tag can be used to both describe the profession as well as the setting.
9	Adopted Children	This tag is to be used ONLY when the protagonist adopts a child(children) during the course of the plot. Please note that adopting this child to become the 'master' of the child is not to be considered under this tag. Please refer to Master-Disciple Relationship.
10	Adopted Protagonist	This tag is to be used when the protagonist is known to be an adopted child from the beginning of the story. Or else, the part that he/she is adopted should play a big role in the plot. It is recommended not to use this tag, if the fact that the protagonist is an adopted child is discovered in the later part of the series, as it will become a major spoiler.
11	Adultery	Adultery refers to a person taking part in a sexual relationship with someone else, even though the person is married. This tag is typically to be used when the love interest of a male protagonist is married, but still takes part in sexual relationship with the protagonist. It can also be used when the male partner is guilty.
12	Adventurers	Just as it suggests, this tag is to be used when either the protagonist or some other SIGNIFICANT character is an adventurer. Typically, they are also part of some adventurers’ guild.
13	Affair	An affair is a sexual relationship, romantic friendship, or passionate attachment between two people without the attached person's significant other knowing.
14	Age Progression	Refers to the protagonist growing older as the story progresses. Please note that this refers to their external age showing them to be older, as opposed to the million year old cultivators who still look young in some series. The story should cover the life of the protagonist as he/she grows old.
15	Age Regression	This tag refers to a plot device that causes the protagonist to grow younger instead of getting older. This doesn’t mean he or she goes back to be a child, it just means they have regained their youth.
16	Aggressive Characters	This tag is to be used when characters in the story are aggressive, usually meant in the sexually sense.
17	Alchemy	In addition to the traditional metal to gold processes, alchemy tag can also be used to denote the existence of procedures to create magical materials such as potions, pills etc. Typically, these materials are used for healing and in cultivation.
18	Aliens	As the name suggests, this tag is to be used when the story involves aliens. Here, the term alien should be used by the author/translator themselves.
19	All-Girls School	This tag is to be used if the protagonist studies in a girls only school.This tag is NOT to be used to refer to the ladies only sects mentioned in cultivation novels.
20	Alternate World	Refers to the setting of the series. The series takes place in a world similar to our own planet Earth, except there are some differences thus making this world an 'alternate' world. For example, an Earth where the oceans are filled with something other than water or major events that never occur in their timeline.
21	Amnesia	Refers to the protagonist losing his/her memories due to certain events. This refers to an event which is a plot driven. This tag is to be only used for the protagonist, or love interest.
22	Amusement Park	This tag establishes the setting of the story, or a major part of the story. It indicates that the plot takes part in an amusement park. Please note that this tag should not to be used just because some random romantic date takes place in an amusement park. The story genuinely needs to take place in it.
23	Ancient China	This tag is used to explain the setting of the story. It indicates that the story takes place in an authentic Ancient Chinese environment, meaning that actual ancient figures and kingdoms are involved.
24	Ancient Times	Indicates that the story takes place in ancient times, but NOT in China. It can be used even if the place is fictional.
25	Androgynous Characters	This tag is ONLY to be used when there is a character who can be confused as either a male or a female. The actual gender of the character doesn't matter.
26	Androids	This tag is to be used when the story in question contains Androids, and Android is a robot in the form of a human being, usually having their own personality as well.
27	Angels	This tag is to be used only when the series contains a set of characters/a single character who is termed an Angel. This should be according to the traditional definition of an angel. To be used only if the author uses the term Angel.
28	Animal Characteristics	This tag is to be used when there are characters in the story that aren't fully human, instead are part human part animal. One example would be Cat girls.	Demi-Humans
29	Animal Rearing	Typically this tag is to be used when either the protagonist or some other significant character is involved in animal husbandry/animal rearing. This tag may also be used if the creatures reared are not traditional animals (cattle), but they still serve the same purpose.
30	Anti-Magic	This tag is to be used if the protagonist has a special power/trains in a technique that is essentially anti-magic, meaning that it nullifies any and all magic. It is recommended to use this tag only when the protagonist has it,though a major character having it is also acceptable.
31	Anti-social Protagonist	This tag is to be used when the Protagonist of the story (whether male or female) exhibits the traits of the Antisocial personality disorder.
32	Antihero Protagonist	This tag is to be used when the main Protagonist is an antihero, an antihero is a protagonist who lacks conventional heroic qualities such as idealism, courage, or morality
33	Antique Shop	This tag is to be used only when the protagonist either owns an antique shop, or is shown to patronize it. Don’t use this tag if the antique shop has no significance in the plot. It should at least be the setting for a single plot point.
34	Apartment Life	Typically, a Slice of Life setting. This tag is to be used if the protagonist lives in an apartment, and the story showcases life as it goes on in the apartment. This might be a sub plot.
35	Apathetic Protagonist	This tag should be used when the character hardly shows any emotional reaction to any event that happens on their surrounding, either because the protagonist hides their feelings or is devoid of them.
36	Apocalypse	This tag is to be used when the story takes place in an apocalyptic type setting.
37	Appearance Changes	Tag is to be used when the main protagonist experiences drastic appearance changes compared to how s/he was at the start of the story.
38	Appearance Different from Actual Age	This tag is to be used if the appearance of the protagonist ONLY is different from their actual age. This tag can be used to describe the protagonist of a cultivation novel who doesn’t age despite being very old, though it is not recommended as it can become a very generic tag. Best to use this tag only if the fact that the appearance is different from actual age is actually used in the story. Please note that the age mentioned is physical age, and NOT mental age. That might come under the Mature Protagonist tag.
39	Archery	This tag is to be used ONLY when one of the protagonist, the antagonist or love interest of the protagonist is involved in archery. This tag was formerly under the bow wielder tag,which has been removed. A prerequisite for the addition of this tag is that who ever uses the bow should have some basic archery skills, and should not depend on some magical powers of the bow to fight.
40	Aristocracy	Tag is to be used when the novel features an aristocracy, the aristocracy is a social class that a particular social order considers the highest of that society.
41	Arms Dealers	This tag is to be used when main protagonist interacts with arms dealers on a frequent basis. It should NOT be used when the protagonist simply buys weapons from arms dealers a few times and should ONLY be used if the arms dealers are vital parts of the story frequently mentioned and used by the Author.
42	Army	This tag is to be used when the protagonist either owns, or is a part of an army. Here, army refers to a group of soldiers who fight for an individual (typically the protagonist). The hierarchy is often blurred when it comes to positions. Generally, to be used when the protagonist has an army at his/her beck and call. Not to be confused with Military.
43	Army Building	This tag should be used when the main protagonist builds his own army in the story.
44	Arranged Marriage	Tag is to be used when the protagonist is part of an arranged marriage. An arranged marriage is a marriage that is preset by some elder of the related families. This decision of marriage doesn’t take into consideration the feelings of the concerned couple. Typically, these are just agreements that are fulfilled. Please note that the marriage must go through, or else the Broken Engagement tag should be used.
45	Arrogant Characters	This tag should be used when there is a frequent use of characters that have the Arrogance personality traits. It is recommended to use this tag only if at least some of these characters play a significant role in the plot.
46	Artifact Crafting	This tag is to be used ONLY if the protagonist,typically in a cultivation series, is able to craft artifacts. This tag is NOT to be used if artifacts are a part of the series, but the protagonist is incapable of crafting them in any point of time in the story.
47	Artifacts	This tag should be used when the story features and highly regards artifacts, artifacts usually being weapons and other items of past races, or sometimes just enchanted gear. it varies from story to story.
48	Artificial Intelligence	An artificial intelligence is a form of intelligence created artificially by other races. In general anything created by someone and has intelligence can be referred to as Artificial Intelligence. However it's mainly used for things like robots.
49	Artists	Tag should ONLY be used if the profession of 'Artist' is a significant role in the story.DO NOT use tag to describe idol/celebrities/singers. There are other tags for them.
50	Assassins	Tag should only be used when Assassins are vital parts of the story.
51	Astrologers	Tag should only be used if the profession of 'Astrologer' is a big part of the story. An Astrologer is a person who uses astrology to tell others about their character or to predict their future.
52	Autism	Tag should only be used if characters suffering from Autism are an important part of the story. Autism is a mental condition characterized by great difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts.
53	Automatons	Tag should ONLY be used if the story features frequent use of Automations. An Automaton is a moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being.
54	Average-looking Protagonist	This tag is to be used when the protagonist(s) is/are average-looking. The author MUST describe the protagonist to be average-looking. If no description is given regarding the looks, then no tags regarding the appearance of protagonist is to be added. Not to be used with: Ugly Protagonist
55	Awkward Protagonist	Tag should be used if the main protagonist is frequently awkward or frequently does awkward things.
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