# Color Indications When you're exploring thousands of movies, TV shows, and anime on [SIMKL.com](https://simkl.com), spotting the most relevant content at a glance can be a challenge. That’s why SIMKL has implemented a smart **color-coded system** throughout the platform—to help you instantly understand what’s new, airing, or not yet released. Let’s break down what these **colored indicators** mean and where you’ll see them in action. *** ## What Are SIMKL’s Color Indicators? SIMKL uses small colored **circles and labels** throughout the platform (next to posters, titles, lists, and filter views) to convey real-time status info about a show or movie. Instead of opening each title to check details, you get a **visual shortcut** for faster decisions.
These indicators are used in: * Movie and TV show listings * Anime filler guides * Release calendars * Progress tracking dashboards * and many more areas {% embed url="" %} *** ### Primary Circle Color Indicators #### 🔴 **Red – Not Released Yet** **Where it's used:** * Upcoming movies * Upcoming shows * Episode release schedules * Premiere Countdown Pages
**Why it matters:** * Instantly shows you which content is **unavailable yet**. * The built-in **countdown** helps you plan your watchlist around major releases. * Useful for setting expectations, especially for fans tracking long-awaited titles like sequels or blockbuster premieres. * You can **prioritize titles by release date** and prepare for binge sessions in advance. 📝 *Example: “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse – In 700 days”* {% hint style="success" %} **Pro Tip:** Filter your list by “unreleased” and look for red dots to see what’s coming soon. Add them to your favorites or set up alerts. {% endhint %} *** #### 🟢 **Green – Currently Airing** **Where it's used:** * TV series still releasing episodes * Ongoing anime seasons * Show dashboards and progress bars
**Why it matters:** * Helps you **track shows you're following in real-time**. * Immediately lets you know a show hasn’t finished yet, ideal for weekly watchers. * Encourages **engagement during the airing window,** you stay in sync with global discussions, avoid spoilers, and build anticipation. * Reduces confusion about whether you're waiting for new episodes or if the series is complete. 📝 *Example: “The Simpsons” – 600/786 episodes watched, still airing.* {% hint style="success" %} **Pro Tip:** Green shows are perfect for adding to your “currently watching” list. Use the progress bar to track episodes as they're released. {% endhint %} *** #### ⚪ **White – Newly Released** **Where it's used:** * Movies currently in theaters * Brand new TV shows with only 1 episode aired * Indicates something just launched, often used in *“Released” filters* or *“Progress” views*. 📝 *Example: “Mandala Murders – 0/1 episodes watched”*
{% hint style="success" %} **Pro Tip:** White icons signal "hype mode", perfect for early impressions, pilot reviews, or starting a group watch. {% endhint %} {% embed url="" %} *** ### Color Labels for Anime Episodes In addition to the release status indicators, SIMKL offers **specific labels** to differentiate between **canon and filler episodes** in anime series. These colored tags appear in episode guides (like for *One Piece* or *Naruto*), helping fans focus on the episodes that follow the manga storyline.
#### ✅ **Green – Canon / Manga Canon** * These episodes are **faithful to the original manga**. * Essential for plot development. * Tagged as: `Manga Canon` or `Mixed Canon/Filler`. 📝 *Example: “Enter the Great Swordsman! Zoro” – Manga Canon* *** #### ❌ **Red – Filler** * These episodes are **not part of the manga** and can often be skipped. * Perfect for viewers who want to stick strictly to canon material. 📝 *Example: “Kidnapped! Naruto's Hot Springs Adventure!” – Filler* {% embed url="" %} *** ### Why Color Indicators Matter SIMKL’s color-coded system is more than just a visual flair—it’s a **core feature designed to improve user experience**, reduce decision fatigue, and help you manage your entertainment library more efficiently. #### Here’s how it helps: * ✅ **Skip filler episodes** in anime without second-guessing. * 🔄 **Spot ongoing series** to catch up weekly. * 🎬 **See what's just released** to stay ahead of the hype. * 📅 **Track future releases** and set reminders for Day 1 viewing. *** ## Additional Visual Indicators in SIMKL Beyond the primary color circles (Red, Green, White) and Anime Canon/Filler labels, SIMKL also uses **contextual visual indicators** to give you quick, glanceable information across: * Episode thumbnails * Show posters * Airing calendars * Your ongoing list * Continue Watching sections These indicators reduce the need to open each page and help you instantly understand content status. *** ### Dub Indicator SIMKL displays a **Dub indicator** to show when dubbed audio is available for a title. This helps users quickly determine whether they can watch content in their preferred language without needing to open streaming platforms or check episode details manually.
#### On Episode Thumbnails: `D)))` When you see: ``` D))) ``` on an episode thumbnail, it means: > SIMKL has detected that an English dub is most likely available for that episode.
#### What This Means * The episode likely has an English-dubbed version. * The dub detection is based on streaming data and availability signals. * This is episode-level detection, not just season-level. This is especially useful because: * Anime dubs are often released later than subbed versions. * Not all episodes in a season may be dubbed at the same time. * Some series may have partial or staggered dub releases.
The indicator helps you: * Quickly identify which episodes are dubbed * Avoid manually checking every episode * Plan your watch accordingly
**Example Scenario** * Episode 1–5 are dubbed → `D)))` appears * Episode 6 is sub-only → no badge * Episode 7 gets dubbed later → badge appears automatically This allows users to immediately identify which episodes are safe to watch in dub format. *** ### Episode Progress Badge: Episodes Left to Watch SIMKL displays a small red numeric badge on show posters and episode thumbnails to indicate how many episodes remain unwatched. This badge appears across: * **My List** * **Recently Watched** * **Continue Watching** * **Ongoing Shows** * **Watchlist sections** It provides instant visibility into your remaining episodes without opening the show page. Example: ``` 🔴 11, 🔴 10, 🔴 20 ```
#### What the Badge Represents The number inside the red badge indicates: > The total number of available episodes you have not yet watched.
This is calculated dynamically using: * Your watch history * The total number of aired episodes * Season progression * Newly released episodes The badge updates automatically whenever: * A new episode airs * You mark an episode as watched * You import or sync watch history
#### Example If: * A season has **16 aired episodes** * You have watched **10** The Episode Progress Badge will display: ``` 6 ``` If a new episode airs next week, it will automatically increase to: ``` 7 ``` No manual refresh required. *** ### Special Status Labels In addition to color indicators and progress badges, SIMKL uses **context-aware status labels** to highlight important milestones in a show’s lifecycle. They are designed to surface meaningful events without requiring users to manually check release dates.
*** SIMKL’s color indicators are a subtle but powerful feature to help you navigate content more effectively. Whether you’re binge-watching an ongoing show, dodging filler arcs in anime, or counting down to the next blockbuster release, the **visual cues** keep your experience organized and efficient.