Color Indications
Visual Indications on SIMKL: What They Mean and Why They Matter
When you're exploring thousands of movies, TV shows, and anime on 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
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”
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.
🟢 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.
Pro Tip: Green shows are perfect for adding to your “currently watching” list. Use the progress bar to track episodes as they're released.
⚪ 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”
Pro Tip: White icons signal "hype mode", perfect for early impressions, pilot reviews, or starting a group watch.
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 CanonorMixed 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
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)))
D)))When you see:
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)))appearsEpisode 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:
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:
If a new episode airs next week, it will automatically increase to:
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.
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