Series Relationships

Kavita allows you to express relationships between different series. Unlike reading lists, linked series provide more context as to how different series relate to each other.

Kavita doesn't dictate any rules to how the relationships are used, however, we do have some suggestions below. When configuring a linked series, for everything but a Prequel or Sequel, Kavita will show a relationship back to the parent series.

Relationship	Description
sequel	Direct continuation of the story.
prequel	Story that occurred before the original.
alternative setting	Same universe/world/reality/timeline, completely different characters.
alternative version	Same setting, same characters, story is told differently.
side story	Takes place sometime during the parent storyline.
parent	This field is not selectable. Shows for everything but Sequel/Prequel/Edition
spin-off	Uses characters of a different series, but is not an alternate setting or story.
adaptation	Manga/Anime adaptation.
character	When characters appear in both series, but is not a spin-off
contains	Not sure, MAL used it.
editon	When another series is a special edition or colored edition
doujinshi	A fan published work of the series
other	When nothing else fits