Discord server template

Anime Discord server template

Anime servers live or die on spoilers. Someone who is three episodes behind will leave the moment a finale is spoiled in general chat, so this template gives airing shows their own seasonal channel, keeps manga readers apart from anime-only watchers, and makes spoiler tags a rule rather than a courtesy. It also adds the two things that turn a chat server into a community: a recommendations channel people actually use and scheduled watch parties.

Build this server in Discord

Free. Adds channels and roles, deletes nothing.

Customise it first

Channels: 21
Roles: 8
Rules: 8

Who this template is for

General anime and manga fan communities
Servers that discuss currently airing seasonal anime
Communities that run watch parties or club-style events

A server for a single series works better with the community template and channels named after its arcs. Art-first communities should start from the art template.

Channels and categories

Every channel, its purpose and who can post. Read-only and private channels are set up with the right permission overwrites, so you do not have to configure them by hand.

Start Here

rulesRead-only (Owner can post)
Server rules, including the spoiler rule. Read before chatting.
announcementsRead-only (Owner, Moderator can post)
Server news and events.
pick-your-pingsRead-only (Owner can post)
Choose Seasonal, Manga and Watch Party pings in Channels & Roles.
introductions300s slowmode
Say hi and share your top three anime.

General

general
Anime chat and anything else. Spoilers in tags.
recommendations60s slowmode
Ask for or give recommendations. Say what you liked and why.
memes
Anime memes. Spoiler-tag anything recent.
Hangoutvoice

Seasonal Anime

seasonal-discussion10s slowmode
Shows airing this season. Make a thread per episode titled "Show - Ep N".
seasonal-hype
Trailers, announcements and what you are watching next season.
finished-series
Discussion of completed shows. Full spoilers allowed for the series named in the thread.

Manga

manga-discussion10s slowmode
Manga and light novel talk. Chapter spoilers in threads, never in channel names.
manga-releasesRead-only (Owner, Moderator can post)
New chapter and volume announcements from official sources.

Creative

fan-art120s slowmode
Your own fan art, or others’ with a source link. SFW only.
cosplay120s slowmode
Cosplay progress and photos.

Watch Parties

watch-party-scheduleRead-only (Owner, Moderator, Event Host can post)
Upcoming watch parties and what we are watching.
watch-party-chat
Chat during the watch party.
Watch Partyvoice

Staff

staff-chatPrivate: Owner, Moderator
Private staff discussion.
mod-logPrivate: Owner, Moderator
Moderation actions and AutoMod alerts.
Staff VoicevoicePrivate: Owner, Moderator

Why it is laid out this way

Seasonal Anime: Airing shows get one channel with a thread per episode. People who are behind can mute threads they have not reached instead of muting the whole channel.
finished-series: Completed shows are spoiler-free territory inside a named thread. It stops seasonal channels filling up with ten-year-old debates.
Manga: Manga readers are usually ahead of anime-only fans. A separate category keeps chapter spoilers out of episode discussion.
fan-art: A 2-minute slowmode stops one person flooding the channel, and the credit rule protects artists and the server.
Watch Parties: A read-only schedule plus an opt-in ping is enough to run weekly events without pinging everyone.

Roles and permissions

Roles are listed from highest to lowest. Member and ping roles carry no extra permissions because @everyone already has Discord's defaults. Check any role in the permissions calculator.

Roles from highest to lowest, with what each can do
Role	What it can do
OwnerShown separately	Runs the server. Full management without Administrator. Key permissions: Manage Server, Manage Roles, Manage Channels, Manage Webhooks, Manage Expressions, View Audit Log, Ban Members, Kick Members, Timeout Members, Manage Messages, Manage Threads and Posts, Manage Nicknames, Manage Events, Mention @everyone, @here and All Roles, Mute Members, Deafen Members, Move Members
ModeratorShown separately	Enforces rules, especially spoilers, and handles reports. Key permissions: Kick Members, Ban Members, Timeout Members, Manage Messages, Manage Threads and Posts, Manage Nicknames, View Audit Log, Mute Members, Move Members
Event HostShown separately	Schedules and runs watch parties. Can create events and manage the watch party voice channel. Key permissions: Manage Events, Mention @everyone, @here and All Roles, Mute Members, Move Members
ArtistShown separately	Given to members who regularly post their own art. Cosmetic, shown in the member list.
Member	Optional verified role for members who accepted the rules.
Seasonal Ping	Opt-in ping for new seasonal episode threads.
Manga Ping	Opt-in ping for official chapter and volume releases.
Watch Party Ping	Opt-in ping for watch party start times.

Server rules

Posted to #rules when you build with Discrofy, or copy them.

Spoilers go in spoiler tags
Anything past the latest aired episode or latest translated chapter needs ||spoiler tags|| and the series name outside them. Seasonal channels follow the episode-thread rule pinned in each.
Respect other people’s favourites
Debate shows, not people. No insulting someone for what they watch, and no starting fan wars in general chat.
Keep it SFW
No NSFW art, fan service screenshots or suggestive content anywhere, including names, avatars and emojis. Members include teenagers.
Credit artists, no reposting paywalled work
Fan art needs a source link to the artist. Do not repost Patreon, Fanbox or other paid content.
No piracy links
Do not share or ask for illegal streaming, scanlation aggregator or torrent links. Talk about where to watch legally instead.
Use the right channel
Recommendations go in #recommendations, memes in #memes and seasonal episode talk in the seasonal channels. Off-topic chat is fine in #general.
No self-promotion without permission
Server invites, shop links and social media plugs need staff approval. Share your own art in #fan-art.
Follow Discord’s rules
Follow the Discord Community Guidelines and Terms of Service, including the minimum age in your country.

Want a different tone or stricter rules? Use the Discord rules generator.

Welcome message and onboarding

**Welcome to Anime Lounge, {user}!** ✨

1. Read #rules, especially the spoiler rule.
2. Pick your pings in #pick-your-pings.
3. Tell us your top three in #introductions.
4. Watching something this season? Find its thread in #seasonal-discussion.

Pin the episode-thread format in #seasonal-discussion and create threads for the season’s main shows on day one.
Add the three ping roles to Onboarding so members choose them as they join.
Decide which streaming service you use for watch parties and pin it in #watch-party-schedule.
Give the Artist role by hand at first; it is a small reward that keeps artists posting.

Moderation and AutoMod

Discord AutoMod rules to turn on

Block common piracy domains and phrases ("free anime site", "watch online free") in public channels.
Block invite links outside staff channels to stop server advertising.
Block mention spam at 5 unique mentions.
Turn on the commonly flagged words filter and add slurs used in fandom arguments.

How to moderate it

Treat unmarked spoilers as the main offence: delete, warn once, then time out repeat offenders.
Archive seasonal threads at the end of each season so the channel stays usable.
Check fan-art reposts for a source link; remove reposts without one.
Rotate watch party hosts so events do not depend on one person.

Recommended server settings

Setting	Value	Why
Verification level	Medium	Accounts must be 5 minutes old, which slows spam bots without blocking new fans.
Explicit media filter	Filter for all members	Anime art is a common route for NSFW images; filter everywhere.
Default notifications	Only @mentions	Busy seasonal channels would otherwise ping everyone constantly.
Onboarding	On with ping questions	Members pick seasonal, manga and watch party pings as they join.

Suggested bots

Discrofy: Builds this layout and manages AutoMod and moderation from a dashboard.
An anime tracker bot: Looks up shows and posts airing schedules from sites like AniList or MyAnimeList.
A watch party bot: Optional. Syncs playback if you stream from a shared browser session.

Build it in about a minute

Discrofy creates every category, channel, role and permission above in your server, then posts the rules. It only adds, so existing channels are kept, and you can undo the build from your dashboard. Your first build each month is free.

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Frequently asked questions

How should an anime server handle spoilers?+

Use spoiler tags for anything past the latest episode or chapter, keep manga and anime discussion in separate categories, and give each airing show its own thread so people who are behind can mute only what they have not watched.

Should I add a channel for every show?+

No. Channels per show multiply fast and go quiet after the season. Use one seasonal channel with a thread per show or episode, and give a show its own channel only when it has a large, lasting fanbase in your server.

Can I run watch parties on Discord?+

Yes. Use a voice channel with screen share from a service your members can access legally, schedule it with a Discord event and ping the Watch Party role.

Is this template SFW?+

Yes. It is designed for members 13 and up, with an explicit media filter for everyone and a SFW rule covering art, names and avatars.

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