The ANIMATA WordPress Anime Plugin 1.3 update introduces one of the most important improvements to the plugin so far: full Cast & Staff import for anime and manga entries. This upgrade gives WordPress users richer metadata, deeper detail, and more flexibility when building anime databases, review sites, fan wikis, or entertainment catalogs.
With ANIMATA 1.3, your WordPress anime site becomes more complete, more informative, and far easier to scale.
Cast Import: Characters & Voice Actors
The ANIMATA 1.3 update now allows you to import full character data, including:
- Character names
- Voice actors
- Images
All information is stored in taxonomies, giving you full control over how you display it with any theme or layout builder.
Your anime entries instantly feel more professional and more engaging for fans.
Staff Import: Directors, Writers & Key Crew
ANIMATA WordPress Anime Plugin 1.3 also adds complete staff metadata, such as:
- Main crew members
- Roles
- Images
This feature is ideal for building database‑style pages with real industry context, making your site more authoritative and more competitive in search results.

Why ANIMATA 1.3 Matters
The ANIMATA 1.3 update takes the plugin beyond basic title imports and turns it into a powerful metadata tool for anime and manga sites. With richer information and automated imports, your site becomes:
- More detailed
- More informative
- More valuable for fans
- Better optimized for SEO
And because everything is stored in custom fields, you can design and structure your content however you want — with any WordPress theme.
ANIMATA WordPress Anime Plugin: Built for Anime Creators, Reviewers & Collectors
Whether you’re running a blog, a catalog, or a full media database, the ANIMATA 1.3 update gives you the tools to build deeper, richer pages without manual work. Thanks to the new Cast & Staff import, your site can present complete character details, voice actors, directors, writers, and production teams in a clean, structured way. This added depth not only improves the user experience but also strengthens your site’s authority, making it far more appealing to fans who value accurate and detailed information. As your library grows, ANIMATA 1.3 helps you maintain consistency, improve content quality, and expand your project with confidence.
More data, flexibility, and far more possibilities for your anime WordPress site
