Glossary
Key terms and definitions used across Oshi and the GATE 2 campaign, from Valor points to production committees.
Key terms you'll see throughout the help center and on the platform.
Valor Points track your contributions ($1 = 100 Valor) and determine your rank. Merit Points track your engagement, earned through quests and community participation. They serve different purposes and don't convert into each other.
Platform Basics
Oshi Account
Your universal account that works across all anime campaigns. Create it once, use it everywhere. Getting Started
Anime Project (IP)
An anime series or franchise on Oshi. "IP" stands for Intellectual Property. Example: GATE 2: Tides of Conflict.
Production Committee
The group of companies that fund and oversee an anime's creation. For GATE 2, Oshi is part of the production committee and holds master licensing rights, giving direct access to content typically unavailable to fans. How Anime Gets Made
Participation & Progress
Valor Rank
Your level in a campaign. Higher ranks unlock more exclusive rewards. Ranks are permanent after a campaign ends. Understanding Ranks
GATE 2 Ranks
Seaman → Petty Officer → Chief Petty Officer → Lieutenant → Commander → Captain → Admiral
Stars
Progress markers within each rank. Every rank has 4 stars to fill before reaching the next rank.
Valor Points
Points tracking your contributions. $1 USD = 100 Valor Points. A $50 contribution = 5,000 Valor. Valor & Merit Points
Leaderboard
Public ranking of supporters based on Valor Points. Locks permanently when the campaign ends.
Community & Engagement
Merit Points
Points earned through quests and community activities. Your position on the Merit Leaderboard reflects your participation and may make you eligible for discretionary rewards. Valor & Merit Points
Referral Code
Your unique code to invite friends. Both you and your friend earn Merit Points when they contribute. Available after contributing $5+.
Legacy Contributor
Supporters who participated during the Oshi x GATE 2 limited-time soft launch before Aug 15, 2025. Benefits include 48-hour early access and a permanent Legacy badge. Legacy Contributors
Rewards & Recognition
Collector Profile
Your personal dashboard showing ranks, rewards, and progress across all campaigns. Click your profile icon to access.
Creator Reward Pool (CRP)
Oshi's system ensuring animators, directors, and production staff receive ongoing compensation for their work. Where Do Your Contributions Go?
Oshi Membership Rewards (OMR)
Oshi's program for thanking active community members. Includes two paths: the Merit Leaderboard (open to all members, earn through quests and community participation) and Officer Service Appreciation (Lieutenant and above, exclusive questlines and additional rewards). All OMR rewards are issued at Oshi's discretion. Oshi Membership Rewards.
Related articles
Getting Started: Step-by-step walkthrough for new users
Understanding Ranks: Deep dive into the ranking system
Valor & Merit Points: How the two point systems work
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