Prototype reference: The prototype demonstrates charting flows including first-time claiming (EP1), batch claiming ceremony (EP2), and power-user claiming with cascading pin unlocks (EP3). Wireframes below document production entry points and edge cases.
The claiming system bridges passive watching (Crunchyroll's core experience) and active discovery (Atlas system). Users naturally watch shows via Home/Browse, and the system detects when shows become chartable (1+ episode watched), then surfaces opportunities for exploration.
Design Philosophy: Discovery is user-initiated, not disruptive. No interruption to viewing flow. Claiming happens when user actively engages with Atlas view.
Core Flow:
User watches Death Note episode 1 (outside Atlas context)
Episode ends, autoplay continues (NO INTERRUPTION)
My Lists tab shows notification pip: "2 new shows"
User opens My Lists (when ready)
Discovery card: "You charted Death Note, explore Code Geass" (re-engagement)
User taps card OR Atlas view
Atlas opens to focused node (chartable or recently charted)
User charts show connections revealed
User explores connections OR navigates to other chartables
Key Principle: Atlas view is the "active discovery" space. My Lists provides passive awareness through notification pip and Discovery card.
When shows become chartable or connections are revealed, My Lists tab shows subtle notification:
BOTTOM NAVIGATION
+-------------------------+
| [Home] [Browse] [Map] |
| (2) | -> Notification pip
| [My Lists] [Account] |
+-------------------------+
Notification Triggers:
| Condition | Pip Shows | User Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ chartable show | "X new shows" | Opens My Lists sees Discovery card |
| Recently charted (not viewed) | "X to explore" | Opens Atlas sees recently charted |
| Landmarks complete | "Regions unlocked" | Opens Atlas sees region access |
Pip Behavior:
CRITICAL TERMINOLOGY: Discovery card shows UNLOCKED connections (from recently charted shows), NOT chartables awaiting charting.