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Hey there! I've always enjoyed watching anime, but I wanted to try getting more involved in the community. I don't know many people who I can nerd out with about anime and manga's. I also really want to start cosplaying sometime in the near future, any help or tips with that would be greatly appreciated! Anyways, thanks for taking the time to read this lol.

Giyu is my favorite character so far - obviously the anime is nowhere near the end and many new characters will be introduced later on. Why Giyu? He is a badass. Ok ok...he is also caring towards Tanjiro and Nezuko, like a long lost older brother of the Kamado siblings.

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Your like Ferio to me lil bro @Xyro

Hello and welcome to the forums @Anime.Girl ^^ If you need anything feel free to send me a message~ have a good time on the forums ;3

Hi! Thanks for the welcome, I responded to Nova earlier as well but it's still not posted because it needs to approved by the moderator or something, oh well, it's no biggy... As I said in that reply, I was looking into some characters from bnha or durarara!! Maybe Pidge from Voltron. I'm on a pretty tight budget atm so im not sure what to invest in.

You tend to give me Gintoki Sakata vibes Ohiotaku :3 (From Gintama)

Nova Haunted people list lol jk more like dear friends of mine @Seshi, @Sakura, @The History Kid, @Xyro, @Endynyp, @Sasuke More to come soon

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Let's create our own language only for this forum. Let's create new fantasy creatures.

Hey everyone I just registered on these forums, and just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'm Josh I watch mainly shounen anime, but I'm looking to get into other genres if you guys could give me some recommendations it would much appreciated.

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Nice to meet you too! Thanks for the warm welcome!

This was actually extremely helpful, it gives me a good place to start working. If I remember correctly, in your character development post you spoke about creating the basic structure of a character and I think that's what i'm going to start with. My friend and I have a pretty set idea of the characters and setting, as well as some thoughts on plot. Also, if you do create a topic on comic/manga style writing it would be really helpful and I could learn a lot from it, but if not then thank you for the info you already gave. It really has helped me get my footing with this area of writing.

Firstly and foremost, I think I'll try and cover writing in a comic/manga style in a bigger topic for the archive, since it's kinda a lot more in-depth then it first would sound. But to give a bit of a more breif answer now; Writing in a comic style is far more varied then you would otherwise get in a regular story. What you want to do is follow how the art portrays a scene, and write in context to that imagery, especially if you are showing the story while following a main character. The idea is that the imagery is what truly shows a reader the world. The text, as well as the writing, is what puts flavour into the characters and how they perceive things. Let me try devising this up into two parts though; character speach and descriptive narrative. Character speach: you will mainly use this to show speach from each character. My suggestion would be to make a profile for the character outside the comic, get a feel for how they would speak, then write naturally how they would react and speak to the contexts they are in. Descriptive text: these can be done outside of scenes, but to give some detail to things. Try and avoided being too descriptive, bit try to give enough that the text warrants existing. Remember that the key to a good comic is show-dont-tell, as the imagery is what can truly draw a reader in. Anyway, while that was a bit short, I hope that helps for now in some way or another. And seriously, best of luck to the two of you! What you are going to start doing sounds utterly awesome, so do your best!!! :3

My friend has been interested in creating a comic of some sort and asked me to write the story while she does the illustrations. I write pretty often in my free time, but usually just fanfictions and short stories. I have no idea how to write in a comic/manga style, it seems very different from just writing a story and i'm not sure where to start. We already have a basic idea of characters and setting, any tips on hows to write in that format?

Yeah! I'm definitely a first timer in this area, I'm thinking Izaya from durarara would be pretty simple and one I'd really have fun with. I'd only need a wig and maybe contacts, I'm sure I could scavenge a jacket similar to his pretty cheap if I looked. That's awesome! I'll definitely look into the cosplay forum for sure, and I hope to run into to you there as well!

Don't get mad seshi

I'm not going to fight a female over a Popsicle I'll just take a red one

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welcome to the forum. hope that you have fun here. the stars will lie with you.

Ahah, sadly my chair is just a dining room table chair stolen (saving up for a gaming chair, R.I.P bank account) so a little less dangerous!

That can be dangerous

@Seshi your like Ami Mizuno/Sailor Mercury smart,calm and caring

Was actually worried that the remainder of the first season would feel like a bit of a letdown after the awesomeness of episode 19. But info Muco has provided helps to clarify the bigger picture (can’t help but think season 2 is a certainty). My current anime-of-the-season, and could potentially dethrone Dororo as my AOTY. Of course I haven’t started Vinland Saga yet & MHA season 4 is still upcoming.

I give you makeup

@Seshi you remind me of Nyamo from Azumanga Daioh as you always try to set a good example for the rest of us here Which is not to say you don’t have your limits

Hello Bulma,the ghostly potato

let’s fly to Tokyo

Tanjiro is obvious choice for favorite character as he’s pretty much the perfect shonen protagonist. But have to admit I’m surprised by how I feel about Zenitsu. Seshi probably remembers I was prepared to hate the guy just by how cartoonish he seemed in the OP/ED and promotional shots. Even thought he might ruin the whole series. And was really annoyed by him in his first appearance. But I’ve since come to believe he’s not actually a “coward”. A true coward would have just abandoned tgat kid when they were trapped in that house. A true coward wouldn’t have taken a beating from Inosuke to protect Tanjiro’s box, even when he could sense a demon inside it. More recently we saw that despite how much he complained about how his master treated him, he was actually grateful to have someone who didn’t give up on him and wouldn’t let him give up on himself. He actually does want to do better, but has an uphill battle against his neurosis and lack of confidence. It’s too early to say I respect him, but I don’t just see him as a joke character now and actually find myself rooting for him.

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I put milk and two sugars in all my teas as I drink black tea. Dunkable biscuits are always a plus, but so is chocolate (dip it into your tea sometime, it tastes good)

My dream dream cosplay is Maka Albarn from Soul Eater with the scythe (image below is not me) Out of the options you give, the first. I'm a sucker for characters who do Japanese martial arts (former Kendo student)

Hiya! Welcome to Anime Forum. I've only just joined myself but you're in the right place, everyone here is so friendly, there's so many forum topics and you can even join cluba! There's a whole forum for Cosplay & Conventions which I'll be dipping my toes in soon so hopefully I'll see you there!

Heya Thank you for the welcome! That's very kind of you

Hiya @NapHime ;3 Welcome to the forums! If you need anything feel free to send me a message ;D

Weeeeeeeeeeelcome to the anime forums! Glad to have ya! Hope you enjoy your time meandering the forum. You'll find we are out of cookies at the moment but....errrrr....*shuffles through the community fridge*...we have cake? Man, how long has this been in here for.... *Throws cake over shoulder* My point is, welcome, have fun and good to have ya! :3 And as far as cosplay is concerned, as nova said, any particular character/characters you looking to embody?

I Nova the ghostly potato of af welcome you here,for cosplaying is their a certain char you wanted to try ? Hope you will love this community like i did.

That was good. Gokage And my search for anime spoofs just now was met with a sad disappointment. Someone needs to make better spoofs... Looking at you youtubers

Not just games and anime and manga either. First the Walmart era, then the unholy alliance of Amazon and China have pretty much killed all local shops. I have the same problem with electronics (resistors & capacitors type electronics, not cellphones and computers) and other things. I have to drive 20 miles for a decent "local" electronics store even here in the Los Angeles county metro area. There used to be a "rat shack" (Radio Shack) on almost every corner. I haven't seen a decently-stocked old-school hobby shop - models, paints, balsa wood, brass stock, etc. - around here for years either. I would love to go there someday. Not just for the otaku culture either. There's also a thriving electronics/hacker scene there as well that I could get into. I might never come back.

I liked the talk of Charlie Cleveland on GDC regarding the design of Subnautica. It's a great game that gives you a closer look into the underwater world. Well, someone like me who would probably never do any diving in real life, this is pretty fascinating.

Hiya, thank you for the welcome. I'm sure I will and have no doubts that will happen Weeeeell I may or may not have become familiar with my chair But I do, it gives me a sense of achievment someone might appreciate it even if they're not thinking they appreciate it I'm sure I can find time to add forums in there, it'll be my "socialable" activity Thank you for the welcome, it's lovely to meet you too I like ghosts! Ahaha, oh gee, Nova can't be that scary, right? They seem pretty time. I'm a bit of a scaredy cat though Thank you for the welcome, I'm sure I will!

I really like this anime. Even though it’s very old I’ve only recently watched it. However I don’t know how to feel about the ending.

An anime character who sees himself as a prince rescuing damsels in distress? As far as @Muco ... could be wrong but I get the impression if someone generally level headed and even tempered with an interest in samurai or at least sword play so I’ll go with Kaikoku from The Ones Within

Hello there! I’m also new to the forum ! Hope you like it here!

*Please keep in mind that this was a lesson I made for my class back when I was in college. Its a far more simple outlook on character development, and is aimed more toward upstarting writers. Still, hope you enjoy!* So, the crux of it all; What exactly is a character? Within every story is a host of characters. These are the individuals or individual that the narrator is portraying within the story. Subjectively, characters are the focus of most stories, and will be the husks of emotional driven narrative. However, the question then is; “What exactly does it take to create and develop a good character?”. Well, while the question can be lead to a varied answer from individual to individual, there is always an undoubted truth that characters who feel “Real and true to themselves” are better than tropey husks within a narrative devoid of character development…..right? In this simplified outlook into the nature of character development, I hope to try and provide you with some key ideas to keep in mind when developing a character and to provide you with a solid method of creating and developing a character as your story/stories develop. The Importance of a character? It's sometimes hard to see the importance of a character within a story, as many different narratives place their characters in so many situations that it's hard to grasp at what is necessary or not to make the characters unique, interesting and above all else, fit into the narrative fluidly. While it's difficult to give a clear answer regarding their importance, it is safe to note that characters create a situation where the reader is either able to relate to that character, or find their situation or personality interesting in some way. Characters allow for the reader to follow their story as a kind of overhead viewer, allowing the reader to observe the characters from afar, and in some cases feel as though they are part of the story themselves. While different stories each follow different settings and narrative designs, this won't exactly be the case for all characters, but at its core a character is designed to be a husk in which the story can revolve around or flow with. It is important to understand that Characters are in place to be used by the writer to draw in an audience, and to allow the audience to connect with that character in some way or another, be it positively or negatively. Greater writers will even use this to create a giant mix of emotions in such a way that the reader feels compelled to question the individual character in question, which can really emphasise the humanity and individual thought put into a character. Considerations to take when creating a character, and putting ideas down on paper? When it eventually comes to finally forming a character for your own story, it is important to start by considering everything about your story first. It’s important to know exactly who your main character is, and why they are important in some way or another (or why they are not important, which can lead to more interesting development processes). Depending on whether or not you have already come up with ideas about the world in which the story is meant to take place, then you can start by revolving everything about your character around an arc that would make sense. Moreover, it is important to begin and decide other characters as well. While it may seem easy to simply create a few characters and be done with it, side characters can actually be one of the most interesting plot points in a story. Making a well-rounded team with the ability to communicate fluently with one another (be it negatively or positively) would seem more appealing to a reader then one in which a whole bunch of characters were thrown together with poorly designed narrative toward one another. In other words, it's best to begin by creating a basis for a set of characters, building them up, then start to work out their personalities and traits as time goes by. Moreover, there are other considerations to note as well, such as: Where the character will start and why? What is the goal of the character? Why is the character related to the story (What is their purpose)? How will these characters interact with one another? The narratives that each of the characters will follow, and how those narratives cross and connect. Splitting up personalities to prevent clashes (Characters with the same personality set should have their own unique twist, otherwise they become too similar. The only exception to this would be if it's intentional) Think of the reasons why a character is the way they are. Developing a character over time, rather than making them set from the beginning. Forming unique relationships between the reader and the character, while maintaining an element of secrecy and mystery into their personalities. Keeping a set of goals clear when developing a character throughout the story When it comes to finally putting ideas to paper, my advice would be to always rattle off exactly what you think all the time. Because at the end of the day, each of us will come up with billions of unique or tropey ideas, yet we won't know exactly what works and what doesn't until we get to crafting ideas. So, the best way to sort this out would be to create a simple mind map. While it may appear simple on the surface, creating a mind-map with one or two words per piece allows you to simply look back over it, grab a bunch of elements there and combine them. This combination of elements will then be what you use to create a simple outline of a character. While you don't have to follow this step, it's best to do so in order to keep and maintain ideas. This can also be done in bullet points, through the creation of small narratives or through individual quotes. As an example, try creating a brainstorm for a character, with this set theme in mind: “War” Setting themes like this narrows things down to a point, yet still leaves an endless amount of things for you to think about in a narrative sense. Basic structure of a character and going into detail? Once you have a brainstorm, you will want to start refining your ideas into set characters. In order to do this, you will take elements and words from the brainstorms, and write them on a separate piece of paper for the character in question. Doing so will allow you to create incredibly small descriptions that are extremely flexible. It’s important to have flexibility in mind when starting with a character. If you are already set on giving a character a specific plot-line or quirk, then you will still want to keep other elements of the character under some kind of flexible arrangement, otherwise the character won't show some form of progression. So, when designing the basic outline of a character: Simply take ideas from the brainstorm that you like, and see what sticks well together. Try to think of reasons behind your choices, but don't look into too much detail just yet. Doing so can lead you to rushing a character's development before others, which will then lead into you changing the character later. Remember that any ideas can go, as long as they stick to the theme you are working towards (Unless the idea going against the theme is apart of it.) Once you have the idea for your character in place, and you have all the elements you want to use, you will then begin to refine your ideas and go into detail. This will usually involve following a list of specifications in order to create a character profile. In essence, a character profile should describe everything about the character, from their appearance to their personalities, as well as their skills, likes, dislikes, exedra. You will want to go into as much detail as you would like, since this will be what you reference for that character in the future. That being said, you don't have to stick to the initial ideas, you can always change a character around a little bit in order to suit the story. However, if you do so, be prepared to go back and alter allot, since you will always want your character to stay true to themselves, since it adds a realistic personality to them. This sense of personality is vital in any character. While you add detail, try to change the character around a little bit, in order to show progression. This can be done through the use of an altered appearance at one stage in the story, leading to the character's appearance changing. Adding small details like this will help with story progression later, and will add long-short term goals for you to focus on. Once you have ideas in place, it would also be advisable to create a moodboard for your character. Simply taking images to represent elements of their physical appearance or things about them will allow you to have a set concept and image in your mind when working with the narrative. Implementing and continuing a character within narrative? Once you have your character, you will want to begin to place him/her into the narrative. In order to do so, you must choose the importance of the character, as well as what area would most suit their importance to the narrative. If they are a main character, then they will want to be introduced near enough to the beginning, or introduced later in an important manner. In order to show their importance, you will need to give the character a fully fleshed out personality, as well as a greater description to show their importance. While this may seem intimidating to do at first, you will eventually learn to write out the character as though you were them, as you will eventually fall into knowing how they work off by heart. This kind of development, will then be shown throughout your story. With the idea of a personality revolving around a character, you are able to progressively learn about what makes a character tick, what their ambitions and quirks are, what they act like under certain situations, exedra. You will never openly dump information regarding a character all at once. Having no room for mystery on a character makes them predictable and boring (This is regarding all characters, not those who are made to be open. They are special cases, and are implemented for a greater purpose later down the line, or also for comedic effect.) Over time, you will want to continually develop your character. Once they have been given a set introduction, you will then want to consider the character's future and importance within the narrative. However, one of the more important things to note is that you're character is in fact a person. No matter what happens within your story, each one of your characters will react differently to situations, based on their personalities and interests. For example, a chaotic character wouldn't suddenly have a change of heart, unless they know the main cast well enough to do so. The same would apply to good characters, who wouldn't suddenly murder a bunch of civilians without feeling anything, or brushing it off as nothing important. (the only time this won't apply is if the character is devoid of emotion, in which case you will have to consider their reactions to situations) Continual development will focus mostly on the characters strengths and weaknesses, which will be continually pulled at throughout your narrative. What you will want to focus on is the changes that the character will go through, which either break these bonds apart, or strengthen them accordingly. While the strengths and weaknesses can be applied to physical and mental capabilities of the character, you will also want to focus on these strengths in regards to the characters everyday actions within the story. For example, the way a character will interact with those around him, and the relationship ties that come along with that. Other advice: Try using real world examples as a basis for a character. Linking a character to a person can often allow you to simply think about how that individual would react, then you can begin to develop them with relative ease and give them realistic development. Always write down and keep any ideas you come up with. Doing so will allow you to simply look back and take ideas for later story and character development. Try to avoid working with a character that you cannot connect with. As a writer, it is best to know your boundaries, and to stick with your strengths during the production of a story. However, in order to expand your knowledge on emotion and character development for certain mindsets, I would advise practising through the use of short stories first. That way, you can see if the frame of mind you are working towards is correct or not, and figure out ways to improve it. If you can't think of any ideas for a character, then take some time to sit back and chill out. Character generation is one of the hardest things to deal with, as you have to more or less create an individual with their own personality, along with every single part of their existence within your narrative world. Take all the time you need to think over ideas, but make sure to keep taking down notes in order to keep ideas jotted down in the hopes of gathering concepts that could work when combined. Final thoughts: while characters can be intimidating at first, its best just to jump in and sink your teeth into developing them. once you get the hang of crafting their role to fit a narrative, you'll often be proud of developing each and every character you come up with. while you may come across some duds here and there, they will allow you to learn from your mistakes, and use that knowledge to create bigger and better characters in the future. So, I hope you were able to learn at least something from this! thank you for reading, and good luck with your stories to come!!!

The most unprofessional (negatively, because my form tutor in college was the most unprofessional person I have ever known, but he was the best teacher we ever had because of it!) Was a time when we had a cover teacher try and teach our class, forget they left something in their car, went to get it and realised they had locked themselves out of their own car, so instead he had to wait for a good 3 solid hours, by which point the class was up. All the while, he simply stood by his car taking a cig. *Shrugs* can't really blame him. Although would have been nice if he had actually just came back to at least give us some work or another.

So tired... *flopz in the corner*...

Feeling pretty miffed today, was caught in a balls-up with a legless wazzock who was being a little gobby about being minted, but it all just came out as tosh. Nothing more came of it, but it left me with the collywobbles... ....Sorry, I get stereotypical British when flustered ;-;