YOUR MANGA WORLD

Choose Your Own Adventure

Sometimes it’s difficult to start creating your own manga, even with all of the basic manga principles under your belt, because there are so many genres to choose from. If you’re not really sure where to begin, it may help to think about what type of manga you like to read. Take the quiz on the opposite page to discover your manga style and story ideas that may jumpstart your manga imagination!

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What kind of otaku are you?

An otaku is a serious manga fan. Answer these questions to figure out what manga style suits you best.

1.) My favorite mangas make me

A. Sweat

B. Cry

C. Laugh

D. All of the above

2.) My favorite thing to do when I come home is

A. Playing my favorite video game—one that involves tons of action!

B. Calling up my friends or girlfriend/boyfriend to chat.

C. Cooking, listening to music, or working out.

D. I love doing all of these activities. It just depends on my mood.

3.) If I had super powers, I would use them to

A. Lead an elite fighting squad to save the world.

B. Prevent evil and heal wounded hearts.

C. Win tournaments and spread my favorite activities across the world.

D. I can’t decide. There are too many things I would do!

4.) I am more of a

A. Fighter

B. Lover

C. Doer

D. All of the above

5.) My bedroom walls are plastered with

A. Life-sized posters of all my favorite heroes.

B. Photos of my friends and family, animal pictures, floral decorations, or cool designs.

C. Posters of my favorite sports teams or bands.

D. All of the above

6.) At the mall, you’d most likely find me in a(n)

A. Electronics or game store

B. Accessories, clothing, or pet store

C. Music, sporting goods, or kitchen goods store

D. Department store—it has everything!

7.) I can best be described as

A. Adventurous

B. Sentimental

C. Enthusiastic

D. All of the above

8.) If I was a manga character, I would be

A. A samurai or space warrior

B. A magical girl or star-crossed lover

C. A talented hero

D. Every character

Results: If you got...

Mostly A’s:

You’re a Heroic Otaku. You value friendship, perseverance, and victory, and you love adventure, martial arts, and stories that cross the universe. Throw in some robots and a few monsters, and you have the perfect manga! Consider using a ninja in your next story or set your characters on a strange planet filled with dragons, wizards, and fantastical creatures.

Mostly B’s:

You’re a Romantic Otaku. You love falling in love and can’t resist getting swept up in stories that feature magical girls, young heroes, and couples in love. Close relationships, happiness, and personal style are important to you. Try creating an epic romance set during your favorite historical period or focus on the daily dramas all around you—but with a magical twist!

Mostly C’s:

You’re a Hobbyist Otaku. You’re passionate about sports, games, performance art, and food, so stories featuring these popular pastimes are sure to get you daydreaming. For added drama, check out board game manga or cook up a tale revolving around an extreme version of your favorite activity.

Mostly D’s:

You’re an Eclectic Otaku. You love all forms of manga and can’t get enough of them. Consider adding a pet or fun animal mascot to your stories or create quirky characters with different specialties that allow you to express all of your varied interests. The possibilities are endless!

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