thetruthhurts

Ok guys, new member here!

Doing a statistics survey for uni and would like it if you could answer a few questions for me.

(For Anime/Manga Fans)
Q1. How long have you been into Anime/Manga?

egA. I have been into Anime for 5 years but unconsciously was a fan when I was younger by watching sailor moon and Yu-Gi-Oh. I became interested in Manga 4 years ago on a trip to Japan.


Q2. How did you get into this fandom?

egA. A friend of mine recommended Fullmetal Alchemist and Cowboy Bebop and I fell in love with the genre.


Q3.1 How do you obtain your Anime/Manga?

egA. I read alot of new Manga online to get a feel for it before going out and buying it. Same with Anime but when it's something highly recommended by a mate or looks really good in the blurb/on the back of the DVD case I'll buy it straight up.

Q3.2 Do you own any physical copies? If so how much and how much do you think you've spent?

egA. I own around 35 Manga books and around 20 Anime movies and series. I've spent around $700 over the years.


Q4.1 What are your 10 favourite Anime/Manga?

egA. My favourites are Naruto, Bleach, Death Note, Fullmetal Alchemist, Cowboy Bebop, Hetalia Axis Powers, D.Gray-Man, Kuroshitsuji, Kyo Kara Maoh! and Wolf's Rain (not nessissarily in that order.)

Q4.2 What 3 Anime/Manga would you remommend for first-timers and why?

egA. Cowboy Bebop - because it shows quite well the range of quirky characters and odd qualities that are unique in Animes, Naruto - the character diversity and relationships as well as the enjoyable artwork are good starters, and Death Note for, again, the characters as well as the unbelievable plot that keep you on the edge of your seat the whole show.


Q5. Do you dress a certain way or act a certain way when meeting up with others of this fandom?

egA. When meeting up for a new release or a convention I generally cosplay as a character from one of my favourites although I have a pet peeve for girls who dress as guy character (unless they're really good) and half-assed costumes.

Q6. Do you think this fnadom is more male or female orientated?

egA. I'm not sure, alot of the themes in Anime are male orientated but then again there are alot of 'pretty boys' and strong female protaginists so I could go either way.

Sex:
Age:
Occupation:

Q1. How long have you been into Anime/Manga?
Q2. How did you get into this fandom?
Q3.1 How do you obtain your Anime/Manga?
Q3.2 Do you own any physical copies? If so how much and how much do you think you've spent?
Q4.1 What are your 10 favourite Anime/Manga?
Q4.2 What 3 Anime/Manga would you remommend for first-timers and why?
Q5. Do you dress a certain way or act a certain way when meeting up with others of this fandom?
Q6. Do you think this fandom is more male or female orientated?

(For non-Anime/Manga Fans (including people who don't know what this is))

Sex:
Age:
Occupation:

Q1. Do you know what Anime/Manga is and it's history?
Q2. What do you generally think Anime/Manga fans look like?
Q3. How much do you think is appropriate to spend on a hobby like this?
Q4. Do you comprehend this fandom and their level of devotion?
Q5. Do you think this fandom is more male or female orientated?

Spiegel

Did you just list out examples on how to answer your questions? Hmm....

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kluang

what does this suppose to mean?

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thetruthhurts

Like when you picture an anime/manga fan do you think they fall into a specific clique? Are they geeks, are they fangirl/boys, are they goths?

Also in reply to the first posted response, this is why I gave example answers.

Spiegel

A better approach is to specify the questions instead.

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"Inherited will, the destiny of the age, and the dreams of its people. These are things that will not be stopped. As long as people continue to pursue the meaning of freedom, these things will never cease to be!"
-Gol D. Roger

*Ex-Kakashi87*

Vengeance

About 15 years ago I saw this little show called dragon ball z. Once it got canceled(The original run. It was later picked up by cartoon network) I bought some videos from the local comic shop & started watching it in subs.

Explained in Q1. Please read above.

Comic shop, Japanese book/magazine stores, video stores, television, & internet.

I try not to pack rat to much so I've given away/sold allot of the older stuff I used to have. How much money have I actually spent? Well last year I probably spent around $800-$1000 on comic books alone.

Off the top of my head in no particular order...

Manga: Deathnote, Soul Eater, D Gray Man, Vagabond, Rave, Claymore, Dragon Ball, Berserk, Fairy Tail, Inuyasha.

Anime Series: Dragon Ball Z, Bleach, Fairy Tail, Full Metal Alchemist, Sekirei, Blood +, Cowboy Bebop, Trigun, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu Yu Hakusho

Manga
Fairy Tail - Action packed with tits & ass.
Deathnote - For the plot.
D Gray Man - Just because it's cool.

Anime
Trigun - Just because it's cool.
Sekirei - Tits & ass while also having good action.
Full Metal Alchemist - I've probably recommended this one the most in the past. Great plot & character development with a semi original explanation for the magic the characters use. I'd recommend watching both versions since the original Anime had a better ending while Brotherhood is more flashy.

I don't cosplay.

On average I meet more random females who are into anime/manga/cosplay when compared to males. They tend to read stuff like Fruit basket & One Piece though.

Sex: Male
Age: 27

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Screenshot from Shingeki no Kyojin.

Check out this awesome manga called Magi.