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Write STRONG Main Character Motivations!
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Күн бұрынHow to write and create good character motivations for your story! We'll discuss, Naruto, Demon Slayer, Death Note, Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, and more! What is your main character's motivation, It must be clear and not SUCK!
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@whytmangatv 3 жыл бұрын
What's your favorite character motivation?
@kameronhailey-m7076 3 жыл бұрын
A desire to surpass Anyone. Even themselves (in both figurative AND literal sense) But mostly figurative.
@devonteedwards2093 3 жыл бұрын
Zoro's
@mimii_chuu 3 жыл бұрын
my character motivation is sailor chibi moon hehe
@obito8507 3 жыл бұрын
narutos
@EmperorChaos468 3 жыл бұрын
Lelouch motivation is at the top for me. Characters who are given the chance to make a difference to the world around them like Asta or for their love ones.
@miikapm2 3 жыл бұрын
I really like when protagonists have motivations other than „i want to become the strongest“ bc that got boring real quick.
@Rekter 3 жыл бұрын
I agree, “becoming the strongest” is such a weak and played out motivation imo. Also it’s really vague. Who’s the self-proclaimed “strongest” here, and why do you want to become stronger than them? The more you think about it the less it makes sense.
@tyronechillifoot5573 3 жыл бұрын
@@Rekter it's better to ask why they want to be the strongest are they seeking to conquer the world? What do they need the power for? Luffy for example needs power inorder to be the freest he can be
@Rekter 3 жыл бұрын
@@tyronechillifoot5573 Oh yeah, that as well.
@vism2812 3 жыл бұрын
i think it’s ok to use that trope as long as their reasoning for being the strongest is sound and fleshed out well.
@JesusIsTheSonOfGod_john316 3 жыл бұрын
*Cough* *cough* Goku *cough* *cough*
@mrpizzacat8273 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve always like stupid motivations like “to be left alone” or “to be lazy” but the world and the people around them constantly stop them from achieving that goal. (Though these kinds of goals are often used by self insert garbage and rarely taken down an interesting path).
@MaxIronsThird 3 жыл бұрын
KonoSuba and Chainsaw Man, very stupid motivations, great execution.
@mrpizzacat8273 3 жыл бұрын
@@MaxIronsThird Exactly, stuff like that’s great.
@maadtee6281 3 жыл бұрын
What about Saiki guy just wants to be left alone and eat his cake but constantly gets caught in his friends schemes
@mrpizzacat8273 3 жыл бұрын
@@maadtee6281 also great. I’m talking more in the case of the manga and manhua I’ve read
@maadtee6281 3 жыл бұрын
@@mrpizzacat8273 oh those yeah they suck they become terrible when the world revolves around them and they don't have any true rivals or characters to show their better then the mc
@tyronechillifoot5573 3 жыл бұрын
Writing a 35 year old protagonist and his daughter who was pulled into another reality by its former conqueror and wants to journey across it to find his taken daughter a long the way his motivations become more complicated as he understands this world more and more Wanted a general theme of breaking a meaningless cycle of birth conquest and mass destruction through imperialism the realm always goes through
@randomdude4504 3 жыл бұрын
I like this idea !!!!
@tyronechillifoot5573 3 жыл бұрын
@@randomdude4504 yeah the general idea was basically a father a daughter get taken by this worlds conqueror whose lost their meaning for their own existence and implants in them a strange power and leaves them seperate and Stranded in this world the father gets caught in a revolution against the former conquerors seven disciples who each rule a portion of this world
@randomdude4504 3 жыл бұрын
@@tyronechillifoot5573 🔥🔥🔥
@ifeelsomni 3 жыл бұрын
Horrible idea to post a good idea on a tutorial video helping other people to make their ideas. Dude, people can plagiarize your shit.
@tyronechillifoot5573 3 жыл бұрын
@@ifeelsomni nah not really execution is typically what sets something apart
@abean5650 3 жыл бұрын
I shall create a main character's motivation to be to eat a donut. Throughout the entire series, he shall crave a donut. Chapter 1 will be this intense scene of him walking downstairs and into the kitchen. Chapter 2 is him getting the donut from the freezer and crunching down on it. Then that's it. That's the entire story. Hoping to print at least 20 volumes.
@mangakatim9222 3 жыл бұрын
Make this a gag manga cause this is really funny
@user-zj1wd8ty5r 3 жыл бұрын
Plot twist: The main character’s you. 😅😅
@abccdeefghijklll 2 жыл бұрын
I suggest you add a challenge that prevents him from getting the donut. It would be kinda funny seeing him struggle on a simple task lol
@leschroder7773 2 жыл бұрын
No you should be serious about this. Its sounds interesting as hell The mc wants a doughnut but they don't have any he travels the world for a doughnut only to realize there are non
@MANGAKA__13 Жыл бұрын
💀
@ghostlyyin 3 жыл бұрын
When the world needed him most, the king returned!
@florence7956 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like the story of Jesus Christ to me🙌🏾🙏🏾
@ghostlyyin 3 жыл бұрын
@@florence7956mhm amen 🙏🏿
@Thunder_Troll 3 жыл бұрын
I think my personal favorite motivation is the desire to have silky hair instead of a natural perm. Oh, and having enough money to go to pachinko parlors.
@nerdandnerdier887 3 жыл бұрын
My character has no motivation but that’s the point he’s a lazy kid who’s content to lounge around all day and live off others, but that’s the point the story is about him learning that’s no way to live life and it’s destructive to not only himself but his friends and family around him, so he’s has to find his motivation
@sharpiecolours2716 3 жыл бұрын
To be honest that's a great story idea. I wish you the best of luck if you try making this into a comic or anything 👌✨
@hash1095 3 жыл бұрын
I'd read that!
@eletrica_ 3 жыл бұрын
I like this idea! You can also have a character with a strong and well-defined motivation, but who has a hard time trusting others so he/she always works alone. It's a nice contrast. Can be a good story about motivation and how each character deals with it
@user-id3fc8qs7y Жыл бұрын
That's an amazing metagame. You're playing with the hero motivations system directly, breaking the 4th wall, by making the hero that SEEKS or LOST the motivation.
@Grimmheim 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I think motivations are easily overlooked. Having a character be strong and badass is nice, but if they have a really strong, understandable motivation, they become "great" characters.
@whytmangatv 3 жыл бұрын
Totally!
@mangagnome9764 3 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on plotting a manga? Story structure etc? How to break down a manga chapter. My favorite character motivation is getting stronger or never giving up. Its inspiring. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@ghostlyyin 3 жыл бұрын
I’ll love to see this video from a mangaka’s perspective! I’ll like this comment. Make it blow up
@mangagnome9764 3 жыл бұрын
@@ghostlyyin yeah I'd love to see how to break down an overall story as well as how to break down a manga chapter.
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
This should blow up.
@mangagnome9764 3 жыл бұрын
I hope whytmanga sees this. Thanks for the help.
@DreamerFoxgal 3 жыл бұрын
I think he has already? I found a few that I think is what you’re asking about? Hopefully they help still!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gMh_p8yJ3cuslI0.html (Storytelling techniques) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hJl1ea6n39LLcX0.html (Planning yours comic pages) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hKdiebSQv7ebfoU.html (Making Manga: Storytelling and scripts) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrGhnqirrp3apqc.html (How to write chapters)
@goatedlogic 3 жыл бұрын
I was struggling with goals, so I went back to my roots, and looked at my beliefs and I fount more ideas for my novel. It was awesome how you added nationality in your comic.
@gabrieleriva_bboykappside 3 жыл бұрын
It's true, when I didn't know how to get good motivation or personality to my project, I decided to give the protagonist part of my personality, beliefs, things I felt in my past and big mistakes I made and kinda "translate" them in the "language" of the world I was building. That also shaped how the other characters would react and grow or find their ways away from him
@duskyer2391 3 жыл бұрын
Isekai: I wanna live lazily Also Isekai: *Does everything that doesn't help them be lazy*
@ayeitzfrosty 3 жыл бұрын
My character's motivation is to maintain control over his mind.
@MysticHasaan 3 жыл бұрын
Dr Doom has the beat motivation. He just wants his moms soul back from the devil. Also he wanted to help the world evolve but Mr. Fantastic alway makes something better or points out Dooms flaws.
@ItachiUchiha-ut6xj 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Doom has the best motivation because he genuinely wants the world to be a better place and he knows how to make it so. However that would mean he has to rule the world (Doom doesn't play second fiddle) and the heroes of course don't want that. but if you ever read Doomwars you know he is right. Doom would in fact save the planet.
@JoJo-xp6wr 3 жыл бұрын
Girono Giovanni from jojo part 5, his motivation is to become the next mob boss so he can change Italy for the better to prevent the act of selling drugs to kids and adults alike.
@crimsott_arts97 3 жыл бұрын
Motivations were something I thought about a lot when creating my character Jarakio. At first I wanted him to just be cool and confident and accept his powers like nothing but- that got scrapped immediately. At this point now Jarakio starts off powerless, essentially wanting to find some purpose for his life in a world populated by elemental humans and creatures. Once it's revealed he does have powers, a wide array of them actually, his motivation becomes understanding the role he must play with access to most of the world's elemental powers. (😅 Super long description but for anyone that's read this I appreciate it!)
@ArthurMarrero Жыл бұрын
This really helped me with my story thank you!
@gremloz7 3 жыл бұрын
My main character is a villain so it’s different from a hero’s motivation. His motivation to be a villain is bc he doesn’t believe in love. He loses everyone he calls family, so it scars his heart. Hatred takes over him and he only follows the gang of bandits he’s involved in. In fact due to reality those that are seen as good or heroes r really evil and wretched themselves. He sees the “good/heroic” as the same ppl who commit crimes. In order to have ur will, u have to destruct someone else’s will. Btw he’s a preteen once he acknowledges himself as a villain. Not tryna say too much unless u guys ask but yeah. His motive is to find a place in the world that he belongs, as an individual that feels rejected by society for being different. He has no family. The gang of bandits take him as family and that’s how his growth occurs. They’re the only family he has.
@isaiahchambers3783 3 жыл бұрын
My characters motivation is to find a place she can make home, because she found out her parents kidnapped her from her real family.
@Idk-ub6qe 3 жыл бұрын
First thing I do when I get here * taps like button aggressively*
@deshaunfortune912 3 жыл бұрын
And Ichigo wants to...oh right he never had a motivation and the story was hurt bc of it. I say this as person who's favorite anime/manga is Bleach.
@thiddies 3 жыл бұрын
i dont think it hurt the story at all
@CJMoo-zm8zw 3 жыл бұрын
@@thiddies it really did. It felt like ichigo was just there because aizen willed it and because he was naturally gifted. He never had any interesting motivation.
@JakeSmith-mq5dc 3 жыл бұрын
As to answer your question about what I would like as a strong motivation for a series. A useless man having an epiphany and decides to turn his life around one day. You know, someone who willingly squandered his potential and took easy paths in life, played that out and realized that my lifestyle could be in trouble so I got to do something and starts his ascent out of necessity, but continues to rise not out of obligation, but self discovery instead. Hits a few road blocks because change can be extremely hard and it's so easy to slip back and lose the progress you made. In other words, a Shounen journey based on some real life success stories.
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
Wow. That's definitely what I need.
@Monty_Montgomery 3 жыл бұрын
My main character had accidentally killed his father when he was young with some weird superpower he had mysteriously gain and now he wants to be a hero to repent and make up for his fathers’ death
@devonteedwards2093 3 жыл бұрын
The motivation tips are truly spot on
@denkyu5191 3 жыл бұрын
This video was really helpful, Whyt! Can you do a video on writing antagonists? 🙌
@robxholicfoxyfan8552 3 жыл бұрын
My favorite motivations tend to be for self improvement and practicing empathy, as well as sorting out one's own emotional turmoil, which really is just straight up saying Mob Psycho 100 is something I adore on another level entirely.
@comic2525 3 жыл бұрын
I like main characters who’s goal start off one way, and evolve over time as the story moves forward. I try to do some like that with my main character as well.
@ShudoShrimp135 3 жыл бұрын
As fun as it can be to have the "I wanna be the strongest/best __________" motivation, I do like it when the characters, at some point, change their motivations - be it good or bad. It's harder to write but it can definitely be interesting to read if done right (particularly the protags who start out doing things for selfish reasons and then slowly end up doing things because they care).
@ta_theartiste6374 3 жыл бұрын
So far my protagonist's motivation, is just wanting to be free from His nightmarish past and at least live a normal teenager life. I know it's simple, but my plan is to make him realize that nothing in life is normal, especially in the world I've created for my story. ^_^
@gabrieleriva_bboykappside 3 жыл бұрын
Simple things usually are the best. I constantly think I am doing something too complicated
@bruh......2005 3 жыл бұрын
Same to my protagonist, i love goals thst feel realistic even if it's in an Unrealistic world
@kstar98k81 3 жыл бұрын
I have a character who’s initial goal is to continue their family legacy (their family members are well respected and well loved). But I wanted to explore how this pressure effects them and how they have to move pass that.
@nicholaslyttle3957 3 жыл бұрын
It's a work in progress but my character, Taylor, was troubled by his mother's dying wish for him to be special and surrounded by people he loves. At first he wishes to fulfill her wish but doesn't know how to, then he becomes someone who people come to depend on to end a potential war. He wishes to end the war and protect people but selfishly wants to fulfil his mother's wishes.
@nicholaslyttle3957 3 жыл бұрын
I know its somewhat generic but as I said, it's a work in progress.
@SafYounes 3 жыл бұрын
When in doubt, make them orphans, the underdog and wanting to be the strongest. Congrats, you have your MC
@xorbyc8149 2 жыл бұрын
In my story there are two protagonists, the motivation of one is curiosity and the other wants to get back to his wife after she ran away from him. Generally they are both initiated into the supernatural world, one who is a writer and a reporter stumbled upon a witches' sabbat through a fellow poet's artistic experiment, the encounter was fatal but Gofrins, as the first protagonist is called, managed to get away with his life. Because of the encounter he could not find peace as there are many questions in his head. He eventually decides to explore the new world he has discovered in order to understand reality and pass on his knowledge to humanity. The second protagonist was brainwashed by a witch into thinking they were a happy married couple for years, but because of Gofrins the spell stopped working and the witch run away leaving the second protagonist alone. Now they both travel the world to describe and later also neutralise supernatural anomalies, but also to find a witch and for the second protagonist to make himself knowledgeable, strong and therefore worthy of her and capable of bringing her to "the right side"
@xorbyc8149 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for bad grammar and punctuation I'm not a native English speaker 😞
@GideonMadu 3 жыл бұрын
One of my character's motivations is to end the purging and abuse that has been committed by wizards who are corrupted by vanity, self-indulgence, and overall total influence and control over the world. Another one's motivation is to find the pieces to a legendary weapon to assure the eradication of a dark influence.
@antagonist586 3 жыл бұрын
The guy who voices sano is lit 😤
@talonhayes8934 3 жыл бұрын
I’m writing a series of comics/manga where the main character’s motivation is to achieve an ancient prophecy, which may or may not exist, that would make all people see each other as equals, because his late mother hated how cruel and darwinistic the world was, so her dying wish was to see this equality before it was too late. After her death, the main character drives to be the one to achieve, or at least help achieve in some way, this true equality so everyone can live free however they want, kinda like Sano. However in this world where only the strong survive, my main character is actually the weakest person in the story, so there would be this sense of growth as he travels around the world beating villains and overcoming obstacles. Equality is the biggest theme in the story because it’s really important to me. I made sure there was a diverse cast of characters to keep that theme. I was also inspired by different religions and cultural practices, and especially by your series Apple Black, can’t wait for volume 3 man. The other two volumes were awesome and I’m sure the next one will be too.
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. I wish I could read yours. Hope your execution will be great and subtle as you want it be. I also want to make manga/comic series, where MC gets into a terrible accident, and is scarred ever since. His primary motivation basically is paranoia or just fear, and unwillingness for others to experience what he went through. He puts on a facade, as to not worry others and takes all on himself, but will end in him being broken.
@bangtwitterandtwicetagram830 3 жыл бұрын
Dude this actually sounds dope asf, it’s the kind of story we need in this current climate. I absolutely love it 😍
@padiowadio 3 жыл бұрын
I have two main characters who have witnessed one man destroy their world. They go back six years and have to become stronger in order to stop this man. They can’t tell anybody what will happen or else the future will be forced to play out as it was originally. That is the consequence of time travel. Ultimately, if they lose a single fight, it means they are not strong enough to beat this man and need more time.
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds interesting! How do you plan to involve them into smaller conflicts so that end result will be much less tangible?
@padiowadio 3 жыл бұрын
@@abylaiashken8970 Basically it’s a fantasy setting with magic and all of that good stuff. 6 years ago, they had both failed an entrance exam into one of the best magic academies. They had made promises with their families that if this doesn’t work, they won’t pursue magic combat anymore. So when they are sent back 6 years, they absolutely need to pass that exam or they won’t get the proper training needed to win. An addition to this is that even if they get in, they are going to need to do much more work outside of school to get stronger, which could involve actual enemies.
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
@PadioWadio Sounds dope.
@padiowadio 3 жыл бұрын
@@abylaiashken8970 Thank You
@nephtaliejalbert 3 жыл бұрын
I believe for my character Soleil, her motivation is to be able to remove the markings that are affecting her inability to control her powers by finding the man that gave her the markings.
@gremloz7 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting I like it
@nephtaliejalbert 3 жыл бұрын
@@gremloz7 Thank you!
@gremloz7 3 жыл бұрын
@@nephtaliejalbert you’re welcome!
@thelonesamurai9425 3 жыл бұрын
My character was born to be the ultimate savior by being the ultimate sacrifice. However, when the worldwide conflict came to a conclusion his body began to yearn for something more, the thing he hated most but could not escape "DEATH". The only thing that stands between him and his goal to cleanse himself of all the weakness his creator embedded into him. Is a simple promise he made to an old friend that to his surprise would last generations on end. With this character I wanted his story to be about the importance and dangers of an unintentional intertwined fate
@rrageon3466 3 жыл бұрын
I plan alot of plots, but I always end up coming back to this concept: The main character would be young, and he would hate being forced to do things because of his age. He questions everything and suffers with depression. I want this concept, because I know how to make a character's depression and anxiety feel REAL because of my own experience. But anyway, the protagonist wouldn't be able to find motivation, and he would be forced to do things that he didn't like. His motivation in life would be to find motivation, in a sense. He wishes death upon himself but can't do it because he thinks about it this way, "I know I will always have the option to give up, so why should I? I should continue with the stress and pain and if I truly never find happiness, I always have a backup plan." He already knows how that road ends, so he has no real need to go down it, and instead forces himself to find motivation to never want to kick the bucket, while ensuring its always an option. Again, this character "plot" sticks with me alot, and I can't figure out why
@Ed-vv4fc 3 жыл бұрын
It's a sign that you'll know how to handle this story when you figure out. You need to have patience and think on how to handle it. 5 min a day on thinking about your story, little steps makes great progress
@rrageon3466 3 жыл бұрын
@@Ed-vv4fc Wow, never thought about it that way. Thanks! I'll start doing exactly that
@oru_malayaleezombie7329 3 жыл бұрын
Honestly this feels like a story I would love to read. Best of luck to you,dude.
@khomicsans900 3 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic video. My character motivation has always been to leave a legacy behind once he’s gone. This motivation is amplified because he believes he’s the last of his kind and cant have children since he’s mixed breed (cross between human and fish). When he finally finds out he isn’t the last of his kind, it’ll make for some fantastic diversion to his character as a whole
@JakeSmith-mq5dc 3 жыл бұрын
Man this is crazy. I've been reading Manga in Theory and Practice for the last week, wasn't expecting to see you pull out a literal page from that book in this video. As for me, latest character idea I've been thinking is following the rival with a chip on his shoulder after his confrontation with the typical main character opens his world view, Neji or Gaara after they faced off against Naruto, or Tien from Dragon Ball. Start from that very moment of revelation as the initial hook of the series, then flash back to what led to that moment for the initial first arc and the rest of the series could be about what they do from there. (It's a rough outline at best right now) The reason for this is because I've seen lots nemesis based series lately and the "heroes" are often mistreated to paint the Demon King and their allies in a better more competent light, which I don't entirely agree on but I like the idea of placing focus on a different character of relative importance to the story in this type of setting. Rivals are often treated as the hero's other half, you can't get their full story without the other, so why not follow the atypical other's half perspective from day 1 and still make both interesting. They don't have to be boring, aloof loners either, we could endear him to the audience for his prodigious abilities by starting out as an Overdog disguised as an Underdog like Yuno from Black Clover or Souma from Food Wars, but have his rival be the typical hardworking Underdog. Both have to have strong motivations though and I have yet to settle on one yet which brought me here.
@cypherbrittainnethegodofsl4988 3 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile my original character : This character was inspired by Kamelot album "The Ghost Opera" A human given a Godly power by God. God wants to test the human race, because the human race are supposed to be the most perfect creature God had created. At first, the character was consumed by ego, but become more mature and never used his Godly power except when he really must to. God continued to give tests to him. He endured it patiently. He sometimes lamenting the fact that humankind is so overpowered and hypocrite despite being the most perfect creature. That's the beginning of my main character. What do you guys think? The life of the main characters is based off the songs from the album 1. Solitaire + Rule the World : The main character gained Godly power and lost his mind. 2. Ghost Opera : He's also an aspiring singer. 3. The Human Stain : How depraved is the human race, despite being the most perfect creature. 4. Blucher : The main character missed his sister. 5. Love you to Death : Despite being forbid by God, the main character used his power to heal her sister's terminal illness. 6. Up Through the Ashes : He has some friends, and they betrayed him and condemned him. Now nobody believes the main character. 7. Mourning Star : The main character was damned, mourning star can be translated to the opposite of a shooting star. You make wishes from the shooting star, but it's futile to make a wish from a mourning star. 8. Silence of the Darkness : The main character sinks into despair, even with his Godly power, he left alone where everyone hates him. Even if he make them love him (he can) it's so unjust. Humans must do it on their own. 9. Anthem : The main character's vow on never giving up. 10. Eden Echo : He wants to go to heaven to be with the Gods. 11. Season's End : he promised to meet his sister again. 12. The Pendulous Fall : Never giving up and take the chance no matter how small it is.
@patrikvizvari4486 3 жыл бұрын
I think it is very interesting. Nice job. Meanwhile I can't even choose beetwen 2 ideas🙁
@Rekter 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds pretty good and realistic so far, I like it.
@AceSamson 3 жыл бұрын
I have a motivation like this. A god of the known universe who is expectant of his demise decides to give a random person his power in hopes that this person is kind enough to use it for good and not evil. This person eventually decides to become a "superhero" of sorts to patrol his city and the surrounding areas to make sure the city is at peace and to defend himself and other gods from beings who wish to take his power.
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
Are you inspired by Jojo by any chance? Sounds promising btw
@cypherbrittainnethegodofsl4988 3 жыл бұрын
@@abylaiashken8970 About the song part? No. I just love listening to metal bands, and some of the album really inspired me to do a story.
@arnoldejaredraws1495 3 жыл бұрын
Writing a main character who has to have revenge on the man who slaughtered his mom, the only person he ever knew and loved He has to be the one who does it What happens after you get revenge? My character responds: nothing, just the satisfaction is enough!!😈
@maadtee6281 3 жыл бұрын
Make that person a girl childhood friend that loved each other and make it a bit grey like the mother isn't who she said she was or something just to make it a bit more crazy
@arnoldejaredraws1495 3 жыл бұрын
@@maadtee6281 that's cool!!
@VenusNoxx 3 жыл бұрын
You motivate me and I'm subscribed, but I usually never comment cause I'm shy. Anyway, I have a character named Casper who is the main character in my story. He is a rich boy who had his parents killed by a family friend and no one believed him. He believes that person should face judgment for taking away Casper's life. His motivation is justice and believing that killing the person will save others. Unfortunately, he hasn't come to terms with the fact that he's not a saint. Sorry for the long comment...
@alexsanimeart5706 3 жыл бұрын
For my main character, Jelani, his goal is to see everything the world has to offer. And in order to do that, he has to travel around and find from other people and cultures how to get stronger. He also has the weight of leading his dad's boka (faction in an African language) and living up to his dad's legacy. His dad is also one of the top 5 strongest in the world
@iateyourtoesehe 3 жыл бұрын
that sounds very interesting and I would love to read it!!
@emperor8716 3 жыл бұрын
I understand travelling but what has getting stronger got to do with seeing the world?
@nasusgg8274 3 жыл бұрын
@@emperor8716 Watch one piece and u will understand lmao
@marquisedreams8812 3 жыл бұрын
Nice
@alexsanimeart5706 3 жыл бұрын
@@emperor8716 I was thinking of my main character traveling around and learning different fighting styles and training techniques right from the sources of people's cultures
@mangakatim9222 3 жыл бұрын
I really wanted to see him draw while he talking about character motivation 😔
@Hyushi_sama 3 жыл бұрын
It’s cool to hear sanos motives, it’s actually similar to my character and I feel that our motives behind our characters are kind of the same . Young akayle the main character of my series is a free spirit that loves her family, loves to explore and enjoys good food. She was raised in a forest and has never left that forest her whole life . Unfortunately, the way how I set up my universe it’s meant to constantly suppress akayle from exploring and being a normal girl having normal friends . The world constantly tests her loyalty and faith, challenging her to rise up above everything while protecting the once’s she loves . The only way to become free is to become strong and the journey to become strong is not a fair one . She also has a brother who idolized her bravery and talents. But this brother is highly timid and barely has a voice of his own. He’s often found listening to people, not following his gut which can lead to problems if you don’t have the right people around you. And the brothers best friend is just a happy competitive boy who loves to play . After he meets akayle, he proclaims himself as her rival . He’s always happy and optimistic, but tends to be a space gaze, and gets to caught up in moments which makes him seem like he’s not all there in his head .
@geschnitztekiste4111 2 жыл бұрын
My mc starts out just wanting to rescue his father from an unjust system, but I plan on his motives becoming more self-indulgent along the way the more he discovers the thrill of killing. However I do want him to circle back around at some point when he grows more wise and realizes that he‘s causing suffering as well, just like the king that ordered his father’s arrest on a whim
@blackmchii6632 3 жыл бұрын
My mc is a divine exorcist inspired by the Fox goddess Inarī, after being reincarnated (not an isekai) and sent to Earth in order to stop a Doomsday phenomenon called “Pandora’s Box”, an entity that draws in others through the law of Fate.. In her quest she’ll need to reclaim once lost relics and world-bending powers in order to have the ability to prevent the fated disaster along with a ragtag team of exorcists, if she fails or if the Box is left to be opened..reality itself could be altered in ways only described in nightmares..
@jaysingh8293 3 жыл бұрын
I have a story in my head which deals with a character who must maintain balance in the world, but doesn't realize that he himself is the cause of the imbalance. The overarching theme being how do you balance a world when you yourself aren't balanced. I have this theme interwoven with my magic system and Im really just struggling to form a compelling story
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
Very intriguing! Proceed, this theme has and idea has great potential.
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
I like this theme. It has great potential. What exactly you are struggling with?
@jaysingh8293 3 жыл бұрын
@@abylaiashken8970 thank you very much! I also enjoy the theme cuz it something I haven't heard much of. This issue I'm having is driving the story with good productive/real dialogue and action. Like I have pictures painted out in my head but it's just mainly about connecting the dots
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, same. There are some videos on dialogue on KZfaq, but it ultimately comes down to characters and plot. Everything is just time and practice, just how artists develop their own unique style of drawing, so do writers style of dialogue.
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
For action, shorter and more rapid sentences are needed. Plus, using verbs (actions) instead of adjectives just creates a sense of movement.
@tbrow_art 3 жыл бұрын
Denji from Chainsaw man probably has the greatest motivation of all time
@marquisedreams8812 3 жыл бұрын
Of course!
@maadtee6281 3 жыл бұрын
What about Todo and itadori they simply wants big beautiful women like Jennifer Lawrence
@eigenrauflinog9069 3 жыл бұрын
That's for perverts' motivations
@carverkain5226 3 жыл бұрын
I wanna try setting up a temporary motivation in the first arc that leads to his actual motivation throughout the rest of the series
@zinv08 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad your more recent videos have better audio.
@ngayoozaako1895 3 жыл бұрын
Let's all support apple black so it gets an anime I can't afford manga and I really want an anime for this
@Tunakens 3 жыл бұрын
The protagonist of a Manga/comic Im writting had a "supernatural experience" (not the best way to describe it) and he is trying to find out anwsers and ways to come back to his previos life. So curiosity and fear to die are his main motivations. Its not a shonnen, so no power ups are comming. Sory for bad english, greatings from Chile, love your content.
@azariahspence8551 3 жыл бұрын
I like when Aoi Miyamori is part of the Anime Production Club at her school and then she works hard an anime production assistant to help her team create the perfect anime! -Shirobako
@gingerjedivideo9218 3 жыл бұрын
I am wanting to write a lot of characters, but I'll just talk about one I have in mind(Note: I'll try and keep this short as possible). I want to write a 16/17 son of a father who was killed for having classified information, leaving him nothing but vengeance. He joins an agency to hunt down his killer and make him pay. However, the person he's targeting is a leader of a terrorist organization that wants *multiversal domination,* and have recently acquired the technology to do so and gets away. Leaving my character to travel across vast worlds he could only dream of, to reach his goal. But, that also leaves him with distractions that can waste time he can't afford. Which then sets up two motivations and three outcomes. Motivations: Kill the man who killed his father and save all reality. Outcomes: Kill his father's murderer and feel satisfaction?, find his target and fail, or die of old age. Theme... I think could be vengeance, importance of life, struggle, perseverance, loneliness, and consequences. I don't know... haven't really thought about that completely just yet. But, what are your thoughts of my character and the story? Also, during his journey he acquires god-like powers, but is hesitate to use them that often cuz, he doesn't like to be viewed as a god, and gets hunted for them.
@wondergirlwonders4655 2 жыл бұрын
I liked this! I'm slowly getting a better idea for my character... Open constuctive criticism or ideas wanted! My character is a 19 year old fire dragon halfing (in a celtic HTTYD type of world) who was left by her adventureous parents (not sure if they are dead or what) with a village of vikings when she was like 2. She grew up not really liking where she was because she didn't really grow well and she didn't have a purpose. When she finds her parents old maps and journals she discovers a sort of treasure map and type of prophecy talking about a team of element holders who are supposed to come together to stop the tyrant ruler who has started a war with multiple areas in this country causing tears and just lost of destruction. She ends up going on a mission to build this team, unlock their powers and "save the day" MY MAIN CONCERN: She finds a romantic interest but I'm concerned about that their troupe is too much like that crazy magic girl thing where the girl is so bubbly and sweet and is USED to transform the quiet brooding guy to live life.... Because that's incredibly close to what it's become 😅it's not necessarily a BAD thing for all that to happen but I want more depth and more push in it to make it more interesting. Also I don't want my character to get swept away and lose her whole purpose. Overall the fact that I'm writing this in a group makes things more chaotic but I still have way more fun than I do by myself but i definitely still want to make my character BETTER and grow a lot more and I need help because I'm running out of idea. Thanks!
@thatonedudeonyourblock8865 3 жыл бұрын
My character's motivation is to stop an ongoing war between his loved ones over power as he needs help from acquaintances from another realm(humans) in order to grab forces and stop the war so that they can look at a bigger picture and their true enemy while also trying to find his purpose as to what he is.He also stands as a supporter to my other cast of protagonist's problems and to help them grow and gain character development both good and bad which is why I made him seem more complete and settled as a character
@stephonblackett2592 3 жыл бұрын
For sure this will help me with character motivations for my manga. Thanks and keep it up whyt
@clean2002 3 жыл бұрын
my opinion, shonen protagonists are far too predictable. It's always a "i want to be the best of the best" then they become what they want at the end by doing the predictable befriending an enemy, that sudden power up in the middle of a fight, etc. Idk
@unkokawela 3 жыл бұрын
I've been working on this story for half a year now its called: SUBJECT No.7 Main Character: Kano Age: 17 Backstory = Kano is a Pacific Islander born in Hilo, Hawaiʻi. When he was little he was kidnapped by a corporation called HEX. were he was experimented on with other children, due to the experiments he was given the ability to absorb/ manipulate energy, able to control any type, nuclear, electrical, thermal, all of it. it is unclear why HEX.co kidnapped only children, or there reason for giving kids powers. when Kano turned 15, an event happened were he and his comrades were able to escape. for the next 2 years, he and his friends lived in Kanos hometown, Hilo, were he fought crime and planned to take town HEX.co . also, there is something in Kano that isn't aware of, yet. something powerful, and dangerous. Personality = Kano is a very optimistic person, care free, stubborn, cocky, and a sort of god-complex. he makes a lost of pop culture references whenever he is reminded of something. Motivations = 1. Kano want to be free, to live his own life without anything holding him back, to walk his own path. w. he want to take revenge on HEX.co or experimenting on him for over 10 years, and wants to wipe them off the face of the earth so nothing like what happened to him happens to anyone else.
@sketchykindaguy8204 3 жыл бұрын
Your writing ✍🏽 videos are dope.
@vloggiesquadmore5071 2 жыл бұрын
Well, I made a self motivation of my character Ezekiel. In my manga my protagonist's is a young teenager aspiring to become a Guardian. There's an academy he's is enrolled in to pursue his dream, later on he masters abilities and powers to keep his passion onward. Anything after this is just a spoiler.
@soulroukai9815 Жыл бұрын
Since I'm currently working on my manga series, my protagonist Rudeon's motivation is mainly curiosity and the reason for that is because when someone says about a certain thing in their words, he wants to see for himself to confirm it.
@schreckenswolf3715 2 жыл бұрын
I struggle with a motivation I made for my Protagonist, so bear with me haha. So the thing is My protagonist is 17 , a Paladin trainee who has not completed his training but worked for some time in the capital something as similar as Police but then his capital was conquered by the enemy force. He was captured in prison until his sister busted him free and while they fled his sister died at the hand of their pursuer. Now a year later He finds out that the spirit of his sister is still around him she tells him that there is a way to get her back to life cause she made a deal with an extraplanar being who promised to bring her back to life if she could bring it a certain item.... so in short, my protagonist main Goal is to get back his sister, struggling with if it's moral to bring back the dead and how complicated the world is and he is a paladin.... so guys I am not quite sure if this good enough to drive a story let me heat your thoughts! ^^
@lilfishy9308 3 жыл бұрын
My character’s motivation is to end a war and to defeat a tyrant that has cause the death of his parents and millions of others. If he loses millions of others could be killed, so he needs to build up in strength on an incredible journey with loss and epic battles so he can stop the bleeding. There’s not much special about him, but his will to help and to bring world peace is what propels him to victory.
@tyeqwanmccray3292 3 жыл бұрын
I have a motivation for a protagonist character in a sense it like boruto somewhat my character is born the second child of a wealthy family but his older brother and younger brother stand out do to the unique power set but he inherited his power set from his mother now he is trying to fight to make a name for himself but instead of the traditional way of stepping out of his family’s shadow he using the shadow that he spent most of his like in to make a name for himself by using it to his advantage.
@dtk1981 3 жыл бұрын
In my story there's. Multiple main characters and none are the chosen one. They each reveal some info throughout the timeline of the story about the prophecy of the chosen one before revealing who he/she is.
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
Is it a generational story by chance?
@dtk1981 3 жыл бұрын
@@abylaiashken8970 yeah, basically. You get a new mc and their journey during the history of the story. Then finally the end of the first story but actually from the perspective of the chosen one and not the original mc.
@agnibhamisra7862 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Man, great video. I was wondering if you could make a tutorial/tips video for manga cover art. Thanks for all the great tips, keep up the good work.
@abylaiashken8970 3 жыл бұрын
Same.
@THAGAMEKILLA 2 жыл бұрын
I was definitely rooting for Light😅 i wanted to see how his idea of the world would end up
@user-zj1wd8ty5r 3 жыл бұрын
This sounds stupid but I have a main character for a series I made up in my head. -Called Leo. Codename’s gonna be Leo-reo. -Runs away only to find a gang of other people. -Personality is Free-spirited and happy-go-lucky -He *might* have a crush, MIGHT! If you want more of a storyline to it, friend me on ROBLOX (if you have it :p).
@SniperKnighter 3 жыл бұрын
I would suggest adjusting your audio a bit sense it's distance quiet without turning it up a bit, at least on my end.
@dravennn.crypto 3 жыл бұрын
One of my characters motivation is to get stronger, he doesn't want to be the the strongest but he has a form that he can't control so he needs to be stronger, the form made him kill his dad😭
@VenusRhapsody 3 жыл бұрын
My character motivation is to avenge her brothers death by killing the person who did it, all though she fails by not killing the person she doesn't get corrupted, but if she does she becomes the thing she wanted to destroy. A Doomweaver
@DjirocEnt. 3 ай бұрын
keep going bro i love your content thanks for your motivation
@nurikkulanbaev3628 3 жыл бұрын
Meanwhile Guts from Berserk: "I dont want to be horny/angry anymore, I want to be happy."
@MANGAKA__13 Жыл бұрын
My protagonist is just like me, doesn’t completely understand himself, blames himself for everything, and he wants revenge in order to revert the world to its original peaceful state
@ngayoozaako1895 3 жыл бұрын
My motivation is to show every one that u can write your own manga even if you are from a country like mine (Namibia in Africa) If u agree please like
@transformers720 3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Thanks man. I'm crafting a series also and this is the advice I needed.
@user-np2rb9gs2g 3 жыл бұрын
I have a character from my story named Acaht, he found out at a young age that his family was killed by a group of villains known as Blakk he says he will kill them all but really he just wants to know the reason for his family being killed
@dntjaktht 3 жыл бұрын
I really had a brain blast moment while watching this, thanks a lot for this vid man
@seanakima50515e 2 жыл бұрын
Tanjuro: I wanna save my sister Naruto: I wanna be Hokage Luffy: I wanna be Pirate King and find one Piece Natsu: I wanna protect my friends Deku: I wanna be a hero Eren: I want freedom for everyone Edward: I want my brothers body back Goku: I wanna fight strong guys
@judit9767 2 жыл бұрын
Your content is gold !!!!
@mario-yt1cu 3 жыл бұрын
My characters motivation is to restore a city to its glory from an era when humanity was almost wiped from a higher being My main character is a 22 year old female with amnesia who wakes to find herself in a wasteland surrounded by creates riddled with radiation, she then meets a middle age man who guides her to an tower right next to a unknown triangular entity called empathy. I dont know what I would write next but I would like to learn from other story's The magic system right is called light where a certain group of people who die will be resurrected by fragments of empathy called "darlings" these groups of people are called lightwalkers currently and they can wield the light to conjure and manipulate 3 groups of elements called solar,arc and void.
@Destiny-kid 3 жыл бұрын
My main character Motivation is trying to saving character life and troll other fictional characters in the crossover series (like example in darling in franx hiro and zero two die from space explosive but what if *insert Evangelion opening while riding a gundam* to teleport the two back to earth and these two will have kid happy ending) (for the troll part what if I use kioken in the chunnin exam) my character is basically a god chad that love travelling and enjoy fictional food, reference. My main character failure is fail try to save is wife and his kid from his permanent erase world.
@bruswen7 3 жыл бұрын
THANKS BRO, THANK YOU
@alexk.official7315 3 жыл бұрын
I mean , every creator has it's own way of writting characters and plot but personally if the story is that manufactured before-hand it ruins the original idea. You can have the basic plot ready but you can leave the empty spaces to explore more of the story with the audience. Improvisation is a thing still , i think. A good motivation is one of which i won't speak of.
@nadia_yaya_ 3 жыл бұрын
I love the series overall but the thing about bleach was that ichigo lacked motivation, he had no goals. Just a temporary one for each arc maybe but nothing to look forward to in the end.
@XevenYT143 2 жыл бұрын
Great video got some insight on my characters for their goals 💪
@sestoexp5100 3 жыл бұрын
THE LEGEND HAD POSTED
@illustroban 3 жыл бұрын
Your tips are helping me to work on my manga
@drawlikeapro7 Жыл бұрын
Big fan of Apple Black
@jordiwolff875 3 жыл бұрын
Great video WhytManga! I can’t wait for your next video. 😄👍 I’m not good at writing characters but I want to get better with it. Thanks for the tips btw. 😀
@Gangerworld 3 жыл бұрын
Question for Whyt or anyone, what do you think of "Getting back home" as a motivation for something like an isekai story or something similar where the protagonist is stuck somewhere far away? Do you think "Getting back home" is a strong enough motivation, or would it have to be something like "Getting back home to x" where x is... I dunno, a loved one, a pet, whatever, something important?
@1braker 3 жыл бұрын
Before I get into whether it's good or not, it would at least be a kind of unique motivation among isekais since the protags are fine being in a new world (despite not having any of the real world conveniences?) more often than not. I would say getting back home can be a good motivation if you establish why they miss it so much. Like take some time to show what their life was like, maybe they have really good friends/family, were accomplishing their goals in life, have a partner they were gonna pass a relationship milestone with, etc.
@campbellstudio5076 3 жыл бұрын
Writing a story about 7 guys who die and get sent to hell, but they get mixed up and sent to a society of demons instead of eternal repentance for their sins. They have to find their way out of hell to stop themselves from having to exist in eternal torture. I think that's a decent motivation.
@ginogatash4030 3 жыл бұрын
Are these guys characterized by the 7 deadly sins in your story?
@campbellstudio5076 3 жыл бұрын
@@ginogatash4030 yep. They have to find the demons that rule over the sin they represent and overcome them in some way
@rodneycampbell654 2 жыл бұрын
My motivation manga is samurai x i am getting to be come a lover of whyt manga👍🏽grate art work i love it
@goldenwater2916 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!
@Kasparoscar 3 жыл бұрын
"Strong main character motivations" - Puts Tanjirou in the thumbnail.
@kamikv 3 жыл бұрын
I mean who wouldnt want to save their sister that got turned into a demon that can die from too much sun burn
@Meekailonyt 3 жыл бұрын
Maan I want apple black to be an anime
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