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I'm doing a project at school. As part of that, I'm doing a survey about what makes manga/western graphic novels and the like good and why do people like them. My survey is more of focuses on people of my age-teenagers but you can still do the survey if you're not. I'll just give me extra information.


You can post your reply here or pm it to me. Thanks in advance.

If there are things that you really don't want to tell-e.g. age- that's okay you don't have to.
Here's the survey:

Survey: Why do people like Graphic Novels?

Age:
Gender:

Your Background: (just generally- e.g. Asian or European. This is because I want to see if it has any influence on the type of graphic novel people read)

What do you read: ( Manga, Western-American graphic novels? Other types of graphic novels? it doesn't have to be just one of them)

Anything else/other notes you want to include:
Genres:

If you read multiple types of graphic novels which do you prefer and what is the deciding point, what makes you like one better?:

For the type of graphic novels you read:
What do you like about them?Why?:

What do you dislike about it? Why?:

Any other points on why you read it, what attracts you?:

For the graphic novels you don't read:Please note which type you are referring to
Is there a particular reason why you don't read them? What don't you like about them?: (e.g. you don't read them because they're more expensive, you don't like the art or the way the tell the story...)

thanks

Survey: Why do people like Graphic Novels?

Age: 20
Gender: Female

Your Background: Asian

What do you read: Manga

Anything else/other notes you want to include:

Genres: mostly shounen but I read shoujo sometimes

If you read multiple types of graphic novels which do you prefer and what is the deciding point, what makes you like one better?:
I prefer graphic novels with a balance of good art and storytelling

For the type of graphic novels you read:

What do you like about them?Why?:
the catchy and humorous plot and characters

What do you dislike about it? Why?:
very very long plotline. Ex. One Piece, Naruto, and Bleach: *blech!* I really like these anime at first, but then it seems that its got too many story fillers and the pace of the story is too slow...

Any other points on why you read it, what attracts you?:
for me, its the characters and story line mainly...art is next.
and its also good if its not cliche

For the graphic novels you don't read razz lease note which type you are referring to
Is there a particular reason why you don't read them? What don't you like about them?:

I hate shoujo mangas wherein there's just one guy/girl (usually nerdy or unattractive) and multiple love interests...e.g. "mahou sensei negima" and "love hina"
I also don't buy mangas with ugly front covers.

Survey: Why do people like Graphic Novels?

Age: Over 25
Gender: Female

Your Background: (just generally- e.g. Asian or European. This is because I want to see if it has any influence on the type of graphic novel people read) American, European ancestory

What do you read: ( Manga, Western-American graphic novels? Other types of graphic novels? it doesn't have to be just one of them) Manga, freelance graphic novels (American), old school comic books (Marvel on occasion)

Anything else/other notes you want to include:
Genres: Action/Adventure mostly, occasionally some humorous romance like Gaba Kawa.

If you read multiple types of graphic novels which do you prefer and what is the deciding point, what makes you like one better?: Action/Adventure as they are more engaging to me. I like the ones with a strong female character, or a comedic one. Most romances are too unrealistic and predictable for my tastes.

For the type of graphic novels you read:
What do you like about them?Why?: The art, the characters, and the story line. The more interesting the characters in the manga, the more interesting the plot is and the more I am curious about what happens next. And nice art is a must for me!

What do you dislike about it? Why?: Some mangas reallly draw things out way too long, like Naruto and Fruits Basket.

Any other points on why you read it, what attracts you?: I am a huge fan of the Japanese art style. I like to use manga as research for improving my own art.

For the graphic novels you don't read:Please note which type you are referring to
Is there a particular reason why you don't read them? What don't you like about them?: (e.g. you don't read them because they're more expensive, you don't like the art or the way the tell the story...) The art is too cutesy, the stories are too weird or unbelievable or predictable and thus leave me uninterested. Lack of availability is also a factor.