Survey of manga and anime

[MoeFlyer]

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Sorry about that, I have a social science project assignment to do. I've told to the teacher I want to do research of manga and anime subculture in Australia.
Then I have to conduct a survey, but I can't find any manga fans at the collage. (That's why I've no friends! but the library have manga to read...)OTL...

It's very hard for me to find and disturb those suitable people to conduct this damn survey...
So, the internet is my only way to collect the data easily.

Just a very simple questionnaire. It won't waste you guys a lot of time.
I'll be greatly appreciate you guys if you help me.

Here is the questionnaire:

1.   What is your country of origin? ______________________

2.   How old were you when you had watched the first Japanese manga/anime?

1.   3 to 6 yrs old
2.   7 to 10 yrs old
3.   11 to 14 yrs old
4.   15 yrs old or above

3.   What kind of media that let you know it?

1.   TV
2.   Internet
3.   Friends or family
4.   Magazines
5.   Others(Please specify)_____________________________________

4.   How many years have you read/watch Japanese manga/anime?

1.   1 to 5 yrs
2.   6 to 10 yrs
3.   11 or above

5.   Why do you like them? And how do you like it?
_____________________________________________________________

6.   How many times you spend on those manga or anime each week?

1.   1 to 2 hrs
2.   3 to 5 hrs
3.   6 to 8 hrs
4.   9  hrs or above

7.   How many manga books or anime DVDs do you buy each month?

1.   1 to 3 manga books/DVDs
2.   4 to 6 manga books/DVDs
3.   7 to 10 manga books/DVDs
4.   11 or above
5.   No, I don’t buy it, I download them from the Internet.

8.   Have you brought any items that related to some manga/anime? (Like figures, models, illustration books, theme songs or voice cast CDs and video game adaptations, etc.)

1.   I have, such as__________________________________________
2.   No, I haven’t

9.   How much do you spend on the things that mentioned in the previous question?

10.   Have you joined any manga/anime fan club/society?

1.   Yes, I have joined________________________________________
2.   No, I haven’t

11.   Can you draw things in manga style? If so, how do you learn to draw?

1.   Yes, I can, because_______________________________________
2.   No, I can’t.
3.   I am practicing to draw.

12.   Have you joined any Fanzine publishing or other manga/anime related activities? (Like Animania in Australia, Comic Market in Japan)

1.   I have, such as(Please specify)______________________________
2.   Never
3.   I don’t know what is fanzine and any manga activities

13.   You read manga/watch anime as leisure? Academic research or collection?

1.   Just for leisure
2.   I do research on them
3.   I treat them as collection
4.   I do both of them
5.   Other motives(Please Specify)_____________________________

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for saving space in this forum, please send your response to my email address: moeflyer@gmail.com

Thank you.

[NeoDeGenero]

1.How old are you when you have watched the first Japanese manga/anime?
Four i think

2.What kind of media that let you know it? (e.g. TV, Internet, friends’ influence, book store etc.)

bookstore/tv/friends

3.Which is your the most favorite genre of manga/anime?

Anime - Doraemon/Ranma 1/2
Manga - Saint Seiya

4.How many years have you watch Japanese manga/anime?

18

5.Why do you like them? And how do you like it?

it's better than what hollywood produces.

6.How many times you spend on those manga or anime each week?

Hour wise, 2-3 hours.

7.How many manga books or anime DVDs do you buy each month?

Only buy worthwhile collection editions, so i can't say how much per month

8.Have you brought any items that related to some manga/anime? (Like figures, models, illustration books, theme songs or voice cast CDs and video game adaptations, etc.)

OSTs, one game. Although i have more ummmm alot of "free" OSTs, games and illuistraion books

9.How much do you spend on the things that mentioned in the previous question?

the ones i bought, about 50 ish, the one obtained otherwise, cost of cable quota + electricty for leaving the computer on for days on end

10.Have you join any manga/anime society?

Yes, AnimeUNSW and a few misc ones on the net

11.Can you draw manga? If so, how do you learn to draw?

I draw, but not manga.

12.Have you join any Fanzine publishing or manga/anime related activities? (Like Animania in Australia, Comic Market in Japan)

Yes

13.You read manga/watch anime as leisure? Research or collection?

Leisure and collection.


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ive taken the liberty of bolding your questions so it is easier to read and reply to

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[b]1.How old are you when you have watched the first Japanese manga/anime?[/b]

[b]2.What kind of media that let you know it? (e.g. TV, Internet, friends’ influence, book store etc.)[/b]

[b]3.Which is your the most favorite genre of manga/anime?[/b]

[b]4.How many years have you watch Japanese manga/anime?[/b]

[b]5.Why do you like them? And how do you like it?[/b]

[b]6.How many times you spend on those manga or anime each week?[/b]

[b]7.How many manga books or anime DVDs do you buy each month?[/b]

[b]8.Have you brought any items that related to some manga/anime? (Like figures, models, illustration books, theme songs or voice cast CDs and video game adaptations, etc.)[/b]

[b]9.How much do you spend on the things that mentioned in the previous question?[/b]

[b]10.Have you join any manga/anime society?[/b]

[b]11.Can you draw manga? If so, how do you learn to draw?[/b]

[b]12.Have you join any Fanzine publishing or manga/anime related activities? (Like Animania in Australia, Comic Market in Japan)[/b]

[b]13.You read manga/watch anime as leisure? Research or collection?[/b]

[MoeFlyer]

Awwww......
Come on! Plx help me!
Don't just pass through it, please answer it for me!

P.S. To the people who sent responses to me, thank you very much!

[MoeFlyer]

The questionnaire is modified to have more close questions.
I think it will be much more easier for you guys...

[Bouba]

1.   What is your country of origin? Mauritius

2.   How old were you when you had watched the first Japanese manga/anime?

1.   3 to 6 yrs old

3.   What kind of media that let you know it?

1.   TV

4.   How many years have you read/watch Japanese manga/anime?
3.   11 or above

5.   Why do you like them? And how do you like it?
They are Interesting.  they can provide better storyline and character development and shows more maturity than "western" cartoons.

6.   How many times you spend on those manga or anime each week?
4.   9  hrs or above

7.   How many manga books or anime DVDs do you buy each month?

5.   No, I don’t buy it, I download them from the Internet.

8.   Have you brought any items that related to some manga/anime? (Like figures, models, illustration books, theme songs or voice cast CDs and video game adaptations, etc.)

1.   I have, such as Figurines, Models, Soundtracks, video games adaptations, Posters, Keychains, Illustration books.

9.   How much do you spend on the things that mentioned in the previous question? Variable amounts.  I do not buy these on regular basis.

10.   Have you joined any manga/anime fan club/society?

1.   Yes, I have joined Anime@UTS

11.   Can you draw things in manga style? If so, how do you learn to draw?

3.   I am practicing to draw.

12.   Have you joined any Fanzine publishing or other manga/anime related activities? (Like Animania in Australia, Comic Market in Japan)

1.   I have, such as(Please specify) Animania, Fansubbing, Scanlations


13.   You read manga/watch anime as leisure? Academic research or collection?

1.   Just for leisure

[Annie]

1.   What is your country of origin?
Taiwan

2.   How old were you when you had watched the first Japanese manga/anime?
1.   3 to 6 yrs old

3.   What kind of media that let you know it?
1.   TV

4.   How many years have you read/watch Japanese manga/anime?
3.   11 or above

5.   Why do you like them? And how do you like it?
It's a form of entertainment that I happen to enjoy. Why do you like reading books?

6.   How many times you spend on those manga or anime each week?
Currently none.

7.   How many manga books or anime DVDs do you buy each month?
1.   1 to 3 manga books/DVDs

8.   Have you brought any items that related to some manga/anime? (Like figures, models, illustration books, theme songs or voice cast CDs and video game adaptations, etc.)
1.   I have, such as illustration books, soundtrack CDs, pencil boards, posters, small merchandise.

9.   How much do you spend on the things that mentioned in the previous question?
I have a collection from over the years but I don't buy anime/manga merchandise anymore.

10.   Have you joined any manga/anime fan club/society?
1.   Yes, I have joined AnimeUNSW, SUAnime, Anime@UTS, JAUWS and AnimeMQ. Currently I am a member of Anime@UTS.

11.   Can you draw things in manga style? If so, how do you learn to draw?
1.   Yes, I can, because I went to art classes when I was young. I learned to draw manga style by copying pictures.

12.   Have you joined any Fanzine publishing or other manga/anime related activities? (Like Animania in Australia, Comic Market in Japan)
1.   I have, such as Animania, Eminence Symphony Orchestra, Comicfest/Supanova, fanzines, manga scanlations, etc.

13.   You read manga/watch anime as leisure? Academic research or collection?
1.   Just for leisure
5.   Other motives: art reference

[Roa]

1.   What is your country of origin? Taiwan

2.   How old were you when you had watched the first Japanese manga/anime?

1.   3 to 6 yrs old

3.   What kind of media that let you know it?

3.   Friends or family

4.   How many years have you read/watch Japanese manga/anime?

3.   11 or above

5.   Why do you like them? And how do you like it?

Because they're interesting and a great read.

6.   How many times you spend on those manga or anime each week?

3.   6 to 8 hrs

7.   How many manga books or anime DVDs do you buy each month?

2.   4 to 6 manga books/DVDs

8.   Have you brought any items that related to some manga/anime? (Like figures, models, illustration books, theme songs or voice cast CDs and video game adaptations, etc.)

1.   I have, such as figures, illustration books, theme songs and video games.

9.   How much do you spend on the things that mentioned in the previous question?

A lot.  Probably $300+

10.   Have you joined any manga/anime fan club/society?

1.   Yes, I have joined SUAnime

11.   Can you draw things in manga style? If so, how do you learn to draw?

2.   No, I can’t.

12.   Have you joined any Fanzine publishing or other manga/anime related activities? (Like Animania in Australia, Comic Market in Japan)

1.   I have, such as Animania and Supanova.

13.   You read manga/watch anime as leisure? Academic research or collection?

4.   I do both of them

[MoeFlyer]

OK, That's enough for me, thank you very much!