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Question: Why do you come to MangaUpdates?
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There were 11494 total votes.
The poll ended: January 3, 2009 (16 years ago)
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- I thought I could read manga here - votes: 877 (7.6%)
- Someone recommended it to me - votes: 277 (2.4%)
- Found it through google - votes: 1031 (9%)
- I heard that you could find release updates here - votes: 1969 (17.1%)
- I thought the lists were a good way to keep up with the manga - votes: 3775 (32.8%)
- The forum is great! - votes: 68 (0.6%)
- I like the database here - votes: 3497 (30.4%)
There were 11494 total votes.
The poll ended: January 3, 2009 (16 years ago)
Question: Do you vote/rate (on any site) for the series you read?
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There were 7551 total votes.
The poll ended: December 27, 2008 (16 years ago)
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- Yes, I care a lot for it and I do it systematically - votes: 1181 (15.6%)
- Yes, but I don't give much thought to what I score - votes: 593 (7.9%)
- Depends, I vote if I really like/hate the manga - votes: 3849 (51%)
- No, I don't care - votes: 1928 (25.5%)
There were 7551 total votes.
The poll ended: December 27, 2008 (16 years ago)
Question: Do you ever start reading the manga after watching the anime? (ie, doing things backwards)
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There were 10953 total votes.
The poll ended: December 20, 2008 (16 years ago)
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- Yes, I only go from anime to manga - votes: 462 (4.2%)
- Yes, I go both ways - votes: 8620 (78.7%)
- No, I only go from manga to anime - votes: 1101 (10.1%)
- No, I do not watch anime - votes: 770 (7%)
There were 10953 total votes.
The poll ended: December 20, 2008 (16 years ago)
Question: Would you date an otaku?
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There were 11477 total votes.
The poll ended: December 13, 2008 (16 years ago)
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- Sure! � It�s one of my dreams! - votes: 983 (8.6%)
- Maybe - It depends on the person - votes: 8762 (76.3%)
- No way � I only date normal people - votes: 724 (6.3%)
- I'm already in a relationship with an otaku~ - votes: 305 (2.7%)
- I'm already in a relationship... but not with an otaku... - votes: 703 (6.1%)
There were 11477 total votes.
The poll ended: December 13, 2008 (16 years ago)
Question: How loyal are you to your favorite Mangaka(s)?
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There were 10476 total votes.
The poll ended: December 6, 2008 (16 years ago)
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- I only read series from certain Mangaka(s) - votes: 116 (1.1%)
- I have my favorites, but read others only if they are recommended - votes: 876 (8.4%)
- I have some Mangaka I follow, but I'm always trying new ones - votes: 7504 (71.6%)
- I don't have any favorite Mangaka(s) - votes: 1980 (18.9%)
There were 10476 total votes.
The poll ended: December 6, 2008 (16 years ago)
Question: Do you use any anime/manga related jargon (eg, tsundere, yandere, kawaii) in daily life?
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There were 10588 total votes.
The poll ended: November 29, 2008 (16 years ago)
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- Yes, everyone around me use them - votes: 284 (2.7%)
- Yes, but most people around me don't understand - votes: 1498 (14.1%)
- Yes, but only when I discuss anime/manga with other fans - votes: 2502 (23.6%)
- No, but I understand the terms when someone else says them - votes: 5124 (48.4%)
- No... What do those words mean, anyways? - votes: 1180 (11.1%)
There were 10588 total votes.
The poll ended: November 29, 2008 (16 years ago)
Question: Preferred medium if all forms were available for your favorite series?
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There were 9291 total votes.
The poll ended: November 22, 2008 (16 years ago)
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- Original language raw (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, etc: volume / magazine / online) - votes: 539 (5.8%)
- Scanlations (in any language you like) - votes: 4760 (51.2%)
- Printed volume (in any language you like) - votes: 3788 (40.8%)
- Printed magazine (in any language you like, ex: USA Shonen Jump) - votes: 204 (2.2%)
There were 9291 total votes.
The poll ended: November 22, 2008 (16 years ago)
Question: What do you think of people that "love" or are "obsessed" with manga / anime characters a little too much?
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There were 12060 total votes.
The poll ended: November 15, 2008 (16 years ago)
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- Life is a ***** and I agree with them, 2D beats 3D any day of the week - votes: 1722 (14.3%)
- Being a fan is not wrong, but when you love and want to marry them ... you went a little too far - votes: 7460 (61.9%)
- Why do you love MY character? He/She is MINE! - votes: 940 (7.8%)
- You should never get that obsessed over a someone you can never touch - votes: 1938 (16.1%)
There were 12060 total votes.
The poll ended: November 15, 2008 (16 years ago)
Question: Did you cosplay/dress-up for Halloween within the last week?
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There were 10390 total votes.
The poll ended: November 8, 2008 (17 years ago)
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- Yup, as someone related to Japanese anime / manga / games - votes: 724 (7%)
- Yeah, but not anything anime-related - votes: 1497 (14.4%)
- Nope, but I still got tons of candy! - votes: 1433 (13.8%)
- Nope, I don't celebrate Halloween - votes: 6736 (64.8%)
There were 10390 total votes.
The poll ended: November 8, 2008 (17 years ago)
Question: Have you ever stayed up all night reading manga?
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There were 12934 total votes.
The poll ended: November 1, 2008 (17 years ago)
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- Maybe once or twice, but I don't do it that often - votes: 4227 (32.7%)
- That's how I spend (almost) every night - votes: 1585 (12.3%)
- No, I need my beauty sleep - votes: 779 (6%)
- Maybe not all night...but just really late... - votes: 6343 (49%)
There were 12934 total votes.
The poll ended: November 1, 2008 (17 years ago)