Anime OK editorial guide
Characters
Good character analysis asks what changes, what resists change and what each decision costs.
Role is not personality
A rival, mentor or comic foil performs a story function, but the memorable versions complicate that function. Look for competing needs, private fears and relationships that reveal different sides of the same person.
Track choices under pressure
Abilities may decide a battle, yet choices give it meaning. A useful character arc connects setup, pressure, decision and consequence. Our character arcs guide offers a practical method.
Classic ensemble writing
The Dragon Ball character guide shows how heroes, rivals, family and former enemies create momentum across a very long story.