we need to talk about self insert ocs.

getting something very important and very embarrassing off of my chest
ft. the voices of my very talented friends ​⁠@pistachiomi and tansi.berrie on instagram!
✧ program: procreate
✧ editing software: filmora 12
✧ tablet: ipad pro 12.9 inch
music:
✧ legal woes - freddy fazbear's pizzeria simulator
✧ magolor, the far flung traveler - kirby's return to dreamland
✧ starship mario a - super mario galaxy
✧ green star - super mario galaxy
✧ aquatic ambiance - donkey kong country
✧ dire dire docks - super mario 64

[@dogmanimnotboring3986]

but how does this affect lebron james legacy???

[@sabersin7694]

Because you wrote a character that looks like they got unresolved childhood trauma after getting anally probed by their parents.

[@shelbybayer200]

Uh..... It doesn't?

[@Zaza-sb2xd]

Comment Section doesn’t get the joke

[@MakoTaco]

idk im just trying to grill here!

[@Jmanthefirst]

Lebron had seen this video in his recommended while taking a dump.

[@rubynights3]

Aizawa is literally Horikoshi's self insert. He took the things he thinks are the worst traits of himself and put them into Aizawa. Decently closely including appearance, even! Aizawa's an extremely loved and vital-to-the-story character with a cool as hell very OP when used well power. No one says Aizawa is cringe. Why?

[@xcyan_lilyx5788]

One thing I hear a lot is that he is super relatable. Also, I think that he’s good in terms of power scaling. He has a very good quirk for sure, but it’s not so broken that he comes across as a self insert Mary sue.

[@TheKnocturne]

Horikoshi even said that mineta was a self insert of sorts, that mineta was his pervy side turned to it's logical extreme.

[@alilordoftheskies5079]

Isn't Mineta also his self insert to some extent 😭😭😭

[@tsunertoo9149]

No one complains because Aizawa did the opposite of most characters that are self inserts, he STARTED cringe and then uncringed simply by making his cringe cool. He's one of the coolest cringe characters that could exist. That's why people love him

[@E_Fig05]

No one calls Aizawa cringe because he's the authors character in the same authors story. He made everything about the world on his own. He belongs to that story, not the story and some other artist.

[@panna3591]

i feel like people don’t understand that those canon characters are just the creator’s ocs! cringe is dead! do that you want! if you’re happy, and not harming anyone, then why should you stop?

[@lumine3646]

Yeah but they’re never overpowered and everyone’s not in love with them unless it’s relevant to the character, if they’re a BAD self insert you can usually tell (for example: Zoe from MLB) I agree tho, if it’s legal and makes you happy, do it!

[@f.u.m.o.5669]

What's up with the 'cringe is dead' thing?

[@f.u.m.o.5669]

​@@lumine3646I mean, It's technically legal as long they're not doxxing actual people and telling real people to attack others.

[@elizabethgatchell4546]

“Cringe is dead” is more of a “don’t care about what people think, do what makes you happy, cringe is dead”

[@Suited_Nat]

Exactly Panna

[@boothillsboot]

"Self inserts are cringe" me when I don't like having fun and experiencing whimsical joy in my life

[@user-mn8bp7uc4r]

media is escapism and doing a self indulgent oc is just trying to have fun

[@jasonvoorhees5640]

cringe

[@jamaica6849]

@@jasonvoorhees5640 thats a cringe take

[@FazMemes-ky5dy]

@@jasonvoorhees5640like how you are

[@konmeya]

hold up taehoon pfp ..

[@cardinal_theskywing5966]

I don’t think self inserts are cringe. I don’t hate on furries. I don’t judge art. If it makes you happy, do it. If anyone tells you otherwise ignore them. Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do something that makes you happy ❤ DO MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS PLEASE-

[@Ghostlynoodles]

You’re the best

[@BagleIce]

I agree with you 100%! (as long as it's not something illegal of course like z00s or pedos. I still can't beleave there are people like that out there)

[@Fytree53]

Bro have no enemy

[@GriffDidSomeThingsWrong]

@@Fytree53 A true warrior doesn't need a sword

[@TRIOAntimations]

You can give constructive criticism to bad OCs tho.

[@eddie-roo]

Most people don’t even connect that self inserts and sonas are the same thing. Most think self inserts are childish and poorly written, while sonas are cool and something you are encouraged to make in art challenges. It never crosses their mind that they are the exact same thing.

[@alexdoorn234]

Haha true! I have four fursonas three of them people probably have no issues with a fluftrodon named Sky, a Drekkubus named Alex (which I eventually took as my name when I came out of the closet as nonbinary) and a species I made up called the Specxiems the sona is called Valxarmorph (I let my big brother name them.) But then there is Wolf.... Wolf embodies my love for nature as a forest spirit aaaaaand uses a set of neopronouns (xie/xir/xirself). Wolf was created when I was very unsure about my gender and the pronouns I like to be called, call this an exploration of sorts. If I felt comfortable with a cat deer hybrid thing that uses xie/xir pronouns reperesenting me then I must be comfortable with people using those pronouns to refer to me with. Because all of my sonas aren't perfect reperesentations of me but parts of me instead, Alex is my asexuality and my nonbinary identity but also reperesent my curiousity, Sky reperesents my creativity and my kindness, Valxarmorph my first ever weird creature I drew. they reperesent my strangeness and love for my family and then there is Wolf my strangeness amplified they represent everything that people might hate me for or not understand xie is what people might not understand about me and that is alright. There was also Echium Quince but I grew out of that one as he represented more what people want me to be, he was a more "normal" cat who transitioned with me from the Rose I once created.

[@wowopossum]

And fnaf and furries 👁👄👁

[@Yuekitty]

My persona IS usable as a self insert!

[@P.cookie]

This so real for the most part, my self insert ocs and sonas are one in the same for almost everything but splatoon. More people should feel comfy being crimge

[@Yime4President]

i thought the self insert thing also applied to sonas. like, people would shit on whatever the fuck Cupsonas were. the more you know ig

[@hadrianhexe9603]

'Some franchises inspired me so much, i had to insert myself into it' I have NEVER felt so seen.

[@ultimatebishoujo29]

Same

[@cocotheidiot]

OMGGG YES!! I RELATE 😭😭

[@dancelikean1diot]

real

[@redsonthesilliest]

REAL

[@NationalistsRuinAmerica]

I'm sorry but I've never read fan fiction with self insert OCs that didn't kill me inside. people say "don't kill the cringe, kill the part of you that cringes" but that part is a natural part of me, it helps me not make an absolutely un-self aware embarrassment of myself.

[@FreakxWannaxBe]

I am a fully grown woman and I will always advocate for and love any and all self inserts. They're such a fun, self indulgent method of self care and self love. It's an expression of love, both for the media we consume and for us as a person. I went through a good part of my 20s ashamed of them, because I was publicly shamed for them by a person I considered close, and man, did that ever impact me badly. I closed myself off from one of the best and healthiest creative outlets I had. The moment I got over this shame by drunkenly making a self-insert Tumblr blog I flourished, and so many people came to support me there too, loving my self inserts as much as I do. I also feel like a lot of OCs are, in a way, a mirror of the author, exploring parts of them through characters they make. It's also funny, because I have noticed a pattern where the same people who shit on self insert OCs will often consume so much reader-insert fics. Like girlie, self inserts and reader inserts are twins, siblings formed in the same cringe blaze, they are inseparable. And in the end, some of the most renowned pieces of literature, like Dante's Inferno, are self insert fanfics in the end

[@theclown2257]

Self insert and reader insert might as well be one in the same. And i love them both

[@deemo13579]

There’s a level of vulnerability that comes with sharing OCs with others. I really appreciate this video because it reminds me I’m allowed to have fun.

[@ConfusedSoul_]

Any beginner artists reading this, you better go out there and make as many mary-sue, cringe, overpowered ocs as you want!

[@-Spring-Trap-]

@@Ratsarehomieseveryone should do whatever they want for fun

[@redguywithatophat1900]

@@Ratsarehomies Mary shoes lol

[@mischkalemon6585]

​@@Ratsarehomiesif I was going to make a Mary sue character, the only traits I'd give them is being overpowered,good at everything, beautiful face, but would give them flaws and good character writing, I'd also make them have borderline personality disorder because the character has problems to finding their own person they mimicked other people personality so that other people will maybe like them since the character never gets actually love(planotanic and romantic) to others their used to people hating them they feel awkward towards them

[@mischkalemon6585]

@@Ratsarehomies well they are overpowered so yea, and since other other Mary sue parents are either dead or unknown, the parents of my Mary sue character is basically the mom hates them and wanted to take abortion and was also mad to find out that the their child is intersex, meanwhile the dad is no better and had molested their child at age 5 so meaning he a pedo(I'm sorry if this was too much,the Mary sue character backstory was somewhat inspired by angel dust(the events from addict mv) from hazbin hotel, Katharine haword(events from all you wanna do song)(I forget how to spell the last name) from six the musical and crybaby from k12 Melanie Martinez(her human past life before becoming a Fairy)

[@mischkalemon6585]

@@Ratsarehomies it's ok,it do be like that sometimes, what do you think of my character tho, take your time tho

[@planetomars2571]

I feel like every oc has a part of their creator in them. Soooo GO WILD! Art is supposed to be FUN! Being in a fandom is supposed to be FUN!

[@vaishnavibanda6333]

The exception being a character you aren’t supposed to like, such as a terrible parent or manipulative partner, which could be inspired by the creator’s experiences with other people.

[@planetomars2571]

@@vaishnavibanda6333 Exactly! The best example I can think of off the top of my head is Ackerbang (I think?) her OC is the mother of Endeavor from MHA. So she’s supposed to be unlikable and it works out well!

[@starbutterfly4271]

That's scary because all of my OCS have really bad trauma 😅

[@EnderTheBender64]

Shoot 💀💀💀💀

[@Jmie-sp5xc]

Lol same. I have one based on my distrust and bitterness stemming from domestic violence, One based on my tendency of getting possessive due to fear of abandonment, one based on my social anxiety stemming from fear of judgement and one based on my suicidal thoughts stemming from regret.

[@RatLover1124]

honestly id love to see videos of artists just showing off their ocs and explaining them and their lore that just seems super cool to me

[@BlindStarLily]

Same!!! I would honestly not mind doing that myself. Once I get my hands on the tablet I need to draw, I would love to post stuff like this where I just put up a slideshow of drawings of an OC and ramble at the microphone about them for like twenty minutes-

[@Wehrtupflpu]

God yes. Tho, im too shy to do so xd

[@ildottoremybeloved]

if i had a proper mic i would this right away

[@bolevardd]

imagine if that became a trend or smth, just bunch of artists around the world showing their ocs online, that would be so awesome

[@HollyTheYellowSceneRabbit]

@@Cicikus-px2by same but thats why I just made this account that doesen't involve the most lore I use I mainly made this account and my videos are a joke but also for fun since it's not really harming anyone

[@NanaBowana]

Self insert OCS are literally what got me started as an artist, please never let anyone tell you not to interact with a fandom the way you want.

[@NationalistsRuinAmerica]

I just think inserting yourself in an established fiction and making yourself all powerful is egomanic.

[@fujimi_ch]

​@@NationalistsRuinAmericawhy do you care tho? just keep scrolling and let ppl have fun

[@NationalistsRuinAmerica]

@@fujimi_ch Egomania should not be normalized

[@Cinnaschticks]

​@@NationalistsRuinAmerica How is it egomania to enjoy your favorite show the way you want to? That's just silly. Let kiddos and adults have fun, it's not hurting anyone. :]

[@northernstorm0]

@@NationalistsRuinAmericawho said it was egotistical I use self insert to help with my own personal problems

[@eleana4251]

Ok, honestly I LOVE this. Deku is honestly overpowered and so is, like, pretty much everyone else, so this makes sense, it fits, and I love it.

[@kirakira878]

This! If you think about it, most canon anime characters are mary sue/gary stues, esp. if you try testing them. Its just they are written well enough to seem normal in their world. If you tried rewriting their dialogue, it hits different.

[@catdownthestreet]

Another term for concepts, plot points, or characters like Deku is _Deus Ex Machina,_ meaning God of the Machine. Essentially it’s when a writer creates something so powerful that the only way the main character can win is by the powers of a literal god- or in this case, seven quirks. It’s ridiculous lol

[@czycats123]

Yez

[@cursed9019]

​@@catdownthestreethe was just given like 8 different powers outta nowhere and people consider it good writing lmfao

[@gabrieleriva_bboykappside]

@@catdownthestreet I saw an interesting video about deus ex machinas saying they can be handled as positive things

[@mooonblooom]

Don't kill the part of you that is cringe, instead kill the part of you that cringes! Make as many mary-sue over-powered awesome cool beautiful self-insert OCs as you want, it's fun to go ham and not care what other people think. Obviously if you want to make an actual story, then yeah you'll need well-developed, diverse characters, but sometimes doing stuff for fun is...fun. Don't let anybody dictate how you make your art -- HAVE FUN!!

[@caterpee]

truest words ever written

[@soggiest_oreozzz77]

Drawfee reference XD

[@L0rdOfThePies]

@@soggiest_oreozzz77i think its been a saying in the community for awhile but i love drawfee‼️

[@dull_demon4717]

I usually leave the overpowered Oc's to personal crossovers I make with some friends, but it's always fun to see how badly we can fuck up the world in certain crossovers and sometimes how badly we fucked over ourselves by making the BBEG overpowered by mistake (usually giving it to one Group/Tribe/Race and later going: "oh god, wait- BBEG is part of that group/tribe/race." then trying to figure out how to overcome that, sometimes its a normal BBEG fails, sometimes the BBEG wins and sometimes some characters die fighting the BBEG- and sometimes one of the villain's die a hero in the public's eye, while the heroes are seen as villains.

[@GymBunnyQuinn]

Kill the part of you that cringes is some damn fine advice consider that stolen baby! Haha 🔥🔥🔥

[@sophialuo2311]

"Some franchises inspire me so much I had to insert myself into it" is so relatable! Edit: I genuinely held myself back from showing my self insert OCs when I heard some people's general distaste for them. But now I've just let go and started to enjoy my art a lot more. It's OK to draw things just for yourself!

[@sophialuo2311]

I just might! I have a very fleshed out star wars OC@@itz_tanith

[@CagedGalaxy]

I think it's so important for artists to be "cringe" honestly. I don't have any self-insert characters (atleast I wouldn't classify them as that) but I have many ocs for series I like and some are paired with canon characters cause.. it's fun.. why not! I love this series so much I wanted to explore it with new ideas and characters!!! I loved hearing you talk about your bnha oc, the excitement and love you have for them is incredible and reminds me a lot of how me and my sister talk about our characters together lol Anyone who finds self-inserts or fan characters annoying need to loosen up and have fun sometimes. You don't have to make any yourself but maybe just ask people about their characters and see how important they are to their creators and it'll give you a different view on characters like that in the future. All of my ocs have a piece of me in them, some are more obvious than others but I'm there in all of them, and I think that's the same for everyone who makes characters, even in movies and books.

[@FritzMonorail]

I created my first OC while I was in elementary school. As I recall he was a perpetually upset chain smoking failed writer. When I took the drawing to school ,the first question I received was "is that a boy or a girl" this became a theme throughout my life.

[@EeveeWoot]

Villain origin story

[@Knockoffedd4581]

My first OC was a pug humanoid wearing a diaper thats a super hero Edit: to add more to this they became a humanoid when they were trying to pee on a fire hydrant but then got struck by lightning and had acid poured on them, the villain they fight is a cyborg monkey

[@pouglas2714]

Ny first oc was an elephant, it was a kindergarten project.

[@bean26-]

My first ever oc was a small square robot I made back when I was 7-8. She looked hella similar to Neptr from adventure time

[@ProfessionalBugLover]

my firsg oc was me but a demon angel hybird who could control darkness…

[@anxiouspotato526]

CRINGE CULTURE IS DEAD, I LOVE SELF INSERT OCS IDC, OP? YES!! SHIPPING? YES!! SIBLINGS? YESSS!!! DO IT, THERE AMAZING

[@ReverseFlash-jr5ti]

Bro doesn't have a life

[@anxiouspotato526]

@@ReverseFlash-jr5ti NO I DONT.

[@ReverseFlash-jr5ti]

@@anxiouspotato526 shipping siblings is weird wtf

[@anxiouspotato526]

@@ReverseFlash-jr5ti NO THATS NOT WHAT I MEANT OMG- I MEANT LIKE MAKING A SELF INSERT THATS A SIBLING TO A CANNON CHARACTER, OMG I WOULD NEVER

[@ReverseFlash-jr5ti]

@@anxiouspotato526 The concept of grass is a beautiful thing, grass is life...grass is everything, what meaning does someone have if they don't touch grass, grass is everyone's dream, grass is safe, grass is good.

[@dely-sr8oh]

making self inserts/sonas is so much fun! you get to put someone that resembles yourself in one of your favourite universes... why wouldnt you wanna do that?!

[@mimaru707]

as a person with maladaptive daydreaming self-insert OCs are literally part of me

[@bubblelovesans]

same

[@itz_Tina]

Same!!

[@KalicoHeart]

Same

[@That_one_weird_kiddqwq]

SAMEE!

[@laplue]

same 🤧

[@kingryuuka7018]

I feel like we were all scared from the days of “this is a cringe deviant art post!” Where grown men would bully small children for making cute oc’s online. We were all taught that a character that stands out and has a fun funky design, or one that is just wish fulfillment is bad. But here’s their fun thing that no one tells you… It doesn’t fucking matter! Your oc isn’t hurting anyone at all! It makes you happy and it’s practice in making a character that you like. It can even be helpful to you in a lot of ways, mentally, emotionally, and artistically. It’s so fun to think about what YOU would be like in a universe! It can also help you when creating other characters and universes. For example, if you are creating a witch character who has to navigate their new magic, and you already have experience putting yourself in a characters shoes to write them, writing this character might be just that much easier! So stop being afraid to write self insert characters who interact directly with the main plot or characters Who cares? You aren’t effecting the main plot! And even if someone claims their events are cannon, if you don’t like it, scroll? It’s not hard. It doesn’t effect you, and your comment isn’t going to make much or a difference in how they feel anyways. Have fun with your art and stop listing to the younger you who is scared to make something fun, colorful, and even a bit cringe. Those old men bullying art can’t get you out here

[@konata4567]

The era of 'Deviantart cringe' in the art commentary community really did a number on me and many others. Being so afraid of having your character being called a mary sue and following a million arbitrary rules kills creativity. It took me so long to realize that being a little cringy is necessary in order to grow, rather than being paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake. Or in the CC's case, having your art being taken to another site to be bullied. It really doesn't matter!

[@kiwimiwi5452]

@@konata4567 one way of thinking has massively helped me in numerous ways and I think it can be adapted: "Nobody has to like me." You don't have to be loveable for everyone, and in the same way nobody has to like everything you do. People can dislike it and that's just fine. Go out and make characters that are annoying, make the most mary sue of all mary sues and break any and all rules! And as soon as you are able to let go of trying to make a likeable, loveable perfect uncringey character you can just do whatever you want to. People will hate it, but their opinion on YOUR harm free creative reality escape is incredibly unvalid lmao go and have fun!

[@lucyandecember2843]

!!!!

[@NameIsNeb]

Yeah, it isn't really an insert but I do have an OC that's Mary Suey and made with a ship. From Demon Slayer especifically. Always thought it was a shame that the strongest demon in Muzan's arcenal was kind of a footnote. Yeah it took three Pillars to match him, and he only lost because he had a self realization, but plot wise... he's kinda forgotten. The only connection the people that defeated him had with him was Muichirou being his descendant, and in the same fight they stabilish that it's too diluted for either of them to afford to care. Yoiirichi's successor doesn't even meet him, or Muzan's lifelong goal of an oni in Nezuko, so... OC for that! It's a fanfic so anything goes, tie it back with my headcanon that Rengoku Shinjurō got depressed because he survived a Upper Moon as the strongest pillar and realized the sheer difference in power. OC with super eyes fascinated by the art of Breathing, gets adopted by Shinjurō with a goal of learning Flame Breathing, watches their fight and has a mixture of disgust and awe at Moon Breathing and sets out to restore it into a breathing form. To catch up with the Blood Demon Art by doing something crazy like, uh. Enmu canonized a physical mind scape, Rengoku's was burning and Tanjiro's was a ocean with a blue sky, so breathing got something to do with it, so harness that. Make the breathing illusions harmful to demons, first like a numbness thing then train for physical damage. Now they're also an allegory to Yoiirichi's as not his successor but his Second Coming, refuse the mark because there's already the illusions and that would accentuate the connection. Final fight, OC with the pillars against Kokushibo, obviously going to win, they get separate and now it's a 1v1 mirror match. But he has infinite stamina, it doesn't matter if you cut off the sword in a spiritual level because it grows from the bottom, and he's stronger. OC passes out into a Tanjiro Flashback. Yoiirichi is there, OC refuses the mark, he wasn't going to offer it to them, but asks why they accept charity from his brother instead. Now, the OC moves on from their obsession with Kokushibo, mirroring how he's obsessed with Yoiirichi to this day, and how now emotionally surpassed him, and they get back up while forming their own breathing form with pieces from all the forms of people they met in the past. Sun Breathing branched off, theirs gained everything that was improved. Wins, Kokushibo gets his spiritual neck cut off, and before Muzan can use one of his curse hands from Kokushibo's body to turn OC into a demon, Kokushibo willingly dies, just like he condemned Akaza for, and the hand turns to ash before it can sully their duel. With added crippling of OC because they defeated Upper One by themselves without a demon slayer mark, and Genya shipping because he survives with Kokushibo pulled away. Is it cringe? Severely. Yoiirichi's second coming, defeats Kokushibo by themselves, learns multiple breathing styles, makes their own on the brink of death, semi-main character shipping, adopted by a a canon character, bingo! But I think it's fun and adds to Kokushibo rejecting what Muzan did to him, all branched from my Kokushibo hype not being met and wanting Genya to live. Um, can you tell that I thinked about Rengoku Kouki a lot? *Points to surface of iceberg*

[@kiwimiwi5452]

@@NameIsNeb oh boy, you put a lot of thought into this! I firmly believe that if it keeps your mind happily occupied and you're enjoying yourself without any harm to anyone you're good. Cringe isn't real! Your OC and the story is very thought out and I'm happy you got to fill a plothole that was bothering you keep having fun!

[@rubyraven9271]

I don't typically read self-insert fics, but I LOVE reading/ hearing about OCs. I struggle with creating characters so I live vicariously through people who have multiple 😅 Your OC looks great! Love their story.

[@KarahKat]

I love self insert ocs! also, if a writer is young, it can be daunting the create a whole character and world for them to live in, don't make fun of young writers who make self inserts, be honest, we all started there. self inserts can also be sophisticated and deep, they don't have to be interacting with the characters in the show/book, they could just live in the world with their own life and story.

[@Jewls2]

Hell yeah. I love when people embrace their “cringe” interests. Btw cringe as a concept doesn’t actually exist, and to anyone reading this, embracing your more cringy interests (both online and irl) will genuinely make you a happier person.

[@SomeRandomEcho]

:0 I needed to hear this, Thank you

[@VideoCannibal]

You have my respect ❤

[@_em4042]

It’s good to express yourself. But there will always be a line to everything

[@vhroom3436]

@@_em4042and what do you consider this line to be?

[@dantebrown5189]

I think the line reaches the point where your audience genuinely is uncomfortable reading the characters stories, like if they do honestly terrible things or show traits of the creator that honestly are concerning. I think that's my line.

[@KatietheKreator]

As someone who is currently writing a story about a goofy vampire girl who is basically invincible to everything except the sun, garlic, and wood, and is reckless and stupid and always manages to stick her nose in whatever the actually experienced warriors are doing and never faces any consequences for it, I support rainbow unicorn alicorn fairy angel demon magical sparkle-dog laser-eyed invincible immortal super-powerful magical mary-sue OCs

[@Penelope_thing]

That sounds really interesting! Are you gonna publish it anywhere online? also, absolutely agree!

[@lavenderiris9744]

I’ve realized over the years that I, MYSELF don’t hate those kind of characters. What does make me not want to see them in stories is because I know, from the bottom of my heart that there are going to be people complaining about them. And I’m easily moved by others’ opinions, so that sucks

[@lucyandecember2843]

hell yea!!!!

[@elishahoyle]

Your art isn't cringe, it looks awesome actually. Keep doing you and I'd love to see more of your passion projects. ❤

[@shroompunk285]

You know what I say? It’s their self insert. If a person really want to self insert an op character into whatever, let them do that. Writing and art is a healthy way to live out your fantasies.

[@vfp0109]

I absolutely agree! I feel like cringe culture is taking away people's ability to just have fun and create something crazy. Like, every OC you make has to be realistic and flawed. They don't. Sometimes, we just need a break from the real world, and self-inserts can be a great way to simply escape, go on adventures and have fun. If you want to make a 'cringy' OC with a tragic backstory and too many powers for their own good - go ahead. Don't let anyone stop you if it genuinely makes you happy. :) Also - thank you for making this video. I really appreciate this because I (and many other artists) do this too. I feel like people should be able to talk about their OCs because it can be really fun to do so!

[@yuutani.]

im glad someone has said this!! as a bit of an artist myself, i tend to use my creativity to be able to express myself and distract myself from reality. it genuinely helps me cope and give me comfort

[@belphie.]

I just think they shouldn't be putting it on the internet because it is going to be criticized, and you kinda have to be prepared for that😅 but if you are prepared to be criticized and stand your ground then do what you want 🤷‍♀️

[@ParkerSav]

I LOVE when people make OC’s and self inserts! I can’t imagine hating on someone for doing something harmless that makes them happy? But anyway, your art is so amazing! I love the colors you use

[@assssaaasasass]

I don't get why ocs/self-inserts gets hate and such when there's a lot of fanfics where the canon protagonist gets "mary-sued" and no one bats a eye, even daring to call it "better written than canon".

[@barbararab6390]

samee, i love them. I even draw some of them sometimes, especifically those mary sues made on purpose

[@kathemoriplace7855]

Making selfinserts and ocs for my favorite media makes me happy, maybe im cringe, but im free 🐁✨☝️

[@Zachiyeb]

honestly!!

[@NationalistsRuinAmerica]

it's not about the cringe, it's also about the fact that your OCs adds nothing good to the story, probably even makes the story worse, and it's so self absorbed and egocentric.

[@bruh1230]

Errr yeah but if u share em with other ppl u should be prepared for some hate cuz that’s really cringe. I mean yeah ur free but the ppl criticizing u are also free sooo😭🙏🏻

[@nicolothefish]

Art is limitless, you can draw anything you want! Even self insert OC's! You are right, it may be a little cringe, but it makes us happy and were free!

[@bruh1230]

@@NationalistsRuinAmerica frrr ur so right!

[@n0irisasmp449]

I'm so happy I finally found an artist I love that is just like me, I'm always so scared to show my self-inserts because I'm scared that they'll be called “cringe” or “stupid”, It is incredibly challenging to be an artist and still draw what you love without the fear of others judging you, Which is okay! as an Artist who's been drawing since elementary school (and the self-proclaimed queen of unfinished projects) I've had so many Self-inserts that are not updated, But recently I've been thinking about them more. So I thank you for pushing me to stop thinking about others and to do what I want and what I love!!

[@gh0st_b0ys26]

go!! cringe is dead!! make all of the self insert ocs you want!! also i am OBSESSED with your art style. i love your content! keep it up :)

[@cloudyxd2298]

i feel like you got that from slushie in chickin nugget if you didnt then omg true

[@9ightdreamer]

Her artstyle reminds me of a classic puppet like style like from Sesami Street, Welcome Home or The Muppets haha.

[@drboyfailure]

@@9ightdreamerit reminds me of welcome home i love it :3

[@YEETx]

I feel like we should encourage cringe when it comes to self inserts in harem animes. They're ruining the making of quality animes because industries wanna nake a quick brainrot money gain

[@SH4RP_CH3SEE]

Yes! The era of cringe is over!

[@rainbospud4316]

I *love* self indulgent characters. I often make super edgy characters because those are my personal favorites to make, and they're fun. As I and many other people have said, don't let others tell you how to make art. Art is self expression and should be enjoyable. If the character makes you happy, by all means, make them! And I really enjoyed hearing about your oc, I hope you share more with us in the future :)

[@karameru_xd]

Hell yeah! If edgy or op ocs were illegal or something, then characters like Jotaro Kujo wouldn’t exist!

[@momomomo__]

self indulgent media in general is just amazing. the locked tomb book series is one of my favourite examples of completely self indulgent writing. the passion for the stories and the characters is tangible, some of the plot is there for pure fun and i love seeing someone just do that you know?? nothing beats a piece of media that you just know someone created out of pure love of the concept (or even someone elses content, in the case of self inserts). humans just have passion for things?? and can express it in such fun and cool ways?? so why restrict them because it's cringe???

[@stuffedxx9055]

one of my most recent self-insert ocs is helping me not hate my hairiness so much :) self-insert ocs are super helpful for me so

[@NyxFoxie-tm4lh]

I was always shot down by my friends when I made OCs when I was around 13. When I went to college in 16, I refrained myself from OCs. Because most of them reflected parts of myself. I explored my trauma in a healthy way through this. I'd place my self insert OCs into senarios with characters that I just enjoyed because I wanted friends who loved me. I missed my older siblings who abandoned me and so I wrote self insert OCs that were siblings with the main characer because I wanted my older siblings back. I struggled with my mental health, and refrained from making self insert OCs for years, until I went to college, and made good friends. But my recovery from poor mental health and responsibility that came from my older siblings leaving had shocked me into be much more mature than my peers. So I took the maternal friend role. Quite literally. I was group therapist, I helped them book doctors appointments, I even took them there myself sometimes. With this new role, and this love I had for my friends, my brain decided that I needed new OCs. But as I was now older than most ongoing anime protagonists, I wrote adopted older sister characters to the main character. I was utterly horrified. But then one of my friends shyly showed me their self insert OCs from a different fandom to me. I smiled, and then showed them mine. Even my more cringey OP ones. But I was told that the fanfiction I had written had a strangely good plot. It inspired me to be more comfortable in myself. Eventually, I wrote my own DnD campaign. With over powered characters and stupidly complicated character backstories. It was my six months of work culminated. I was so terrifed to show my friends. They were excited. And now that I'm DMing them... they love it. They always ask questions and are attached to the characters and want to know more. And you know what? I love it too. To take away from this, don't let others hold you back. Love yourself, and do what makes you happy.

[@darkivyvai]

I really like self inserts or ocs people make. They’re fun and not really harmful, so make all the Mary Sues and don’t feel bad about it

[@MeemahSN]

I don’t consume OC content and I don’t write characters based on existing IPs, but your art is BLOODY GORGEOUS

[@peanutbutterjellyfish]

Self insert ocs are fun its like taking quizzes to see what character you are in a piece of media, but you get to decide even more! However i think its egotistical if you make your oc the new main character, its like making someone's hardwork all about yourself.

[@_Velqine_]

Who cares what you do if its just in your head

[@chatkat8005]

I'm definitely sticking around! I love seeing people make OC, and when they talk about them etc!

[@lonelytac0]

It's important to make art for yourself, to endulge yourself in things you like, if you want to make a cringy oc or a fanfic with you and your favorite character. You have the right to dislike it, but people also have a right to enjoy their hobbies for themselves, and post it to the internet if they want

[@teriiphelia]

Some people deal with self-hatred by making versions of themselves in the fictional universes they love. I don't see why a tool that helps others love themselves can be seen as cringe or bad in any way.

[@tootbender6935]

This is meeeeeeeeee

[@fandommemes8858]

​@@tootbender6935🎶Look out cause here I commee🎶 (lmao, if you're wondeing wtf I'm doing, I'm singing the lyrics to 'This is Me' from the Greatest Showman)

[@shootingstar3622]

I do this! I put all of my insecurities onto one self insert oc. It made me feel a lot better about myself and more confident. They grow with me and have made me feel better about myself. Self insert characters can definitely help ppl mentally. And, besides all that, it’s just fun to make self insert characters and it’s a cool way to show your creativity!

[@ariezon]

Not a good thing last time I check. That hatred is going to get bigger and if not supervised, you'll be displeased by your own imperfection.

[@teriiphelia]

@@ariezon it may not work for you, but I know many people who have gotten better with their self-esteem issues by doing it.

[@giovannamaria729]

Seeing this video was just so fun, cool and motivational for me. Im pretty deep down into self inserts arts and that kind of thing and i always felt kind of deslocated and shamefull about that, since i never saw anyone talk about it on the internet. BTW I absolutely loved how whe can see your happiness in the moment you start talking about luky and her traits, it was just adorable.❤‍🩹

[@mlp.hater_]

I love this video so much. The way you express how self-insert ocs is very relatable at the point I can say "they're just like me fr" 2020 and 2021 were really dark years and mha was my savior from my own thoughts, maybe a little too much obsession... Anyway, I really love the way you talk in general and your art style is just beautiful, taste like coffee and milk and it's just very comforting, I'm happy I found your channel. Keep doing what you like and want to do! You are a big inspiration and motivation to keep drawing. Have a nice day!!! 🌟

[@lotuscherri529]

I feel like making ocs is kind of essential to someone who might want to write their ocs into a book or something. Not self insert ocs specifically, but just characters. It helps most people to flesh out a story more, to help create round characters as opposed to flats, and to grow overall as a character designer as well as writer. They’ve helped me a lot at least! And thank you for making this video. It’s made me a lot more comfortable with the fact that I have self insert ocs. They’re very therapeutic to me and it’s slightly degrading when people just straight up hate on them. I understand constructive criticism, but a lot of people just call them cringy and move on. No further explanation. Thank you for not being that person.

[@Infinitefox_XD]

I don’t have self-insert OCs but they have some relations to me My OC Electro was almost my self-insert until she’s just my OC Also I write fanfictions too :3

[@ghostinyourcloset]

@@Infinitefox_XD yes me too. altho the character im thinking of was inspired/based off a fandom i really loved, she never really joined the fandom's universe. also, she got me into writing and i love her. (i dont personally write fanfics anymore, but they def help improve writing lol)

[@sleepysloth8022]

I was so scared this was going to crap on self insert ocs and I was worried, but to see this splendid piece of work was an absolute treat, especially you justscreaming in simping over All might. This was lovely

[@karlycrafts4841]

Omg same... but I love it

[@she_devil718]

I love these kinds of videos, seeing people's creativity and things they're passionate about makes me so happy! If you want to continue showing off your self insert characters ever in the future it would be amazing

[@iisbirb]

i love your artstyle so much oh my gosh?? im really happy you made this video its definitely given me a confidence booster

[@your_LOCAL_ghibli_FAN]

I think if everyone thought "Oh that's cringe..." most of the characters we know and love today wouldn't be here so at the end of the day just have fun enjoy yourself art is to make YOU happy, if your inspired to do something Do it!! also MY GOSH this art is beautiful💓

[@grapejellykittens3553]

I LOVE it when people make self-indulgent ocs!!! Cringe? WHO CARES!? its so fun!!!!!

[@sillyhunterfan]

THANK YOU THIS EXACTLY 💗💗💗

[@JoseHernandez-xp9br]

True

[@paxpw4017]

Agreed

[@Thirrjhd]

it's not really fun actually 😅. that's why i didn't like self insert ocs when i was younger. even back then braindead characters were boring, because they lacked any originality, especially the ones i made myself.

[@claymationgloves3662]

No.

[@pibbs.1172]

i was just feeling not so great about my self-inserts and was very pleasantly surprised when you happily began talking about yours !! AMAZING DESIGN TOO OMG! 💞💞 this was definitely the confidence boost i needed to create what i want again- thank you for this :)

[@Shinxdemoncat]

This is the first video I’ve seen by you, I LOVE YOUR ART! Especially the character you use to represent yourself, it looks so good!

[@maddyc2025]

God this video just made me realize how much i missed making "cringe" OCs. I think limiting yourself from just having fun in your art really limits creativity, and I've definitely been feeling it

[@BlindStarLily]

*Slowly increasing in volume* One of us. One of us. One of us. ONE OF US. ONE OF US. O N E O F U S. O N E O F-

[@AUDACITY245]

Exactly! Art isn't limited to rules n shit, and people who say otherwise don't know what art is imo.

[@anaju3595]

I think we should use the "brainstorm" mentality more often, specially when making art for yourself. There is no such thing as a bad idea. Trying to limit yourself on the root of creating something will only do more harm than good. Just keep it legal ☠️

[@AUDACITY245]

@@anaju3595 LMAO EXACTLY

[@JamStylz-dt7kh]

Now THAT'S why i'm in an extreme Fevertown/CesarFever phase, peepaw

[@InoFujiwara]

As an adult who creates tons of self inserts (mostly FOR shipping purposes), thank you. There’s such a weird stigma around self-inserting and it’s very often seen as something weird and cringey that only kids do; when in reality, there’s entire communities of us who are all well into our 20s and 30s who use self insert ocs and self-shipping with canon characters for coping and also just for fun! Thank you for bringing light to it and sharing your experiences with a wider audience ❤️ (also ps: your oc looks absolutely STUNNING and you simping for All Might is so valid! 😊)

[@christiandelcarmen1278]

As long as it makes sense, then yes. If the story and/or the characters work to show that the relationship is real and grounded, your si-oc isn’t the problem.

[@sabersin7694]

It’s stigmatized, not just because it’s weird or cringe, but because it literally represents insecurity itself. Kids make self inserts of them being overpowered Mary Sues because they wanna go on an ego trip since they have no sense of self worth in the real world. This could eventually lead to narcissism, if they weren’t already narcissistic. Now making self insert OCs isn’t necessarily the real issue, there are many self insert OCs that are written very well. The issue arises when the sole purpose of your self insert is to give you an ego boost and make you feel bigger and better than you actually are.

[@birdii64442]

Self insert gang unite 🤧💪

[@chr-is-tine]

@@sabersin7694man, I’m not very insecure that I can’t have superpowers. My self insert does, but I’m not very insecure about that.

[@georgiagalaxy]

Totally agreed.

[@jay8524]

I really loved this video, inkiio! It's my first video of yours, and it's my favorite type. Seeing that relatable side of artists and hearing their OC stories. If this is the content you like making, lean into it!! It's fun to watch.

[@saplingtree8020]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO. I loved your OC, that's a very creative background! I love to creatively write, so as you can imagine, I've had some self-inserts in some universes I cared deeply for. For the longest time, I've struggled with the fact that others would see it as cringe- even though I had no intentions of showing it to anyone. Over time I outgrew that feeling. This video helped a lot. Thank you!

[@marrav3794]

I'm honestly really happy you made this video. Like insanely happy. I'm not a big artist but I'm a huge RPer and writer. I make self inserts and Canon character shipped OCs. I always felt bad whenever I commissioned someone for art and unoriginal whenever I look for RP partners despite the attention to detail and days, sometimes weeks, of effort I put into my OCs whether they're inserts or not. After a certain point, I started to wonder if I was just the same middle school kid making edgy Creepypasta OCs that I was 7yrs ago bc of all the resurgence in internet hate towards "Cringe" OC content. I felt like a moron whenever I was inspired to create a new OC for a franchise and made sure that when I was finished making them that I double checked that it wasn't "too cringe". Seeing this video was freeing and affirming. So thank you so much. 🙇‍♀️💜

[@mifflezz]

Personally, I LOVE OCs that are usually considered “cringe” since they usually have such cute and colorful designs and I think that, cringe isn’t a thing! make as many “Mary sue” “cringe” OCs that you want! Who cares what other people think? Also, most (more like ALL) of my human OCs are self-inserts and tbh, there is absolutely NOTHING wrong with self inserts. I think that they are pretty cool !

[@redguywithatophat1900]

How are ALL of them self inserts lol?????????

[@idajohansson6921]

@@redguywithatophat1900 simple, they either like a lot of different media and want to make sonas for them, or they make multiple for the same show. Nothing wrong with that

[@vickypedia1308]

​@@redguywithatophat1900honestly, all of my OCs are self inserts too. They're very different from each other, but one is like the most confident version of myself, another the most insecure, etc. They all display a different set of traits of mine.

[@stendortried]

Yeah but well written characters are still better imo

[@bleedingmouths6063]

I appreciate this video a lot because I myself have grown up with the love of making ocs and planning out their life and experiences and character arc. I've always found I'm a bit funny when it comes to Mary Sue ocs/characters but I don't mind when other people make them and I'd never judge you or anyone else for making one, I just like my ocs to be out of the limelight and very realistic and stuff to the story lol. I really like that you made this video because I've always been self-conscious when it comes to ocs and showing them to others because I'm scared to be judged for it but you made a good point about how why should it even matter to anyone else what someone is passionate about and this video has brought me new-found confidence to be more myself and embracing my passions. So yeah, thank you for making this video, and also I think your oc is really cool and they remind me of Kaeya! Especially love the details to the mechanical things with the costume :)

[@yuna4062]

I LOVE self-inserts ❤❤ And to whoever said that sef-inserts are bad because "they are not good character design practice" you do realise that not everyone wants to be a professional artist nor a character designer ?? Like, it's just so stupid to say that...

[@cookies3353]

Sometimes the problems people has with self ocs just sounds like jealousy in the fact that the creator dares and can draw their character interacting with a fandom favorite character

[@akixi7904]

YES!!! That’s literally the reason

[@madelinebitts2766]

Not really jealousy, it's just weird.

[@lCerezal]

​@@madelinebitts2766wierd? you sound jellas

[@nes96]

​@@madelinebitts2766sounds like jealousy no matter how hard you try to make it sound like it's not, yall must never heard of AU's

[@mariavivian4703]

The spidersona oc take made me unreasonably mad. Like, IT'S LITERALY JUST OCS BUT POPULAR NOW. Ugh MAY I ADD, I love self insert oc's so much. I started my entire world of characters from a self-insert for fairytail I made and someone else's self insert inpired me to make my own spidersona.

[@PlushPoweer]

I mean technically spidersona are cannon also kinda unrelated to the comment but one time i met somone who was in a spidersona and had a custom suit they were also in a wheelchair

[@-.cuki.-]

I think you're really cool being so bold! Also, your oc's design looks amazing! :)

[@selenic1013]

im so glad you touched up on this. I agree with everything you say and i also have many self insert characters too! im not so embarrassed anymore because of this video and im so glad you came up on my recommended! thank you

[@Maria_not_Mariah]

My self inserts are usually very thought out and logical and I still somehow manage to make my oc tragically die EVERY. TIME.

[@ladykanrojiarmyblink1570]

My Demon Slayer OC is a Gem Hashira and she died in the Count Down to Sunrise arc by suffocation as Muzan coiled one of his arms around her and killed her like how a python kills its prey.

[@average_loser_loves_cheries]

@@ladykanrojiarmyblink1570 if you know jojo then my main oc dies in star dust crusaders passing on her hamon to jotaro then proceeds to have the rest of her life sucked out of her by DIO.

[@acreator4268]

I made my OC literally based off of me but what I want to look like and more silly with no powers whatsoever. But they travel through shows, movies, games, or a series and has the ability to spill whatever in the future but chooses not to but somewhat hints at it. Also I’m happy that you have the courage to show your guilty pleasures! I feel a bit more relaxed and relieved about this! I’m very grateful for this you have no idea 😭😭😭💚💚💚

[@akuro_the_time_traveler4200]

omg! literlly my character travels through shows,movies,games what ever and saves the day, are known as Universe gaurdians! So i can sorta relate to this lol They then take the main characters and have them protect their own universe so i can relate to this Lol! Yea, continue to do what ever makes you happy!

[@Ilovetoothless]

OH MY GOD SAME LOL

[@acreator4268]

I’m so glad people here have stuff in common with me dude 😭

[@zainahbutterfly]

@@acreator4268 I have OCs like that too but I have OCs that do the complete opposite too.

[@nigelnecroz7028]

At least I am not alone although I do mine a slightly different way

[@lemonstxrs]

regardless if the art is “bad” or “cringe”, i honestly hate when people hate on people having fun. like, i understand when things are ACTUALLY problematic (like drawing CP or promoting SH behaviors), but if it isn’t harming anyone, why do people care so much? why is it “cringe” to just have fun? it may not be “cool” or “good” but who cares. if it doesn’t affect you, live and let live! especially with furries and OCs, as long as they aren’t harming anyone or promoting harmful behaviors, then it’s really not a big deal.

[@lucilazuli]

I don't know how to explain the way I've been smiling stupidly while watching this like 😭😭 I just always loved creating self-inserts even without knowing I was doing it and just turned into something normal I make when I'm bored and just makes me happy

[@_dorkee_doodlez_]

This is beautifully spoken, i think it's really important to make guilty pleasure art like this!!! Remember that you make art for your self, not for others. Do what makes you happy! Make cringe ocs! Make mary sues!! Make self-inserts!! Ship yourself with characters!! Just have fun, and if people don't like it then they can suck an egg 👹👹👹 Also I think Cure Comet/Lucky is so cool! :)

[@user-tc5we7sh5g]

thank you 😭😭😭

[@dreamingscales]

Ngl this really made me feel better thank you

[@GregGinger]

For me self insert OCs have been a way to combat my loneliness in real life. There is nothing cringe about it. I have never really been to into fandoms so my self inserts came along when I realized just making OCs that are Original Universe characters didn't really help with friendship forming

[@Blue_Beba]

YOU'RE ART STYLE IS SO PRETTY im so glad you've came on my home page

[@royal_bumble_bee890]

Thank you for this video. For the longest time since I entered the world of the internet (my first fandom being FNAF and Creepypasta), I felt so worried about my own self-insert OCs as everyone was bullying everyone at the time for even trying. I never posted art and just kept it to myself. at the moment I have a self-insert in Markiplier stuff and I keep getting nervous over things I don't ever post and that I shouldn't do because it's just not right or it's just plain bad! so seeing this video is almost inner child healing LOL! thank you, It is honestly super lovely to know that I'm not the only one who does this

[@Kei-yg7xg]

Seeing you talk so passionately about your self-insert was very refreshing. I'm the type of people who likes self-insert fanfic and love to imagine myself as a part of favourite stories. It sucks to see the hate surrounding this type of content, I don't see why though (as long there is nothing illegal/gross in it) people should be allow to enjoy themselves! Also your art is very pretty, keep up the good work!

[@VioCrow]

Self indulgent art is what art is FOR. I think it’s healthy tbh ❤

[@-smpng_gm3r-iquitbtw462]

okay but this legit inspired me to redraw and redesign my old mha self insert. Oh and i love your channel 10 times more now because of this video cause oml it actually made me feel better for also making a slightly overpowered self insert that *may* be shipped with a canon character.

[@HollyTheYellowSceneRabbit]

ngl my self insert oc is on my profile and videos but I obviously made them as a joke but I kinda find it fun so I wanna make a series of it noww- (I remade her on my pfp)

[@Ange_Red]

I have only 1 self-insert OC that I reuse in a lot of fandoms and just make different AUs of her as I wrote backgrounds fitting to the fandom.

[@nicolothefish]

Omgggg I used to do that! I can tell you enjoy it!

[@Ange_Red]

@@nicolothefish I really do, it honestly helped me in making storyboards and what-if scenarios. Like, it actually made me think deeply and do more research on how exactly my character/s fit in different anime to make it fitting. I even learn how to replicate the art styles.

[@quinton7455]

I really thought that you were going to be on the side of "self-inserts are ok, BUT-" so i am delighted to hear that you're as enthusiastic as i am with self-insert oc's. It was so fun hearing about your OC, especially in the casual unscripted way- i couldn't help but smile along.

[@sno0n266]

My first ever oc was a self insert. Her name is Lilly and she uses star magic (I was really into Fairytail when I made her so naturally she’s the celestial dragon slayer). And I still use her to this day! Not as much as I did back then, but I still love her. I’ve given her more of a personality and even though she’s become much more than just me in my favorite anime at the time, I still hold her near and dear to my heart.

[@hideakibreyers3866]

My first was through fairy tail as well. I was a simple ice mage named Aurora because I was known for wearing basically nothing in winter 😂 I look back on it with a soft heart. I just wanted to live in a world of magic away from middle and high school. I think it would be fun to immerse myself with that kind of creativity now that I’m an adult.

[@kit_ts6087]

Same My Self insert was definitely Out there (being Acnologia's illegitimate son) but I feel like it would still work

[@tildoodles]

Omg it’s so nice to see another person who made their first oc/self insert for Fairytail 😭😭😭

[@boreas-hiburnum8390]

CRINGE IS DEAD!! I’ve had issues with feeling “bad” or “cringy” my entire time in fandom, and I have so much internalized shame. Sometimes when I would draw, i would literally freeze up because I felt like what I was doing was so bad (it was usually not, and when it was I was still very much learning.) Then I realized that “hey, this thing doesn’t exist as a place for me to be perfect, and I’m not supposed to be perfect. This exists so I can have fun with it, and since when is my innocent fun anyone else’s problem?” If it makes you happy and hurts nobody, DO IT. Make some sparkledogs! Ship yourself with the villain because he’s hot! Make an Au where that one character you hate just because they’re annoying and took up screen time and UGH you’re just sick of their face dies! Being happy and indulging in your emotional well-being is ALWAYS A GOOD THING. It’s 2023, dude. Live. Be cringe.

[@The_Legobatman]

I've come back to this video multiple times because It helps me remind myself It's okay to make "cringy" OCs/self inserts and to not worry about what others would think about them. Btw I love your OC their concept is so cool!! ⭐

[@hermi1-kenobi455]

I think self insert ocs are cute!! I just get annoyed when people use them to go “look how amazing I am, look how morally superior I am!!” And then make them do a bunch of stuff that stops them being an oc. They make their character of them self not act like them self anymore.

[@eltsforestathis]

Thank you for your words. It feels good to hear that we can make art without the fear of being ‘weird’ or ‘cringe’. I think it unlocked something in my that I never thought could be alive again. Thanks, and your Oc is awesome !

[@OvercookedNoodles]

I would personally be very excited if you made a video explaining the lore and stuff about your OCs! Amazing work!

[@user-ie2mf1xg5h]

This video is a little too relatable. I geeked out when you said you'd explain your character more bc I LOVE listening to people's character lore. Also, I cannot blame you abt the All Might thing.

[@user-ie2mf1xg5h]

I can't wait to hear about your other characters! Especially since it seems like we have very similar interests.

[@alexlabelle3049]

Honestly anyone who cringes at peoples' totally harmless acts of happiness is pretty messed up and probably not someone whose opinion should be taken seriously. LOVE this, give yourself EVERYTHING. 200% correct All Might needs more friends and kisses. Would love to see a pretty cure magical girl animation for Cure Comet someday! What a delightful character, thanks so much for sharing them!

[@clariqueenzz9070]

fandom ocs + self inserts actually helped me develop my character design skills because i'd get obsessed with making them look like they belonged to the source material. Unintentionally made me study how certain authors/pieces of media handled design lol

[@yellowfang42]

i adore self-insert ocs because it gives further lifeblood to the world and its a show of love to that universe. often its someone first character in their writing or art journey and gives them a start on finding their style and creative form

[@iDallasi]

I appreciate this video a lot, and i hope self insert type ocs get less hate because its so aBSOLUTELY AWESOME seeing the different OCs people make based on another show, like idk, its just so fun

[@Jay-Tina]

Think I'm a little too dedicated to this channel, thanks for making cool art! Wait CAN YOU SHOW US YOUR FNAF OC?!

[@nesquik_nachos]

I WANNA SEE THAT TOO OML

[@mr_marigold]

YESSSS I WANNA SEE IT TOO !!

[@zolline]

YES

[@sn_nuy]

YESS

[@arlojackcheese823]

YES PLEASE

[@skull_with_emotions]

Dude, your self-insert is top-notch! The fact that their story makes SENSE and isn't just random add-on details is just *chef's kiss* perfection, not to mention the designs themselves are just ethereal. Keep up the amazing work!! Looking forward to the next video

[@bassyxgrelle8659]

Personally, I am not the biggest fan of making self-inserts Sure I'll make the occasional OC, I love character design, but I tend to stick to my own designs and don't put them into my favorite pieces of media because I just can't imagine putting myself in there However, I do enjoy seeing how other people do their self inserts! It's your art, your story, and what makes you happy. I am unable to really get into them too much because it just personally makes me feel weird seeing a so-called "Mary Sue" self insert, but I'm never gonna shame anyone for drawing something that makes them happy The only time I get really annoyed at it is when they take a pre-existing character, change up the colors, and add like 1 or 2 extra accessories before calling the character their own design and just running with it. The shipping isn't my favorite either but that's because most of the time it's "everyone loves my character so much, everyone wants to date them and they now have a harem" I do genuinely love your character design though, and would love to see some more characters :)

[@AspenFails]

omg ur inserts r so cute seeing you explain gave me inspo to draw im so glad i clicked on this video love ur inserts !

[@catdownthestreet]

I made my own MHA self insert OC back in 2020 as well, her name was Ryū Maekona. I wanted her to be just like me but she took on a life of her own as I improved on her character. She’s Eri’s sister (I spun a wheel and that’s what I got lol), and her quirk used to be just some weird reality bending stuff that could break both her mind and reality itself if she wasn’t careful. Now her quirk is an altering power that allows her to change the properties of molecules, e.g. speeding their movement up or slowing them down, which would heat or cool the object they were apart of respectively. It’s a difficult quirk to master, but a skill she gains later is changing the mass of objects (basically just changes how gravity works for that object). I’m kind of proud of Ryū for becoming her own character and defining herself, and the quirk thing is even cooler simply because _✨science.✨_ Ryū is basically my child at this point lol

[@apersonwhocantmoveitmoveit7688]

That's very cool, I love it honestly! My own self-insert had something similar, she didn't quite have a natural quirk but an injected artificial one, (long story-) which basically consist in ink tentacles, like nightmare sans,, but since she can't use that much cause it's intoxicating her from the inside so she learns how to bend matter ad the reality around her, aswell as the multiverse :D

[@jessie_daily]

WAITTT WTF MY SELF INSERT OCS “Tori” and “Tamara” BREAK REALITY TOO… I CALLED THEM “The Reality Sisters” AS THEIR HERO NAME😭😭😭😭

[@watchforever1724]

I see

[@MacqueeniiMoth]

I love self insert ocs so much and I want more of them honestly. Over powered? Yes. Made just to ship themselves with a canon character? Yes. Meant to help with coping with very stressful times? YES. I've made a lot of self inserts myself, meant for various purposes. Hell, I've even drawn myself as my favourite characters and I feel no shame for any of it. For sure wanting to see more of your self inserts!

[@ReverseFlash-jr5ti]

Have you ever heard of getting a life, I'm not trying to be mean, it's just that self insert Oc's are too op and are used to ship themselves with their favorite character and make other characters look weak or useless. And the serious problem is that people focus more on their self insert Oc than they do on improving themselves

[@user-fb8uf8oz4u]

@@ReverseFlash-jr5tiit’s a show.. it’s not that srs let people have fun with what they want to do my god. “I’m not trying to sound mean” YOU ARE if this is how some people like spending their time by making cringe characters then so be it. There shouldn’t be rules for art or making Oc’s unless it’s inappropriate or illegal shipping 😃 if you think it’s embarrassing then ignore it and don’t tell them to “get a life” when they are living theirs the way they want

[@ReverseFlash-jr5ti]

@@user-fb8uf8oz4u well it's just my opinion and KZbin is a platform to share your opinions and harassing people is NOT my intention, but still using another person's character(I mean stuff like DC or Marvel characters etc.) that you don't own is messed up especially if your using them for your fantasy's and/or for NSFW purposes, and I want to make it clear that my goal isn't to be a police on the Internet I'm just stating my OPINIONS and thoughts. Sorry if I insulted anyone it's just that I have an opinion and you have yours.

[@Infinitefox_XD]

@@user-fb8uf8oz4uFr, I’m tired of people not letting us have fun, life is too short to give a shit what others say

[@Charles-qx6yz]

@@ReverseFlash-jr5ti You can't say "its just my opinion" as if you're respecting the other person while simultaneously telling them to get a life. That's not how respecting other people's opinions work. Also, nobody mentioned anything about NSFW content-- even though NSFW of their self inserts with other characters so long as its done in private (or at least an account thats well-monitored to keep minors away) and not problematic (i.e one or both of the characters being minors). It's okay to feel uncomfortable with these things; I'm a minor myself and don't like NSFW content. However, it's simply...not your business to comment on other people's way of fun (again, so long as it's not hurting anyone). The same thing applies to characters being too overpowered or used to ship themselves with other characters; while YOU may not like it, that doesn't mean its this horrible evil thing that needs to be removed entirely. Sometimes it's just better for some people to not have to worry about your character being "good" and focusing on enjoying themselves. I personally just don't care enough unless I'm actively involved in the universe that OC is in (like if both of us made OCs and they made theirs overpowered) or if they ask for criticism on the writing. Edit: youtube doesn't like the way i type 😭😭

[@ChloeZee-ws6ty]

I legit love this video sm! I've made some ocs that might seem kinda cringe, but I put a lot of work into them and think they're kewl. I was expecting a video essay, but what I got was even better!

[@nova2205]

I just want to thank you for making this video. I also have self-insert ocs and seeing someone else openly say they also have them is amazing. I had completely forgot about my MHA self insert and I also made it around the same time as you. Im glad to know it wasnt just me doing that. My oc isnt a marysue but was made for shipping purposes (embarrasing to say that outloud). But, this gave me the courage to look back at my oc, to redraw her and maybe start adding onto her story again. So, thank you and i love your ocs story too.

[@magesticcrab2164]

As a wise cow on a beach once said, "I am cringe, but I am free."

[@iCloud_Eclipse]

This is actually really comforting. As an artist, it’s nice to hear (especially from another artist) that you’re allowed to draw what makes you happy, even if it’s considered “cringe”

[@kadeshadow5236]

Literally self insert ocs are so important to the journey of a developing artist. In the case of myself, I made a set of triplet ocs for MHA last year when I got back into the show in preparation of Season 6. It's been almost a year now, and they have become so incredibly close to me, and so crucial to my development in my artistic skills over the past year. I've seen such an improvement in my art and have such a drive to create as a result of them that I'm now aspiring to continue my education into university so I can develop my skills enough to tell their story with the justice they deserve. It's so important to just do the stuff you want to do with your art and create whatever you love. I may be cringe and ambitious, but my god am I happy and free.

[@edythehart]

i love that you showed this is us!! I also do this with writing and drawing! No shame and sometimes the more overtly stupidly powerful ocs are the best!!