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Character Archetypes

Character Archetypes

Character Archetypes

The Virgin

The Virgin

Coming of AgeRom-comTransformationDrama

The Gatekeeper

The Gatekeeper

Hero's JourneyComing of AgeManga & AnimeFantasy

The Maverick

The Maverick

Hero's JourneyAdventureSuperhero

The Sidekick

The Sidekick

AdventureHero's JourneyDetective & CrimeSuperhero

The Sage

The Sage

Character-drivenTransformationHero's JourneyFantasySci-Fi

The Mentor

The Mentor

TransformationComing of AgeCharacter-drivenHero's Journey

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