Original character
Type of fictional character used in fandoms
Original character
An original character (OC) is a fictional character created by an author or artist, as opposed to being adapted from an existing work. The term has two main applications: within fan works (such as fan fiction or fan art), it denotes a non-canonical character inserted into an established fictional universe; within original works (including literature, comics, and games), it refers to any character that is the intellectual property of its creator. Acronyms can also be gender-specific, such as OMC (original male character) and OFC (original female character). OCs are used in various subcultures including the Star Wars fandom, the Harry Potter fandom, the My Little Pony fandom (also known as the brony fandom), and the Sonic the Hedgehog fandom. Takashi Iizuka mentioned that the character customization system in Sonic Forces was influenced by the Sonic community's tendency to create original characters; tools for creating Sonic OCs exist on sites like Newgrounds. Cosplayers create original characters...
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