January 28, 2013

Personality by Blood Type

Sometimes, it's fun to play around with ways to build your character's personality even before you begin writing her/him. What's their sign? Western astrology or Chinese zodiac or both? What's their MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)?

I'm sort of a manga nerd, and something you always see on manga character profiles is blood type. Here's how they classify according to The Huffington Post:

Blood Type: A

People with blood type A are to referred to as 'farmers' and are considerate to others and extremely loyal. They can be quite secretive and reluctant to share their feelings.

Blood Type: B
Personality traits: Creative, flexible, individualistic, optimistic, passionate.
Worst traits: Forgetful and sometimes, irresponsible

Type B personalities are empathetic, easily understanding others' points of view, yet often hesitating to challenge or confront. Chameleon-like and flexible, they make good friends.

However, type B men have a different reputation and aren't considered as 'marriage material' in Korea, where they are perceived as 'players' and are often selfish and mercurial.

Blood Type: AB
Personality traits: Cool, controlled, introverted, rational
Worst traits: Critical, indecisive, unforgiving and aloof

Type AB personalities tend to be very charming and popular. They don't sweat the small stuff and can be seen as spiritual and even at times, a bit "flaky".

They are believed to be controlled by their heads rather than their hearts. Sometimes it is difficult to be an AB. AB's don't like to fit in anyone else's "boxes". If they feel too confined, they'll break out of that box and do things their own way.

Blood Type: O
Personality traits: Ambitious, self-confident, robust
Worst traits: Arrogant, insensitive, vain

People with blood type O are viewed as natural leaders and are often keen athletes. They are outgoing, expressive and passionate. They have an insatiable appetite for success and aren't afraid to take risks or a gamble.

Generally speaking, AB types are considered the worst, which is interesting because those are the characters I'm usually drawn to (in manga). RARELY is the main protagonist blood type AB (with the notable exception of Kenshin from Rurouni Kenshin).

If you're curious about reading more about blood type personality summaries, here and here are some good places to start :)

Happy character building! ♥


Eliza Tilton said...

Of course Sasuke would be AB. Never heard of the blood type personalities. Very interesting.

Rebecca B said...

For some reason, I can never ever remember my blood type. (I have a blood donor card somewhere with it). I *think* I'm A, which would make sense with this description, actually. Total perfectionist introvert, although I'm liberal. :)

I love seeing all the different ways to measure and compare personalities. I'd never thought about blood types dictating them, so this is very cool! Thanks for sharing.

Yahong Chi said...

OMG, so that's what they mean! I read only a few manga series (but those that I do read, I read obsessively -- like Skip Beat! :P) but that part of the profiles always confused me. This is really interesting, especially how it's such a strong belief in Japan!

Carissa Taylor said...

This is so cool! I'm a total sucker for personality type quizzes etc. I think I even made up an online survey for Myers Briggs and another one once. I'll have to dig those up!

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