noun
original character
Refers to a character created by an individual, not from an existing work. Common in fan art, role-playing, and creative communities.
このイラストは私のオリジナルキャラクターです。
This illustration is of my original character.
SNSでオリジナルキャラクターの設定を公開している。
I share the backstory of my original character on social media.
Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
A general character, which may be from an existing work; オリジナルキャラクター specifies a self-made character.
Loanword from English 'original character'. Widely used in Japanese fan and creative communities.