Design and customize an original character (OC) in Gacha Life 2, choosing appearance, outfits, and a short backstory to share with friends.



Step-by-step guide to Make An OC On Gacha Life 2 #DTIYS
Step 1
Open the Gacha Life 2 app to start making your OC.
Step 2
Tap the button to create a new character so you have a blank slate.
Step 3
Type a fun name for your OC to give them an identity.
Step 4
Choose the body type and skin tone to set your OC’s basic look.
Step 5
Pick a face style to decide the shape and general facial features.
Step 6
Pick an eye style to give your OC their unique gaze.
Step 7
Pick a hairstyle to shape your OC’s hair.
Step 8
Pick a hair color to finish your OC’s hair look.
Step 9
Choose an outfit that matches your OC’s personality or vibe.
Step 10
Add accessories or props to make your OC extra special.
Step 11
Select a pose and facial expression so your OC shows emotion.
Step 12
Choose a background or scene that fits your OC’s story.
Step 13
Write a short 2-3 sentence backstory on paper or in the game describing who your OC is and what they love.
Step 14
Save or screenshot your finished OC and share your creation on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!


Help!?
What can we use instead if we can't install or access the Gacha Life 2 app?
Use Gacha Life on PC or an emulator, or recreate the OC on paper with colored pencils and photograph it so you can still choose body type, outfit, and save a 'screenshot' to share on DIY.org.
The app keeps crashing or some items are locked — what should we try so we can finish steps like choosing hair, accessories, or saving the screenshot?
Update or reinstall Gacha Life 2 and restart the device, pick similar unlocked hairstyles or accessories to complete the OC, and if screenshots won't save, photograph the screen with another device to preserve the pose and background.
How can I adapt this activity for kids of different ages?
For younger children, an adult can tap 'create new character' and pre-select body type, face, and outfit while helping write a one-sentence backstory on paper, and for older kids encourage experimenting with hair color, multiple poses, and writing a 2–3 sentence in-game backstory before saving.
What are simple ways to personalize or extend the OC project after saving the character?
Create a mini-comic by making several OCs with different poses and backgrounds, add hand-drawn props or an expanded backstory on paper, then compile screenshots into a slideshow or short video to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about character design for kids
✨ OC means "Original Character" — it’s a character you invent with your own look, name, and backstory.
🧸 "Kawaii" is Japanese for "cute" and inspires bright colors, big eyes, and playful outfits in many Gacha OCs.
🖼️ A tiny backstory (one or two fun facts) helps friends remember your OC and makes it feel more real.
👾 Chibi art style features big heads and small bodies, making Gacha characters extra cute and full of expression.
🎨 Gacha-style creation uses mix-and-match parts, letting you combine clothes, hairstyles, and props to make thousands of unique OCs!


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