Final Battle

I'm preparing the slides for my presentation at Promax and need your help with the latest results on the never ending battle between 2D and 3D.
The last time we took this poll was in March 2007 - 2D VS 3D results came out with 64% of you preferring warm blooded 3D girls. Wondering if the trend has changed given the increased number of readers?
BTW, the 2D girl is Miyabi from Choco Chip sensei's Prima Stella and the 3D girl is Hiromi who you can see in the Idol Portal.
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part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
I voted 3D girl uh.. :P
frustrated hikikomori + dual core persona guidance counsellor
http://karusnote.blogspot.com
I still go with 3D! 2D are somewhat frustrating. You can't own them, caress them, play with them and make them play your dolphin stuff toy. You will just have to be contented with their mere gorgeous look on screen. XDD
frustrated hikikomori + dual core persona guidance counsellor
http://karusnote.blogspot.com
...while playing with your stuff toy! Lolz
Student
http://twelvezerofive.wordpress.com/
So true
2d- wing wang pokes hole in paper
3d- epic win
大学生
http://justaskeikaku.net23.net
2D in this case but it varies, depending on who the 2D and 3D girl is XD
http://darkdam.deviantart.com/
yes I agree, I voted 2D in this case as well
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
Same here!
Web Designer
http://insennity.com/
aye sir.
Space Pirate
2D it is.
Pre-U Student
http://wakuwakusuru.zeroclipse.net
2D for me.
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
3d all the home HOH!
DSL Tech Support T____T, Kita-Kon Chairman
http://www.kita-kon.org
I'm going to go with 2D for this one.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
No options for both, eh? ^^;
student , otaku and awesome blogger
http://otakudan.com
you have not done an idol post in such a long time
NEET
Agreed!
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
I can watch 2D girls with 3D girl. :D but not the other way around. so I go with 3D girls.
Student
http://yellowguy89.blogspot.com/
I vote for 2D.
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
3d, because you want something real. Right? @_@
student, part-time NEET
2D girl looks cuter in this case, imo.
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
2D for life! Even though you can touch them... I feel happy when looking at 2D girls.
Student
http://anime.scripts.mit.edu/miteiru/
2D FTW! >D
Its a hard choice, but i would go with 2D :)
NEET
So hard to choose.... Since I have more idol pic than anime pic. My vote naturally have to go to 3D I guess ^_^
Freelance Digital Production Artist
http://www.flickr.com/photos/victor_lee/sets/
3D
Grocery Store Clerk
2D is nice but nothing bets a real girl.
Pokemon master
http://thecococafe.wordpress.com/
As much as I love 2D, 3D for me as well.
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
http://otterhangar.blogspot.com/
I vote 3D, but 2D have special place in my heart
Hikikomori
http://toxxyn.blogspot.com/
Definitely 3D
Full-time student へへ
http://www.kenleewrites.com
hiromi
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
all your 3D are belong to us
University student and part-time Super Sentai.
What you say?
... LOL.
Different occasions call for different types of girls. Btw nice 3D model
ABAP Developer + Mecha Junkie
http://www.myanimelist.net/animelist/CVPhased
i would definitely go for 3D... the 2D girl, however, in the pic is waaay to cute to pass... ^^
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
Tough question...
3D's harder to please... So 2D for me... For now...
Webdev, internet contents, music
http://www.pepinismo.net/
2D this time for me.
That 3D girl not my type.
student
in this case... 2d, cause the 3d (in this pic) is less appealing, the eyes is not looking to the camera and the brightness is less than 2d
NEET
@Danny - Is the poll referring to 2D vs 3D in general or Miyabi vs Hiromi?
University's Slave
Both my roommate and I: But what about 2-D and 3-D boys? :(
By the way, I want the 2-D girl's dress. My roommate's gonna have to fight me for it.
http://www.marvinryan.com
I like 3D girls who like 2D girls. ^^ voted 3D. ^^
Student
http://bk201.wordpress.com/
2D all the way! My year 2 class was 2D :)
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
all your 2D are belong to us! XD
Student and that extra in Life
2D for me even thought i have 3D ^^
Electronical engineering student
2D!! we are otakus!! ^^
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Hi*5
http://www.sankakucomplex.com/
Went for 2D ^__^orz
Animator
http://ewen-nguyen.blogspot.com/
There are too many variables to consider!
Until there comes a time when 2d girls can become intelligent, responsive companions, I'll go with 3d.
Artistically, I prefer 2d images to 3d photographs
Nekophilia
In this case, its 2D ^_^
Moe Hunter
http://moehunter.wordpress.com/
In this particular case. 2D
Apprentice Baking & Pastry Chef
http://Ima-Monogatari.com/
haha, i think the majority of the people here love d2...haha
???Confused???
2D for me...looks like things have changed...
College Student
If we go with figures, we get the best of both worlds!
... ah, but what would that count as?
Student/Fast Food
There's only a handful of 3d girls I can honestly stand...
'course, they're all Asian as well. For the most part, however, I stand with 2D. <3
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
I was hoping you'd specify the situation we're making this decision in. ^^; Overall, I'd rather have a 3D girl, but there's plenty of aspects where the 2D girl trumps 3D hands down.
In this particular instance, for example.
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
http://sukidesho.blogspot.com/
It's too hard >.<
Ended up picking 3D though I still think 2D is good...
武器職人
2D girls end up saying the same thing no matter how many times you press play.
Student
http://andreijournal.blogspot.com
I would say 2D. Since the nature of this is based around on a 2D character, so it fits well.
Plus uh, being honest is good. LOL And uh, 2D are cuter, in some. But 2D I say.
ダメ人間, ひきこもり
if (girl==hot && touchable==true){
3D;
}
else {
2D;
}
yes?
Student
http://syaochan.altervista.org
Hai!
Graphic Arts Student
Even though I'll probably be stuck with 2D girls my entire life, I'd take a 3D girl if the unlikely opportunity ever presents itself.
a guy who cares (sort of...)
I voted for 3D but they are in disadvantage right now...
Unemployed bummer
in the past 3D vs 2D battles, i've usually chosen the 3D gal because if done correctly (cosplayed very well), the 3D girl beats the 2D girl hands down because she's real, touchable and awesomely hawt/moe.
plus i generally don't give my dolphin 2D healthcare material. it just feels wrong. =P (i'd make an exception if i got those new waterproof posters from NiJiGen Cospa)
Student
http://anime.tedfox.com/
i like both 3d and 2d but only when they are hawt hurhur
i voted 3d though ^^
No more NEET, enineering student now...g
http://saiseki.blogsome.com/
Vader: Come to the 2D side :3
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
I get to choose 2D girls because I choose 3D boys lol. And they're not a choice lol. Hehehe
Physical Therapist
http://www.flyingpussyfoot.com
3D! 2D is nice and everything but i still prefer 3D with all its pros and cons
Com. Sci. Student
2D. Y? because may instinct tells me to ;D
JR. College Student
http://npc.talkingincircles.net/
Gotta go with 3D - though it's a close call... for me at least.
just another something else
http://the7sinner.wordpress.com/
i have to vote for 3D girls, no matter how much i like 2D girls, i cant touch 2D girls and 2D girls cant touch me. i need some looooveeeee TTATT
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
http://lethiachan.blogspot.com
Since I'm a girl and I have no interest in 3D Girls I vote for 2D Girls !!! ^^;
Destroyer of the Waps
http://blogpantsu.org/
2D - 51%
3D - 49%
Just like the American presidential polls! I must record this by taking a picture.
Anyone who hasn't voted, vote for the goddesses of 2D!
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
after i made my vote, it became 50-50. no prize guessing which one i vote. ^^
Polytechnic Junior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer In-training.
http://thehangerbay.wordpress.com/
I'm being converted to the 2D side! Help! XD
Office Administrator
http://aquilla429.co.uk
I actually voted 2d girls. Reason being that I am a girl myself. So where with 2d girls I like the artwork of anime styling and also the fact that they typically are able to have more interesting hair, eyes (eyes as in face eyes, not lower eyes) and clothes the real people.
3d girls don't interest me at all because I am not a lesbian, so I don't find them attractive or drool worthy, I'm not a fashion follower so I'm not really bothered what they're wearing and because I can go into town and see hundreds of 3d girls any time. Girls are 'normal' to see, anime isn't.
3D because a 2D girl can't do anything for you at all speaking in a strictly sexually way. Sex aside, a 3D girl is REAL so you can talk to her and have many other joyful experiences that don't involve your dolphin. Seems like 3D is an obvious choice to me.
lolinapper
http://otakai.ipbfree.com/index.php?act=home
I'm with LOLI 2D to be specific.3D is nice.....IF I CAN GET THE GIRL THAT IS!
IT
http://davortech.wordpress.com
I like both but 3D is always better then 2D :)
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
one can't cradle up to a 2D girl at night right? so i choose 3D. ^^;
Mechanical Engineering student
http://sabekujikaneda.multiply.com/
In general I will go with 3D girls. But if asked about the picture in this article I would have to go with 2D x_x
pervert
if only you can put Hiromi in Miyabi's pose and background
Student
i'd still choose 3D girls over 2D cuz i don't want to spend my life hugging paper, :)
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
http://www.rickytang.com.au
Not a fan of that specific 3D girl. But 3D all the way!
Programmer Trainee
http://jointsareokay.blogspot.com
The 2D
not as a lover or what not. She just seemed prettier than the 3D
Engineer by weekdays, Hikki by weekends
http://ejump.wordpress.com/
would love to have aragaki yiu as my waifu.
but reality is cruel.
Thanks to TMA, im bending towards 3D now
IT Crowd
Hiromi wins it with her smile ^^
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
To be perfectly honest, I like 2d girls more. Even if its embarrassing and outlandish for a almost 24 year old to say but its true.
And in that specific picture, I think the 2d girl is hotter.
Physics Student
As a normal human being I'm with 3D girl all the way but here I prefer the 2D girl rather than that 3D girl.She's just ain't my type.
宅男军人/otaku soldier
http://otakurean.com
2D is great to an extend.. but i still prefer 3D.
Web Engineer
4D girls win, hands down... :D
Passerby
http://jitokun.wordpress.com/
3D is now leading at 52%.
Games addicted
http://addictedtoludus.com/
3d... no doubt
Student
3D you know because they're kinda..........well 3D.
Student
http://kankeishorui.wordpress.com
What's with the 3D girl comparison, there are more cute girls than her, instead I'll pick 2D for sure.
大学生
Prefer 3D.
Japan has tons of kawaii girls / idols!
It's like a fantasy to get one as a girlfriend ^^
浦の引き篭り
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/3219/haruhimemew.gif
The best of all would be a 3D girl with the personality of a 2D girl :3~~
Too bad those are only legends... TT_TT
Student and full-time otaku
What is it for? Depending on the need, 2D or 3D might be better.
Animation
http://clockworkmachina.com
2D! FTW!
3D when you can get them are much more tangible.
-I just started using keynote....I love it, wish I had more public speaking events I could attend.
otaku
http://tsuki-board.net/louki
As long as the girl look cute, 2D or 3D doesn't matter for me. So i chose both
Student
http://konadora.wordpress.com
You have to drill in the fact that 2D girls are to be appreciated into the minds of Singaporeans. Many Singaporeans (the general non-otaku public) go 'wut?' if you ask them how they feel about a 2D character.. which makes me kind of sad. 3D girls are aplenty in the world, so you can try to be unique and introduce all the goodness of 2D girls.
Student
http://konadora.wordpress.com
Oh and by the way, I lol'd at the 'all your base are belong to us' XD
wonder if it'll really be put in the slide for presentation :P
Nyoro-n...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/yuki-to/
For me it depends... ^^; if just looking, i would rather look at 2D.... XD
Interesting topic to present for promax wonder how they will react ^^;
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
3D ftw. granted 2d girls are more prettier, but 3d girls give better company.
teacher
2D because you can let your imagination run more... create amazing, beautiful characters that aren't possible with 3D idols :P
teacher
Also, this topic reminded me of this:
http://current.com/items/89468727_japanese_man_petitions_to_marry_comic_book_character
danny, is this you?
High school student
http://www.animeraku.com
Well, 2D are cuter so I voted for them. 3Ds can never be as cute and pretty as 2D girls.
lecherous wretch
http://graeble.deviantart.com/
i voted 3d, more detail.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
3D Nothing is better than 3D.
Engineering and Sales
I like 3D girls who look like 2D!! I am always attracted to those who resemble; Yuffie, Kanako Urashima, Kohinata Hayami, Haruhi Suzumiya. These types look very 2D without cosplay, especially when wearing cute dresses :)
Student
IN looks, I would have to say 2d.... same in personality. However, 3d still wins with that they are real.
Help Desk Support (IT)
The last time I took this poll, I voted for 3D. No I find myself preferring 2D perfection.
Help Desk Support (IT)
Now. NOW I find myself preferring 2D perfection. Stupid typo.
Catgirl Trainer.
http://www.phenie.com
So close ^^;
Cleaner
How about a 2D gurl with BIGGER eyes and less clothing!
Magical Maid Girlfriend
I vote 2D on this one because she is cuter.
MS pilot
3 dimensional please
Wannabe Web Developer
http://www.sakuafk.com
3D XD
Engineer-wannabe
http://sora-k.deviantart.com/
wow 50:50.. 0.o
Student
I have to go with 3D
Student/Prospective Anime Maker
http://thenightsshadow.animeblogger.net/
That is so close. 51/49 3D. I voted 2D earlier in the day, btw.
I prefer a real person.
IT TechGuy
http://starboykb.blogspot.com
I still like 3D no matter how much i love anime and collecting them. You cant denied it.
.NET/Web Developer
http://scrumptious.animeblogger.net
that's a close fight between 2d and 3d. 3d w/ 51% and 2d w/ 49%. heheh
Night Warrior
I voted for 3D.
I have to - I already have a 3D girl, who luckily doesn't mind the fact that we both like 2D girls.
フリーター。
http://www.seizya.com/
I vote for C, both? XD
Can I do that? Will that mess up the presentation? Should I send a rabu reta~ to Hisakawa-san for her birthday? =P
Art Center Student
上質の嫁は2D乙女です‼
I'd go for both ^w^ love for 2D and real girls are somehow different but they could co-exist ^w^
Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
http://www.kakebuke.net
2D this time. :3
Just Some Anime Fan
http://www.cilliaclaraford.com
2d forever pick 3d will support you girlz lmao
student
2D is better than 3D
Future Pioneer and a Dreamer
I think it's all related to s*x... it's like embedded in our DNA instincts... like if VR and touch senses can be rendered ... 2d may take over one day.... like in chobits how the persocoms are preferred over real human interaction... 2d and persocoms are engineered to be better than 3d... dreams coming true.
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
uhh.....I think 2D =_=
Grocery Store Clerk
I can not get past the comfort and the ease of 2D girls.
Otaku, US Army, Student (Political Science)
http://figure.tsuki-board.net/profile/Syaoran
2D cost less....xD
College Student
3D
Passing-Thru KamenRider
Danny, maybe you could have done better if you used a girl cuter than Hiromi as your 3D example?
....sorry, I guess my standards are pretty high...
Spec Ops Otaku
2D.