1. reminds me of someone who totally draws like kubo tite. they openly worship him and his art, but don't like it when their art is compared to his. it's obvious that his style has influenced theirs tho! there is srsly no denying it. it's clear as fucking day. especially the copic work. but i digress.

in your case, i don't see the problem being compared to published works. everything's been fucking done anyway, you're not gonna be any more original than someone else. there is always something that reminds you of something else. i mean, i guess if you're told your character acts exactly like so-n-so from this manga/anime/tv show/comic book whatever, it would make you want to switch things up a bit, but if it's just one facet to the character then let them share it! there's no harm in that. stop trying so hard to be a unique snowflake. :I