# My9Maker

> My9Maker is a free web tool for creating "My 9" grids: 3x3 images of the nine games, anime, movies, characters, manga, albums, songs or books that shaped someone.

## Facts

- The maker is free to use; no account is needed to create or download a grid.
- Grids are made in the browser and download as a 1080x1598 PNG with the grid's link at the bottom.
- A finished grid can be shared as a link to its own page.
- Names, posters and cover art are used for identification only.
- Game data comes from RAWG, with Steam as a fallback; anime, manga and character data from AniList; movie data from TMDB, with Apple iTunes Search as a fallback; album and song data from Apple iTunes Search; book data from Open Library.
- Contact: support@my9maker.com

## Makers

### My 9 Games Maker – Free 9 Games That Made Me Grid

URL: https://my9maker.com/

Create a free My 9 Games grid. Pick the 9 games that shaped you, download a clean 3×3 image, and share it on X, Instagram, Threads or Reddit. No sign-up.

How it works:
1. Pick 9 games: Tap a tile and search for any game — the ones you grew up with, the ones you replay, the ones that shaped who you are.
2. Arrange them: Drag a tile onto another to swap them until the order feels right.
3. Create and share: Tap Create to get your image, a link and forum code, then post it with #My9Games on X, Instagram, Threads or Reddit.

**What is My 9 Games?**
My 9 Games (also called “9 games that made me”, “9 games that shaped me” or “9 games that define me”) is a social trend where you share a 3×3 grid of the nine video games that shaped who you are — the ones you grew up with, sank hundreds of hours into or still think about.

**Is this the same as a 3x3 games template?**
Yes, it is the same idea: nine game covers in a 3x3 grid. Instead of filling a template in an image editor, you search each game here and the grid is laid out for you, ready to download.

**Is My9Maker free? Do I need an account?**
It is completely free and needs no sign-up. Pick your games, create your image and you are done.

**How do I post my grid to Instagram, X, Threads or Reddit?**
Tap “Create my image”. You land on your grid’s own page with a 1080×1598 portrait image (with your grid’s link at the bottom): download it and upload it like any photo to X, Threads, Reddit or Instagram — Instagram’s feed previews it at 4:5 and shows the full grid when opened. The same page has a link to share and paste-ready forum code (BBCode or Markdown) for sites that only take image links. On a phone, the share button opens your phone’s share sheet with the image attached. Add #My9Games so others can find it.

**How do I change the order of the games?**
Drag a game onto another tile and the two swap places. On a phone, press and hold the game for a moment, then drag. With a keyboard, press Space on a tile, move with the arrow keys and press Space again.

**Why can’t I find a game?**
Try the game’s official English title, drop subtitles or edition names, or search a shorter part of the name (for example “Zelda” instead of the full title). Very new, obscure or regional releases may not be listed in the database yet — pick the closest match or try again later.

**Does it work on my phone?**
Yes. The maker runs in any modern mobile browser, with nothing to install. Search, pick your nine games and save or share the image straight from your phone.

**Will I lose my picks if I close the page?**
No. Your grid is saved in your browser, so it is still there when you come back on the same device. Nothing is uploaded to an account, and “Clear all” starts over.

**Where do the game covers come from?**
Game names and cover images come from IGDB or RAWG, public video game databases, credited under the maker. All game titles, trademarks and cover art belong to their respective owners.

**Can I make one for anime, movies, characters, manga, music or books?**
Yes. The same 3×3 maker exists for anime (My 9 Animes), movies (My 9 Movies), favourite characters (My 9 Characters), manga (My 9 Manga), albums (My 9 Albums), songs (My 9 Songs) and books (My 9 Books).

### My 9 Animes Maker – Free 9 Anime That Shaped Me Grid

URL: https://my9maker.com/my-9-animes

Make your My 9 Animes grid for free: search any anime by title, pick the 9 series or films that shaped you, and download a 3×3 image to share. No sign-up.

How it works:
1. Search 9 anime: Tap a tile and type a title in English or Japanese — “Frieren”, “Shingeki no Kyojin”, “Spirited Away” all work.
2. Order them: Drag tiles around: many people put the anime that started it all in the top-left corner and their current favourite in the centre.
3. Create and share: Tap Create to get your image, a link and forum code, then post it with #My9Anime on X, Instagram, TikTok or Reddit.

**What does “My 9 Animes” mean?**
It is a social media trend where you share the nine anime that shaped you in one 3×3 image. You will also see it called “9 anime that made me” or “9 anime that define me”.

**Is this a 3x3 anime grid maker?**
Yes. Search each anime and its cover drops into a 3x3 anime grid, so there is no template to fill in or image editor to open. Download the image or share the link when all nine are in.

**Can I add anime films and OVAs, not just TV series?**
Yes. Search the film or OVA by its own title, for example “Your Name” or “Akira”, and it can take a tile like any series.

**Should I pick one season or the whole series?**
Each season is a separate entry, each with its own cover. Pick the season that hit you hardest, or the first season to stand for the whole series.

**Why do some shows appear under their Japanese name?**
When an anime has no official English title, it is listed under its romaji title. You can search in either language.

**Is it free, and where is my grid saved?**
It is free and needs no account. Your grid is saved only in this browser, so you can close the tab and finish it later on the same device.

**Where do the anime covers come from?**
Titles and cover art come from AniList, a community anime database. All trademarks and artwork belong to their respective owners.

### My 9 Movies Maker – Free 9 Movies That Shaped Me Grid

URL: https://my9maker.com/my-9-movies

Make your My 9 Movies grid for free: search any film, pick the 9 movies that shaped you, and download a 3×3 poster grid to share. No sign-up.

How it works:
1. Search 9 movies: Tap a tile and type a title. For remakes, the year next to each result tells the versions apart.
2. Arrange the posters: Drag posters into the order you want — chronological, by how much they mean to you, or just by what looks good together.
3. Create and share: Tap Create to get your image, a link and forum code, then post it with #My9Movies on X, Instagram, Threads or Letterboxd.

**What is a “My 9 Movies” grid?**
It is a 3×3 image of the nine films that shaped you, shared on social media. Friends usually reply with their own nine, which is half the fun.

**How do I pick the right version of a remade film?**
Search results show the release year, so “The Thing” (1982) and “The Thing” (2011) are easy to tell apart.

**Can I add TV shows or anime series?**
This maker searches movies only. For anime series, use the My 9 Animes maker; animated films can go here or there.

**What if a movie has no poster?**
The tile shows the film's title instead, and the downloaded image keeps it that way, so no pick gets lost.

**Is it free, and where is my grid saved?**
It is free and needs no account. Your grid is saved only in this browser, so you can come back and finish it later on the same device.

**Where do the movie posters come from?**
Titles and posters come from The Movie Database (TMDB). This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. All posters belong to their respective owners.

### My 9 Characters Maker – 9 Characters That Shaped Me Grid

URL: https://my9maker.com/my-9-characters

Make your My 9 Characters grid for free: search anime and manga characters by name, pick the 9 that shaped you, and share a 3×3 image. No sign-up.

How it works:
1. Search 9 characters: Tap a tile and type a name — “Naruto”, “Levi”, “Frieren”. The series is shown under each result.
2. Mix and arrange: Pick characters from as many series as you like and drag them into your own order.
3. Create and share: Tap Create to get your image, a link and forum code, then post it with #My9Characters on X, Instagram, TikTok or Tumblr.

**What does “9 characters that shaped me” mean?**
It is a trend where you share the nine fictional characters who influenced you most in a single 3×3 grid. They can come from any mix of series.

**Which characters can I find?**
Characters from anime and manga, including many from games, light novels and franchises with an anime or manga adaptation, such as Pokémon, Persona or Genshin Impact.

**Two characters have the same name. How do I pick the right one?**
Each result shows the series the character is from under their name. Searching the full name, for example “Levi Ackerman”, also narrows it down.

**Can I put characters from different series in one grid?**
Yes. Most grids mix nine different series; you can also fill all nine tiles from a single favourite.

**Is it free, and where is my grid saved?**
It is free and needs no account. Your grid is saved only in this browser, so you can finish it later on the same device.

**Where do the character images come from?**
Names and images come from AniList, a community anime and manga database. All characters and artwork belong to their respective owners.

### My 9 Manga Maker – Free 9 Manga That Made Me Grid

URL: https://my9maker.com/my-9-manga

Make your My 9 Manga grid for free: search manga, manhwa and one-shots, pick the 9 manga that made you, and share a 3×3 cover grid.

How it works:
1. Search 9 manga: Tap a tile and type a title in English, romaji or Japanese — “Berserk”, “One Piece” and “ベルセルク” all work.
2. Arrange the covers: Drag covers into the order that feels right: by the year you read them, the impact they had, or simply the grid that looks best.
3. Create and share: Tap Create to get your image, a link and forum code, then post it with #My9Manga on X, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit or MangaUpdates.

**What does “9 manga that made me” mean?**
It is a social grid where you share the nine manga that shaped your taste or stayed with you most. Friends can read the grid at a glance and reply with their own nine.

**Is this a manga grid maker or a template?**
It is a manga grid maker. Search each title, pick the cover you want, reorder the 3×3 grid and download the finished image without opening an image editor.

**Can I add manhwa, manhua or one-shots?**
Yes. The manga search uses AniList's manga catalog and includes manga plus one-shots, including many Korean and Chinese comics listed there.

**Can I search in Japanese?**
Yes. Japanese titles and romaji titles work when AniList has them, so searches like “ベルセルク” can find Berserk.

**Why are light novels missing?**
This maker filters to manga and one-shots, so novels stay out. That keeps the page focused on comics and avoids mixing light novels into a manga grid.

**Is it free, and where is my grid saved?**
It is free and needs no account. Your unfinished grid is saved only in this browser, so you can reload and keep working on the same device.

**Where do the manga covers come from?**
Titles and cover art come from AniList, a community anime and manga database. All manga names, trademarks and artwork belong to their respective owners.

### Album Grid Maker – Free 3x3 Album Cover Grid (My 9 Albums)

URL: https://my9maker.com/my-9-albums

Make a free 3x3 album cover grid: search albums, pick the 9 records that shaped you, and download a shareable My 9 Albums image. No sign-up.

How it works:
1. Search 9 albums: Tap a tile and search by album or artist — “OK Computer”, “1989”, “宇多田ヒカル” all work.
2. Arrange the covers: Drag covers into your own order: chronological, by impact, by colour, or with the most important record in the centre.
3. Create and share: Tap Create to get your image, a link and forum code, then post it with #My9Albums on X, Instagram, Threads or music forums.

**Is this a Topsters alternative?**
Yes. It is a simple Topsters alternative for a 3x3 album cover grid: search albums, pick nine, arrange them and download one shareable image.

**Can I make a 3x3 album grid without uploading covers?**
Yes. The maker searches album artwork for you through iTunes Search, so most tiles can be filled just by typing the album title or artist.

**Can I add EPs, singles or deluxe editions?**
Yes. iTunes lists many EPs, singles and expanded editions as separate album results, and the title is kept as shown so you can choose the right one.

**Does it work with Spotify?**
It does not connect to your Spotify account. It is a free browser maker: search the albums yourself, then share the image anywhere, including Spotify playlists or social posts.

**Why do Japanese albums appear only after I search in Japanese?**
For searches with Japanese, Chinese or Korean characters, the maker asks iTunes for the Japan storefront so Japanese-language results are more complete.

**Is it free, and where is my grid saved?**
It is free and needs no account. Your grid is saved only in this browser, so you can come back and finish it later on the same device.

**Where do the album covers come from?**
Album names, artists and artwork come from the Apple iTunes Search API for identification only. Music and artwork belong to their respective owners.

### My 9 Songs Maker – Free 9 Songs That Made Me Grid

URL: https://my9maker.com/my-9-songs

Make your My 9 Songs grid for free: search tracks, pick the 9 songs that shaped you, and download a shareable 3×3 image. No sign-up.

How it works:
1. Search 9 songs: Tap a tile and search by song or artist — “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “YOASOBI 夜に駆ける” or any track you remember.
2. Order the tracks: Drag songs into the order you want: by memory, by era, by mood, or with the most important song in the centre.
3. Create and share: Tap Create to get your image, a link and forum code, then post it with #My9Songs on X, Instagram, Threads or music forums.

**What does “My 9 Songs” mean?**
It is a way to share the nine tracks that shaped your taste or life in one 3×3 image. It is personal, not a definitive best-songs list.

**Can I search by artist instead of song title?**
Yes. Searching an artist name returns their tracks too, and each result shows the artist under the song title.

**Why does a song use album artwork?**
iTunes Search provides artwork through the song’s album or single release, so that cover is used for the grid tile.

**Does it connect to Spotify or Apple Music?**
No login is needed and no playlist is imported. You search tracks manually and download the finished grid as an image.

**Can I add Japanese songs?**
Yes. Searches with Japanese, Chinese or Korean characters use the Japan storefront, which makes Japanese-language tracks easier to find.

**Is it free, and where is my grid saved?**
It is free and needs no account. Your grid is saved only in this browser, so you can come back and finish it later on the same device.

**Where do the song covers come from?**
Song names, artists and artwork come from the Apple iTunes Search API for identification only. Music and artwork belong to their respective owners.

### Books That Shaped Me – Free My 9 Books Grid Maker

URL: https://my9maker.com/my-9-books

Make your Books That Shaped Me grid for free: search books by title, pick the 9 books that made you, and share a 3×3 cover image. No sign-up.

How it works:
1. Search 9 books: Tap a tile and type a title, author or translated title. The author and first publication year help separate editions.
2. Arrange the covers: Drag books into the order you want: life timeline, shelf order, most personal first or whatever makes the grid feel like you.
3. Create and share: Tap Create to get your image, a link and forum code, then post it with #My9Books on X, Instagram, TikTok, Reddit or Bookstagram.

**What does “books that shaped me” mean?**
It is a trend where you share the nine books that influenced your taste, values, imagination or habits. They do not have to be the nine “best” books, just the nine that feel most yours.

**Can I search books in Japanese or other languages?**
Yes. Open Library includes many translated and non-English records, so searches such as “ノルウェイの森” can work. If a title is hard to find, try the author name or an English title.

**What if my book has no cover?**
The result still appears after books with covers. If you pick it, the downloaded image uses a clean title tile, so your choice stays in the grid.

**Can I mix novels, nonfiction, manga or poetry?**
Yes. A My 9 Books grid can mix any books that shaped you. Manga volumes also work when Open Library has the record.

**Is it free, and where is my grid saved?**
It is free and needs no account. Your grid is saved only in this browser, so you can come back and finish it later on the same device.

**Where do the book covers come from?**
Titles, authors, years and cover ids come from Open Library. Covers and book data are used for identification only, and rights stay with their owners.

## Guides

### 9 Best Story Games That Stay With You

URL: https://my9maker.com/guides/story-games-9

Our picks for the best story games, from Red Dead Redemption 2 to Disco Elysium and Firewatch, with nothing spoiled past the opening premise.

1. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018): People who want a western the length of a novel
2. The Last of Us Part I (2022): Anyone ready for a heavy story
3. Disco Elysium (2019): Readers who don't mind a lot of text
4. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (2021): Sci-fi fans who want their choices to stick
5. NieR:Automata (2017): Players who like philosophy with their action
6. Life is Strange (2015): Fans of coming-of-age stories
7. Firewatch (2016): Anyone who loves good dialogue
8. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015): Fantasy readers who want a big world to get lost in
9. Kentucky Route Zero (2020): Fans of literary, offbeat fiction

### 9 Best Cozy Games for a Slow Evening

URL: https://my9maker.com/guides/cozy-games-9

The best cozy games for winding down: farming, tidy puzzles and gentle stories with no timers, from Stardew Valley and Unpacking to Spiritfarer.

1. Stardew Valley (2016): Anyone who likes a gentle daily routine
2. Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020): Decorators and collectors
3. Unpacking (2021): People who secretly enjoy organizing
4. Spiritfarer (2020): Players who like cozy with a little heartache
5. Slime Rancher (2016): Anyone who wants cheerful chaos
6. Dorfromantik (2022): Board game fans and quiet thinkers
7. PowerWash Simulator (2022): People who find cleaning satisfying
8. Coffee Talk (2020): Visual novel fans and night owls
9. Wylde Flowers (2022): Life sim fans who want more story

### 9 Co-op Games for Couples to Play Together

URL: https://my9maker.com/guides/coop-games-9

Nine co-op games for couples, from It Takes Two and Overcooked! 2 to Portal 2, with notes on couch or online play and how hard each one gets.

1. It Takes Two (2021): Couples, obviously
2. Overcooked! 2 (2018): Couples who can laugh at a burnt kitchen
3. Portal 2 (2011): Puzzle partners who like to talk it through
4. Deep Rock Galactic (2020): Couples who like teamwork and banter
5. Divinity: Original Sin 2 (2017): Tabletop players and RPG fans
6. Helldivers 2 (2024): Couples who love chaotic shooters
7. Don't Starve Together (2016): Pairs who like a survival grind
8. Left 4 Dead 2 (2009): Pairs who want quick, tense action
9. Cuphead (2017): Couch partners who like a challenge

### 9 Best Anime for Beginners: Where to Start

URL: https://my9maker.com/guides/beginner-anime-9

Our picks for the best anime for beginners, from Cowboy Bebop to Frieren: shows that hook you fast, finish well and need zero background.

1. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009): Anyone ready to commit to one long, finished story
2. Death Note (2006): People who like crime shows more than cartoons
3. Cowboy Bebop (1998): Fans of noir, westerns or old jazz records
4. Attack on Titan (2013): Action fans with a strong stomach
5. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019): Viewers who want a kind hero and big fights
6. HAIKYU!! (2014): People who are sure they don't like sports anime
7. SPY x FAMILY (2022): Watching with a partner or your parents
8. Mob Psycho 100 (2016): Anyone who likes their comedy with a weird edge
9. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (2023): Fantasy readers and anyone who likes slow TV

### 9 Sad Anime That Will Make You Cry

URL: https://my9maker.com/guides/sad-anime-9

Nine anime that will make you cry, from Grave of the Fireflies to Your Name, picked because the tears come from characters, not cheap shocks.

1. Grave of the Fireflies (1988): When you're ready for something really heavy
2. Clannad: After Story (2008): Fans of slow family drama
3. Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day (2011): Anyone who's drifted apart from old friends
4. Your lie in April (2014): Music lovers and romantics
5. Violet Evergarden (2018): People who like stories in small, self-contained pieces
6. A Silent Voice (2016): Anyone who wants a story about second chances
7. March comes in like a lion (2016): Anyone going through a lonely patch
8. Wolf Children (2012): Parents, and anyone who misses their mom
9. Your Name. (2016): Romantics, and anyone new to anime films

### 9 Comfort Movies to Rewatch When the Week Wins

URL: https://my9maker.com/guides/comfort-movies-9

Our nine go-to comfort movies, from Paddington 2 to Singin' in the Rain, and the right kind of bad day to put each one on. Rewatching encouraged.

1. Paddington 2 (2017): Anyone who needs proof that kindness still works
2. The Princess Bride (1987): People who like their romance with a wink
3. Amélie (2001): Daydreamers and people-watchers
4. Chef (2014): Cooks, eaters and the slightly burned out
5. Mamma Mia! (2008): ABBA fans, obviously
6. Notting Hill (1999): Romantic comedy loyalists
7. Groundhog Day (1993): Fans of bone-dry humor
8. Singin' in the Rain (1952): Anyone who needs a burst of joy
9. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014): Anyone who likes a handmade look

### 9 Best Coming-of-Age Movies About Being Young

URL: https://my9maker.com/guides/coming-of-age-movies-9

The best coming-of-age movies we know, from The 400 Blows to Lady Bird and Moonlight: nine films about first friends, first heartbreak and parents.

1. The 400 Blows (1959): Anyone ready to try a black-and-white classic
2. The Breakfast Club (1985): Anyone who's been put in a box
3. Stand by Me (1986): People who lost touch with their childhood friends
4. Almost Famous (2000): Music obsessives and would-be writers
5. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012): Quiet teens and former quiet teens
6. Boyhood (2014): Patient viewers who like everyday detail
7. Moonlight (2016): Fans of quiet, intimate drama
8. Lady Bird (2017): Anyone who fights with a parent they love
9. Eighth Grade (2018): Anyone who was online at thirteen

### 9 Best Anime Villains You Can't Stop Thinking About

URL: https://my9maker.com/guides/villain-characters-9

Our picks for the best anime villains, from Dio and Light Yagami to Johan Liebert and Char Aznable. Every one of them is menacing from the first scene.

1. Dio Brando (2012): People who like their villains loud
2. Light Yagami (2006): Anyone who loves a cat-and-mouse game
3. Johan Liebert (2004): Slow-burn thriller fans
4. Muzan Kibutsuji (2019): Anyone who wants a clear final boss
5. Meruem (2011): People who like a villain who changes
6. Shougo Makishima (2012): Cyberpunk fans who like big ideas
7. Char Aznable (1979): Mecha fans and classic anime lovers
8. Esdeath (2014): Dark fantasy action fans
9. Makoto Shishio (1996): Samurai story fans

## About

- [About](https://my9maker.com/about): Who runs My9Maker and why.
- [Contact](https://my9maker.com/contact): Support email.
- [Privacy policy](https://my9maker.com/privacy): No accounts; the grid is kept in the browser's local storage.
- [Terms of service](https://my9maker.com/terms)