Chibi (style)
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Super deformed, or SD, is a specific style of Japanese caricature[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22] where characters are drawn in an exaggerated way, typically small and chubby, with stubby limbs and oversized heads, to make them resemble small children. This style forms an integral part of what anime fans refer to as chibi.[23]
Japanese media
The super deformed style is part of Japanese culture[24][25][26] and is seen everywhere from advertising and subway signs to anime and manga. The style was popularized by franchises like Dragon Ball and SD Gundam in the 1980s.
It is often also used on anime and manga in brief interjections to show an extreme or exaggerated emotion, such as annoyance or surprise, that would be difficult to portray or would seem out of character if expressed on a more realistic face. They are meant to be cute and are often used in humorous diversions from the storyline.
American media
The super deformed art style has appeared in anime-influenced American series[27], such as Homestuck, Teen Titans or Avatar: The Last Airbender's Super Deformed shorts. In the Avatar: The Last Airbender shorts, all characters are depicted as chibis, parodying the main series and characters.
Proportions
The head of a super deformed character is normally anywhere between one third[28] and one half the character's height,[29] In addition to their modified proportions, super deformed characters typically lack the detail of their normal counterparts. As a result, when a character of average proportions is depicted as a super deformed character, certain aspects of his or her design will be simplified and others will be exaggerated. Details such as folds on a jacket are ignored, and general shapes are favored. If a character has a signature characteristic (odd hair, a particular accessory, etc.) this will typically be prominent on the super deformed version of the character.[30]
See also
References
- ^ Japanese student turns philosophers into super-deformed anime-style characters
- ^ Clash of Clans' 5 keys to success
- ^ Why Japan Is Hands Down The Coolest Country On The Planet
- ^ "What is chibi or Super Deformed (SD)?"
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- ^ Super Deformed SOPI - Demented Stuff
- ^ The Art of Drawing Manga & Comic Book Characters: Discover
- ^ "SD Models: Super-Deformed Character Models - CiteSeerX"
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- ^ Mini-Sized Supercars: The 'Super Deformed' Lamborghini ATV Is a Hit in Japan - Trend Hunter
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- ^ [file:///C:/Users/Public/Downloads/Zhu_Junyu.pdf Applying 2D Japanese Super-Deformed character to traditional American animation]
- ^ Body-shape Transfer for Super Deformation of 3D Character Models
- ^ Manga Mania Chibi and Furry Characters: How to Draw the Adorable Mini
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- ^ Drawing Chibi with Coder Kids Club — Art Way Alliance
- ^ Japan gets official Harry Potter chibi art, and it’s as adorable as you’d expect
- ^ Crafty chibi
- ^ Crafty chibi
- ^ Japanese student turns philosophers into super-deformed anime-style characters
- ^ Clash of Clans' 5 keys to success
- ^ Why Japan Is Hands Down The Coolest Country On The Planet
- ^ Applying 2D Japanese Super-Deformed character to traditional American animation
- ^ "A Super Deformed Tutorial" on Bakaneko.com
- ^ "Chibi Drawing! " on Polykarbon.com
- ^ How to Draw Manga Volume 18: Super-Deformed Characters 1: Humans. ISBN 9784766114355
Proportions
The head of a super deformed character is normally anywhere between one third[1] and one half the character's height,[2] In addition to their modified proportions, super deformed characters typically lack the detail of their normal counterparts. As a result, when a character of average proportions is depicted as a super deformed character, certain aspects of his or her design will be simplified and others will be exaggerated. Details such as folds on a jacket are ignored, and general shapes are favored. If a character has a signature characteristic (odd hair, a particular accessory, etc.) this will typically be prominent on the super deformed version of the character.[3]
Media usage
The "chibi" art style is part of Japanese culture[4][5][6] and is seen everywhere from advertising and subway signs to anime and manga. The style was popularized by franchises like Dragon Ball and SD Gundam in the 1980s.[citation needed] It is often also used on anime and manga in brief interjections to show an extreme or exaggerated emotion, such as annoyance or surprise, that would be difficult to portray or would seem out of character if expressed on a more realistic face.[citation needed] They are meant to be cute and are often used in humorous diversions from the storyline.
The super deformed art style has also appeared in anime-influenced American series[7], such as Homestuck, Teen Titans or Avatar: The Last Airbender's Super Deformed shorts.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "A Super Deformed Tutorial" on Bakaneko.com
- ^ "Chibi Drawing! " on Polykarbon.com
- ^ How to Draw Manga Volume 18: Super-Deformed Characters 1: Humans. ISBN 9784766114355
- ^ Japanese student turns philosophers into super-deformed anime-style characters
- ^ Clash of Clans' 5 keys to success
- ^ Why Japan Is Hands Down The Coolest Country On The Planet
- ^ Applying 2D Japanese Super-Deformed character to traditional American animation
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