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by Gen Sato Copyright @ 2003 Gen Sato Copyright @ 2003 Graphic-sha Publishing Co., Ltd. This book was first designed and produced by Graphic-sha Publishing Co., Ltd. in Japan in 2003. This English edition was published by Graphic-sha Publishing Co., Ltd. in Japan in 2004.

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Super-deformed Character Odds and Ends

"Super-deformed Gharacters"?

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Afterword

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ln-Depth Look and Short Lesson Iilimmpte,r

ln-Depth Look The History of Super-deformed

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Characters

Super-deformed Building Blocks: -rue,Face and Body ;i-xnex'-def

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ln-Depth Look: Meditations on the Name "Moe" ...... 18

ormed Character Building Blocks

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Short Lesson:Are the eyebrows more expressive

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--' i.is Bring Life to the Character.........................21

......,.,,,.... -'; l: e. Moring Mouth. ,*:sias S:Ck

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Reflect the Artist's Pers0nality....................

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cf Caution in Drawing Super-deformed

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Short Lesson: Giving the Face 3-Dimensionality, Even

with Minus the Nose ................. 30

ln-Depth Look: What Do Those Lines and Dashes on a Character's Face Represent?.,... 36 ln-Depth Look: The lmportance of the Silhouette

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ln-Depth Look:The lmpoftance of the Silhouette

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Short Lesson: Drawing Non-Japanese Characters..... 50 ln-Depth Look Changes ln Facial Layout According to Age............................... 51

S,,Eer-deformed Character Building Blocks 2 uta

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Representation

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:-:,r,c rtroning Arms and Legs ................................... 60 :,-

:e.deformed Character P0rtraya|......................... 62

ln-Depth Look: Super-deformed Characters

at High and Low Angles ...................52 ln-Depth Look: Shading Super-deformed Characters.... 53

Shoft Lesson: Mismatching to Create lndividuality.... 58 ln-Depth Look Modifying the Headto-Body Ratio

to Poft ray M0vement..,...................... 64

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ln-Depth Look: Super-deformed Robots ................... 86

$uper-deformed Anything and Everything

ln-Depth Look: Super-deformed Characters and

-r,a'acter Design 0n-10ca1i0n ..........,..................,,,. 66 !'-:er-deformed Characters and Stylizing Clothes..... 74

i - :er-deformed Characters and Backgrounds.......... 80

--)epth Look Super-deformed Characters

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Hand Stylization ...............,................ 90

Super-deformed characters are oodles of fun!

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Hello there! What genre do you visuallze when you hear the phrase "stylized

characters"? Do you picture characters from gag manga (humorous mangQ? 0r do you picture corporate promotional characters? Perhaps you picture characters from parody manga, such as in games. The phrase conjures up any number of categories in our minds. However, a little statistic that may come as a surprise is that gg% of all manga

sold in Japan contains "stylized characters." Although not named as such, manga characters are exaggerated expressions of the human form. Consequenfly, if a non-Japanese were to declare that absolutely all of Japanese mangaleatures stylized characters, there would be no denying it. The real point is that we just do not see humans with eyes that big or with stars in them,like we

doin shoujo(grl) manga(wry laugh).

while the characters discussed in this book are stylized, they do not cover all modes of mangafound in Japan. Still, I would like to discuss ultra-stylized characters that do require heightened stylized techniques, also known as "superdeformed" or "chibi characters." Perhaps you do not have a complete grasp of what I mean when I bandy about

the phrase "super-deformed character." For simplicity's sake, in this book t use "super-deformed character" to refer to compacted human characters stylized to 1:2 to 1:4 headto-body ratios. Contrary to what your first glance might imply, super-deformed characters are exceptionally versatile and lend themselves to various situations. consequenily,

their avenues of use are endless. We have all seen them in mangaand anime. They also appear in commercials, as corporate mascots. We can use them in everyday situations, such as decorating a letter with a super-deformed character or portraying your family in a hyper-stylized way. Make an effort to learn how to draw super-deformed characters, and discover new fun ways of using them.

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wide variety. Naturally, degrees and methods of stylization &at allow for a successful visual balarce are preferable. Hsrever, in the case of some aftlets or when suggesting emotional displays, fte intent of Ure drawing is occasionally better conveyed by exaggerating disproportions.

now we are ready to discuss abbreviating the human form, something only done in manga design. ^ tacl, manga, itself was originally a world of "abbreviation." We find in manga renditions of the eyes, -ands, and feet not found or simply not feasible on real-life human figures. I have never witnessed a ,',1ell,

langa artist present a life-like rendition of the eyes (chuckle), Consequently, those of you who have copied langa or produced your own works, as well as those who have read manga will find abbreviating easy to -nderstand. lt is my goalto see you deepen your interest and enjoyment in character stylization and rcorporate it into your work or everyday drawings.

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iirere I will illustate (literally) the differences between a super-deformed and a realistically drawn

cfnracter. Please note that use of the word "realistically" does not necessarily mean a figure drawn in heightened realism or in the style of realism manga.l just use it to mean your everyday, typical Dick and Jane manga character. Naturally, the most blatant difference would seem to be that of height; however, merely by drawing the character shofter and a little simpler will not create a super-deformed character. I will now discuss handling the various body parts and figure proportions to demonstrate my point.

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ro iln such circumstances? A popular technique is to decrease the head-to-body ratio (i.e. increase the rurnber of heads to body). This makes it easier for the body pafts to move at their joints, allowing you to ::'mte all sorts of poses. I discuss this topic in depth in another chapter. Please visit that chapter for more nf'nrmation.

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We humans have many distinguishing features. lf you, the aftist, identify these features and exploit them

when drawing super-deformed and stylized characters, you will successfully create distinctive characters. While having a model or reference figure in front of you ceftainly helps identify these distinguishing features, picturing an imaginary person in your mind and then searching for these identifying features will also make character design easier, An artist's mental reproduction of a model comes out most strongly when finally put to paper or canvas, s0 you will create a more satisfying character if you stress your own impressions of the model's physical

appearance rather than looking for outside sources of information or seeking others' opinions. You are the one who ultimately gives birth to this character, who is supposed to be imbued with appeal, Therefore, you should be the one who knows this character best.

0f course, even with a model or reference picture on hand, different features will strike each artist in a unique way. Therefore, you, as an individual artist should emphasize those features that have the greatest impact on you personally.

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and other matters unrelated lo mangaor anime, and I continue such work today. It is owing to this legacy of stylization that the previously disparaged parody and stylized artwolk gained their deserved respect and now enjoy recognition from many mangaaid afiiryle ,,,,,, ,, aficionados. Now, 27 years after I began my own stylized

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Make the Eyes Expressive 0nce you have acquired an understanding of basic eye rendition, the next task you will need to address is how many different expressions you can suggest using the eyes. lt is important that you analyze the eye's various components and learn how to stylize these components to embellish a given facial expression. Play around with exaggerating the individual eye components (e.9. the inner corner, the outer corner, the eyelid, etc.)to see which expressions you create. When using the eyes to suggest "laughter" or

"happiness," having the outer corner of the eyes

turn down will give them a hint of warmth. To exaggerate the look of the outer corner turning down, the inner corner must also turn down, creating an arch. This look has become the standard in character stylization. Differences in the angle and size of this arch can produce subtleties in expression, so the best that I can suggest is for you to practice drawing yourself.

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drawn as "angry" but the eyebrows are as well, owing to their relationship with the surrounding eye muscles. However, the eyes themselves actually change shape when they are pushed downward by the eyebrow muscles, which causes the upper arc of the eyelid to change. When stylizing a character, the subtle change in the upper eyelids is magnified. Simply put, remember that "scary eyes" mean "anger." To suggest "sadness" or "crying," as with anger,

the eyes actually change very little:the eyebrows lose their tension, causing them to shift downward and either come into contact with or acproach the eyelids. While no change actually iccurs in the eyes themselves, since this :notion is tied to a psychological jolt, the irises s^ould be imbued with a drained feel. Show the =,:s directed either up or down, as if to suggest :iaracter is unable to meet another's gaze. -- s r,'lll create the desircd mood. Please also '=-'.' '.i tle section on eyebrows, where they are

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personalities owing to their lack of noses. Consequently, they should be drawn in profile without a nose, so take extra care to ensure that such a character clearly has no nose in profile. ln such cases, you will still have to give that

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teeh, and the tongue, think about what would catch your attention about the mouth if the character you are about to draw actually existed and you were to sit faceto{ace with her.

fie teeth catch your attention? 0r is it the tongue? The picture in your mind's eye will become critical $,t,en you draw the character. ln pafiicular, the lips are a flexible feature, and consequently can take on a 1r-rrber of shapes. Naturally, physically impossible shapes are also acceptable in the case of stylized ihiaracters. However, care should be taken to avoid overdoing reactions, which could result in destroying Do

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tie back fte hair realistically to create a certain shape. Remember, the character could always wear a hairpiece or extensions.

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Characters cannot be made distinguishable using cololi grey value, 0r screen tone Modifying the color of a character's clothing or hair becomes meaningles in dail< settings or under special lighting. Consequently, avoid worrying about color or grey value if you want to emphasize individuality in your character design (fie same applies to screen tone).

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Face layouts play with our instincts depending on the particular layout pattern used. For example, the size or position of the eyes could evoke parental or protective feelings in the viewer. Well I

fien, what other etfects do we artists have at our disposal? Let's take a look at a few.

fiink you'll gain some idea looking at the figures

below. While there are differences in the eyes' sizes, more significant differences can be found in the triangle determining the spacing between the eyes and fie angle and distance from the eyes to the nose and then to the mouth. ln a glance, you can see how whether an equilateral triangle or an isosceles was used affects the character's individuality or mood projected. Play around with ditferent triangles.

Whether a face has wide spacing between the eyes, a nose positioned high or low, large or small facial features all affect how that person is perceived. However, I feel I should warn that this does not necessarily mean that the individual's personality will match this perception. Assuming that the face perfectly matches ffie impression projected or personality of its wearer is prejudice. My mug is not so perfect either and could probably scare someone into thinking l'm a felon (chuckle). At the most, what we are discussing on fiese pages is the image projected as a manga character. I want all the readers to understand this as we continue our discussion.

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Picasso-style scrambled faces). 0ccasionally, there are artists attempting to draw their characters in perspective in order to improve their look. However, adding perspective to a

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For super-deformed characters, noses should be stylized by using highly abstracted, symbolic

shapes. lnept use of a realistic nose will destroy the overall stylization of your lovingly designed super-deformed character.

Maintain a consistently stylized look for your superdeformed character by omitting or using a highly abstracted shape for the nose.

Short Lesson Drawing Non-Japanese Characters

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That one can usually distinguish the difference between a Japanese and a non-Japanese individual indicates it is possible to stylize characters' ethnicities. Use of special traits allows artists to suggest a nationality or ethnicity. While I only describe a few samples here, you will surely enjoy discovering new traits of various nationalities yourself, so I encourage you to play around. One technique I use to distinguish between characters

of Russian versus northern European extraction is to give the Russian character a hint of Mongolian. Ultimately, this decision was not based on logic but just to create a convincing air. Equilateral triangle

I give characters who are African or of African descent a cheefful disposition and make their eyes and lips prominent. 0ther characters may also be given

hairstyles or different looks that verge from that traditionally "Japanese." However, please take care to avoid drawing a character overly dark or in such a way as to project a negative impression. Such renditions cou ld potential ly become racially discriminatory. The non-Japanese characters appearing on this page are first and foremost those I personally felt were representative of their ethnicities, but please do not

misunderstand my motives. I am not insisting that persons of these ethnicities necessarily look like what is pictured.

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Now hat you have learnt a little about the facial layout, let's take a look at figure proportions. Naturally, proportions bear a relationship with facial layout, so the proportions offered here are not absolute. Looking at fie 1:3, head-to-body figures and then again at the realistically drawn figures on this page, you will likely note the arms and legs are proportioned fairly similarly to those of the realistic figures.

1:3 Head-

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Thus, if you are able to draw a realistic figure, then, given that you comprehend those proportions, you should be able to apply these to achieve a basic proportional balance while stylizing the details. However, you will need first to consider what sort of head will match the facial layout you already designed. Failing to do so will result in a character with ugly proportions.

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lf you are going to create your own proportions, first design the facial layout. Then, devise a figure that suits the character's face.

Here, the entire figure is 3 heads

in height. Matching the shoulders' width to that of the face results in a satisfactorily balanced figure.

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Here, the figure is 2 heads tall. The shoulder width should be narrower than that of the face. The head and the figure should have approximately the same area to achieve pleasing proportions overall.

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Build A When drawing a portly character, select clothing that will allow you to add highlights. Use the highlights to suggest creases between rolls of fat and flesh.

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B

This is a common build in gag (comedy) manga but has been losing popularity in recent years. Dressing him in clothes that are too small and pants that cannot be closed at the waist creates an illusion of corpulence and makes a lovable character.

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C

Here, the plumpness is to the point where flesh sags. The image can be somewhat disparaging,

but it is also a way of representing obesity that easy to understand.

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Female Characters ln the case of an adult female, emphasizing roundness in the breasts, turning them slightly upward generates

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athletes to learn about muscle volume.

Short Lesson Mismatching to Create lndividuality

O i*t I touched on this earlier as a cautionary point, but in actuality disrupting the figure's proportional balance or assembling very different body parts may make for an i nteresting character.

Needless to say, this is not always the case, and if the degree, or reason for stylization is unclear, then the

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Skillfully contrived mismatching is occasionally used in character design. For example, an elderly character with aleft eyes or an effeminate male instructor may strike you as inconsistent, but this incongruence makes for a fasci nating, individualistic character.

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Super-deformed Character Portrayal This topic was covered earlier in this book, so let's consider this

review. Characters with headtobody ratios of 1:3 or 1:2 are perfectly acceptable, but when the character is poftrayed in engaging in an act, the joints will have to be bent. Naturally, there are actions that do not require bending. However for those occasions where straight joints appear awkward, artists use a crude technique whereby the number of heads-to-body-length is increased. As a cautionary note, when altering the head-to-body ratio, keep the change to a minimum, and avoid

extreme changes in the degree of stylization.

Bend Joints, Modifvinq the Head-to-Bodv Ratio as Needed

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ffioq3 I would like to discuss here stylized characters I designed some time ago. A game manufacturer had contracted me to create a character. The figures that you find on these two pages are all this character (chuckle). First of all, in order to create a presentation to determine how the stylized character should look, the artist has to play around with various looks for the same lead character. There is the young lad type, the hero type, the dunderhead type, and many more. Then all of the prototype characters created are pared down, and only one is selected as the lead.

ln this case, the boy with the staff on the following page was the one selected. Next, I thought about how this stylized character would look in a sub-screen in a more realistic rendition and developed the more

realistic version based on the stylized original. lf the artist creates a realistic character from a stylized one, an entirely different set of techniques is used than those described herein. ln such cases, I recommend think about what features to abbreviate and how to create a super-deformed character while you imagine how the super-deformed character would look if he or she had a regular manga character headto-body ratio. This will facilitate the reverse process.

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Buildings inevitably appear somewhere in a background, and like people, buildings always have distinguishing features. Let's look at emphasizing these features. Often, simply adding some form of signage will indicate that a typical building is for commercial use. lncluding hanging ad posters or ad

balloons on a multilevet building creates the illusion of a department store or supermarket. Prominently place a clock on a symmetrical building and scatter shrubbery here and there to create a school. Add balconies to exterior windows, outdoor mechanical units and a water tank to the roof to create an apartment building. lf you have successfully identified the distinguishing features of a woodstructure apaftment house, you should be able to use them even when modifying the degree of stylization.

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characters were s0 clearly expressed that one could glean what type or role he or she played in a single glance. The schoolyard gang leader, probably soon to be designated an endangered species, is one such character. And then there is the pampered rich kid somewhere in his entourage. Fujiko Fujio's method of drawing out a character's individuality to the max, which is considered proper practice, is still continued in manga circlestoday. Fujiko's characters are so terrific that even those picking up his work for the first time are able to understand the characters' roles. I mentioned this earlier, but this is what defines a character's distinctiveness. Characters that the reader visually cannot discern who they are and what they are doing will not last years down the road. So, what prevents you from trying to create your own characterjust saturated in individuality right now?

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unusual execution, whereby the figure was to appear flat and yet rendered as if seen in 3-D. To explain this in simpler terms, the characters were to appear as flat, two-dimensional objects. Color was also handled in such a manner as not to create a solid feel but rather to make the various parts distinguishable. There are shoujo manga artists who create flattish characters but use brushstrokes and gradation tone (a method of adding "color") miraculously to create a sense of volume. However, to a yet unsophisticated, young child such characters look fake. To young children, who take these images at face value, a flat character should be flat, and forcing 3-dimensionality on such a character is nothing less than offensive. There may even be adults who look at shoujo mangaand react with similar distaste. Thus, the character must first be regarded as a flat plane. Then, the character must be regarded as a 3-dimensional object that is able to move, in order to make a child's fantasy world come alive, where the child can play with the character. Consequently, an innocent child would sense a clash if one were to use heavy-handedly the methods of head-to-body ratio adjustment discussed previously. Hence, this was another point that needed attention. Stylization intended for children's consumption is extremely complicated requiring subtle balance and involving issues unthinkable for normal stylized characters. Even more, execution of these characters requires awareness of using clean, carefully placed lines thickly drawn to a certain extent, rather than thin detailed strokes, and it is not an exaggeration to say that stylized children's characters are absolutely the final goal of this book. Please note that our discussion of character execution as it appears in this book is still incomplete, and hope to cover more in later volumes.

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protagonist was a strongly eccentric character and the player became accustomed to this, then that would cause the other highly idiosyncratic characters to lose their distinctiveness. Metaphorically, the protagonist is like the white rice of a meal, while the opponent chara@rs are like the side dishes. An opponent character, like a side dish, is more interesting if it changes from day to day. However, if the protagonist, were not like white rice, but like fried rice or chicken and rice, wouldn't you

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rodansha Ltd. Publishers), " Binpatsu lchiban" (Best in Hair; a two-volume series published by Kadokawa Shoten >rbiishing Co., Ltd.), " Famikon Tanteidan" (Family Computer Detective Squad; a two-volume series published by

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HEALESVILLE ........ 5962 4423 9294 3120 LILYDALE MONTROSE ............ 9728 4224 r\,tooRooLBARK .... 9726 4200 rvtT EVELYN ............ 9736 3851 RANGES IV]OBILE -- 9754 7266 VALLEY l\itOBtLE .... 9294 3120 YABRAJUNCTION 5967 1588

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