Anime
Cel-shaded characters straight out of the frame.
What it is
The visual language of Japanese animation and manga: flat colour with hard-edged shadow, large eyes, screentone and speed lines. Usually a specific character, rendered as the show draws them.
Best for
Fandom pieces that should look like a frame, not an interpretation.
Questions people ask
- What is a anime tattoo?
- The visual language of Japanese animation and manga: flat colour with hard-edged shadow, large eyes, screentone and speed lines. Usually a specific character, rendered as the show draws them.
- What is anime best for?
- Fandom pieces that should look like a frame, not an interpretation.
- How well do anime tattoos age?
- Like other flat-colour work: colour softens, hard-edged shadow keeps the character recognisable.
- What subjects suit anime tattoos?
- Specific characters, mecha, eyes, symbols from series and manga panels.