Chibi is a distinctive style of Japanese cartoon art. The term itself means "to make short." Chibi caricatures are often short in stature with large, oversized heads, consisting of up to half of the character's height. This style is also referred to as "super-deformed."... Read more
In Japan, the term inu means dog or wolf. Dog characters are frequent features of anime cartoons and chibi art... Read more
Chibi refers to a style of "super deformed" Japanese art and animation in which a character's proportions are altered for a cute effect. This can also be done to show or emphasize certain emotions, like anger or love... Read more
In Japanese anime cartoons, the lines between the human and animal worlds are often blurred. Human characters with animal features are common. This is referred to as Kemonomimi, meaning "animal ears."... Read more
Anime is a popular style of Japanese animation used in cartoons. This characteristic art style emerged in the 1960s, both in cartoon anime and the related comic book manga. Its popularity increased markedly during the 1990s and still continues to grow... Read more
The term "chibi" is derived from a Japanese verb meaning "to become shorter." It is a style of caricature that features its subject in an exaggerated way. Chibi "are small and chubby, with stubby limbs and oversized heads to make them resemble children." The word chibi can also be translated as "little" or "cute."... Read more
Natsu “Salamander” Dragneel is the protagonist of a popular shonen anime. He is a carefree and reckless young man, often wishing to prove his strength in fights. He is fiercely loyal to his friends, however, and quite forgiving, never holding a grudge... Read more
This is an apt name, and Miku is one of the first "vocaloid" characters released. Vocaloid software allows a user to create musical elements by combining pre-recorded sounds into lyrics and words... Read more
Sailor Moon - also called Tsukino Usagi or Serena Tsukino - is the title character of the manga and anime series of the same name. The character made her debut in Nakayoshi magazine in 1991... Read more
Vegeta is a Saiyan, part of a humanoid warrior race from the destroyed planet Vegeta. Only a few Saiyans exist - primarily Vegeta, Goku, and their offspring. Vegeta is... Read more
Ash Ketchum. Goku. Lelouch Lamperouge. "Kirito" Kazuto Kirigaya. Takeya Ikuhara. Junpei Kousaka. Rin Okumura. Gray Fullbuster. The list could go on as we consider the "classic" male anime or manga character. With piercing eyes and unruly locks of dark hair, these anime look-alikes often steal the show... Read more
Anime is a popular style of cartoon animation. It can be hand drawn or computer generated. Anime can be recognized by the large... Read more
The term manga (pronounced mon-ga) refers to a Japanese art form similar to the American comic book. Manga originated in the late 1700s... Read more
Naruto Uzumaki is a young Ninja who wishes to rise to glory and eventually become the leader of his village, Read more
Goku is one of Earth's greatest protectors, descended from a warrior race known as the Saiyans. He is pure of heart and merciful, but powerful in battle... Read more