RWBY: Top 10 Best Designs

[@Everythingwillsurelybealright]

“I’d love for the show to lighten the fuck back up” is the most iconic take and I love it.

[@FirePuncher183]

10:52

[@mittenvonscrufflears7233]

It's very catchy *QUICK, MAKE IT TREND ON TWITTER!!!!!!* #LightenTheFuckBackUp

[@kaijuchan97]

Sadly, that doesn't look like it'll happen anytime soon. :(

[@SifGreyfang]

Hah...yeah no...ever since they killed off Pyrrha they made it clear they're done with light hearted stuff...

[@TheVTable]

I would say RT should balance of Light Hearted and Dark Moments like they do for Red vs Blue and Nomad of Nowhere but not only reviews I seen for this show makes me very cynical to how the show would go but also fact that Rooster Teeth is feeling more corporate rather then a place where communities can have fun

[@aprilpham9092]

What about a top ten worst character designs in Rwby? Not just the boring ones, I wanna know which ones are just too much or which ones that don’t use color right

[@_synthium_]

BANDAGE SHIRTTTT >:(

[@andrewli6606]

Hazel's is fucking shit. That's gotta be my least favorite off the top of my head.

[@HanboSlimoffical]

Neo’s second outfit 💀

[@grantcollins3088]

I hear a top 10 worse designs comming up and also hear screaming

[@hououinkyouma9439]

Up

[@santanalopez4073]

Yup

[@jeremysantos7382]

Its inevitable lol

[@TheRevenantEdits]

Here comes the salty, toxic fandom on the attack...

[@JustinPageSlayer]

I wanna see this

[@astereotypicalgamer1708]

Glad to see Coco as an honorable mention - Critter would be mad were she not represented somewhere.

[@HFeyn]

Love the original Adam design, it stands out so much to me. Probably because it's - as you mentioned - easily the best design in the entire male cast of the show. The design of his weapon and semblance are also perfectly geared to it. For me at least it's also a good example of how a great design can make you fall for a character that is written like hot garbage lol. Man I wish they hadn't fucked up Adam's story.

[@johnking9943]

I might be in the minority here (Though then again, I go more for character and personality than looks), but for me, Sun Wukong's look was probably my favorite. The white jacket/shirt opening to that incredible set of abs gave him this aura of confidence - like he's silently saying "Yeah, I'm hot, I'm good at fighting, and I know it! You have my permission to be amazed!" (Though his abs disappearing in Volumes 4, 5, and 6 didn't help keep that aura around). His wild, ruffled hair combined with his monkey tail displayed a feeling of playful mischievousness to tie in with his confidence, and the cosplay friendly jeans and shoes gave him a sense of relatable-ness where I felt like I could probably meet him and become friends with him in real life. Overall, I just look at him, and I see a guy that I'd really like to have as a friend; someone who knows how to have fun, and is confident enough to let that fun carry him into whatever trouble may await. Again, I may be missing some things, as I rarely pay attention to designs or costumes, and I don't have nearly the eye for detail that Twiins has, but Sun's the only character that I've tried to create a similar costume for with one of the characters in an original novel I'm working on. And I felt like that was worth mentioning. Either way, thank you very much for this list, Twiins Iink. I always enjoy watching your content. Have a great day. :)

[@guardian5274]

Technically his abs are still there in volume 4-6 it's just there actually modelled onto him to catch the light and has no other visible indicator to them and they never really have the light in a position to show them.

[@DKlett1]

My only question for the designers: Why do so many of the girls in the show have thigh-highs/chaps with that tiny gap between the thigh-highs/chaps and the pants? (Even in Atlas where it's constantly snowing)

[@johnloverman]

or the all too infamous Atlas Boob Windows

[@secondaegis9190]

It's an anime design trope called Zettai Ryouiki

[@jamesbrown6994]

Because it sells

[@bean1an143]

How about the infamous Atlas soldier "no armor on the stomach area or legs" BDU?

[@DKlett1]

@@bean1an143 The show may be moving away from the rule of cool but the character designs are still stuck in mentality of ,,gotta make it look good instead of make sense"

[@ProjectLethargic]

I definitely wish Pyrrha had more of a character, her beautiful design and interesting backstory had so much potential and in volume 2 her wishing she had a lower status so people didn't just assume she had friends or a date the dance could've gone somewhere, but it was a definite waste

[@Jordan-gp3mj]

As for Emerald’s new look, I expected more red to signify her intense love for Cinder. But I totally understand the reason they needed to keep her as her own character and not JUST a follower. As for Ruby’s original design, during the show it just always kept getting longer or shorter during movements so I was confused how long it actually was.

[@AlbionLegend]

A well-deserved #1. It may not have made the list, but I've always been a big fan of Ozpin's original look. It's unique and extremely well fitting for his character, without being gaudy or busy.

[@rdraken]

An interesting thing is: Monty himself said that he wanted the designs for the characters to be easy to cosplay or modify for cosplay. That is something I liked about the early costumes. Most were in fact not that hard to make or assemble for cosplay. Heck Yang's original design was based on Tifa Lockhart from FFVII in her Advent children design. You even see some of the stuff Yang does is similar to Monty's Dead Fantasy series' Tifa movements

[@galuxius1861]

I love Adam's outfit too. Part of the reason it sold it for me was like Blake he's a beast from the Shadows. They were partners. The use of the board jacket and usually having the camera from a lower angel made him feel tall, scary, but calm. Adam's design and usage through the animation were great. Adam stopping before completing sheathing his blade felt like "Oh shit it's over" Also, I don't know if you noticed but it looks like Penny's bow is only holding up a tiny bit of her hair. It's like when you don't know how to do a ponytail and her hair is too short for one so it's just very cute.

[@HanboSlimoffical]

Everyone else: outfits, accessories etc. Ironwood: HOT

[@LithiaSinclair]

My favourite design in all of RWBY has to be Raven. It's iconic, the mask is super unique and stands out, the colours work well together and are nicely balanced imo. I just.. I adore it so much. She's the one character I really want to cosplay one day

[@blairhamill6794]

Personally, I like Sun’s design in the first 3 volumes. It brings simplicity onto the table and still manages to show his outgoing and fun personality. It also gives me a sort of summer vibe which I feel like Sun’s favourite season would be Summer

[@greenbeany]

I think all the volume 2 alternates are spot on tbh, they're definitely some of my favourites. I also really like Blake's original volume 1 outfit too, it just looks good. I know next to nothing about colour theory tho so it could be horrible.

[@VacadoRay]

1:11 RETURN TO MONKE......whoops wrong one

[@eanrollins3443]

What is a king to A GOD.

[@OverlordMaldeus]

15:09 The timing on this was perfect.

[@Jellybeanie1993]

I love Pyrrha, Adam and I personally like Neo’s Vale outfit but very good choices here

[@popularkid2695]

I'm so mad pyrrha was such a good character

[@Slaygio]

Omg I can’t believe it took me until now to realize that Pyrrha doesn’t hold on to her shield she uses her semblance to attach it to the metal on her left arm! Ugh the attention to detail on her design was everything!

[@mittenvonscrufflears7233]

Wow I really thought you were gonna add Cienna to the list! You seem to love her character design so much

[@twiinsiink]

I think it's a bit too complicated to make it onto the list

[@zodiacuniverse4663]

Emerald and Pyrrha have my favorite designs. One of my favorite parts about them are their contrasting eye colors that really make them pop from their main colors.

[@indiana47]

One of my favorite's is Jaune (Atlas) since, as you mentioned in another video, it shows a natural progression with his armor becoming more protective and practical. My favorite part about it though is how knightly it looks. I hope in the future he gets a helmet, maybe one that can retract into a collar as a nod to his hoodie. I just really like helmets and it would really complete the knight aesthetic.

[@RadiantBeachShulk]

Raven's design is one of my favorites, which may or may not be due to the fact that I'm in love with Omen

[@FOREVER8D]

my all-time favorites are Ruby's Atlas, Yang's Hunter and Weiss' long version of her mistral (atlas?) dress

[@t.b.cont.]

I think one of my favourites is Nora’s v4 outfit. The heart shaped hole is a little weird and would have been better as some sort of print, but otherwise I think the outfit works really well, and I love the silhouette of it. A lighter shade of blue would have been a better contrast with her hair too, but the darkness helps bring a balance to an otherwise very bright and pastel design.

[@alunaspider]

never realized until this video that monty was just as good with fashion as he is with battle choreography 😂

[@twilightlordyt7835]

Ruby (Vale) is absolutely ADORABLE! She's always been iconic.

[@eslamvszombies1713]

Ruby's atlas. Yang's vale. Raven. Qrow's atlas. Mercury atlas. Oscar's V6 outfit. Jimmy's atlas.

[@jesterfairy3845]

Yeah my favorite design is Neon's V7 look and I'm glad it was at least included on the main list.

[@ZarloSkald]

I love Phyrrah's colour pallate and greek inspired design

[@kir8095]

Gosh, I hope I don't bring bad luck with this comment, but Im really happy to see Twiins upload so frequently now :DDD

[@twiinsiink]

Gnarled Monky's Paw finger curls

[@wolfie1374]

My top 3 would have to be any of Neo's outfits, Qrow (and raven are tied) and Blake when she went home and into town

[@Hashbrown1682]

I'm a simple man I see coco, I LIKE

[@danieltaylor4185]

I'll be honest, I like Neon's Volume 3 outfit better than her Volume 7 outfit. Maybe I'm old-fashioned but I really am not a huge fan of the buns. From a story perspective, it kind of makes sense that they'd make her hair shorter and more difficult to grab onto, considering that she's in the military; a combat profession. But from an aesthetic perspective, I don't actually have any problems with her original outfit, other than thinking some roller blades like in her new outfit would help to make it look a little less old fashioned compared to her other design have those old roller skates instead. I don't hate her Volume 7 outfit; I just don't see what makes it better than Volume 3. I guess that's just how opinions work.

[@64gbdata11]

Remember When you can still see the Red, White, Black, Yellow in team RWBY?

[@ihaveagun3183]

While I'm sad we didn't get to see the first design for Oscar here, I'm also VERY glad that Oscar in total didnt make the top 10 worst so I'm happy right now

[@lutenantsweedpertasa]

Team RWBY’s vol.2 alternate outfits are some of my favourites. I quite like Blake’s vol.4 outfit, the white trench coat, tank top and boots are a pretty neat combo. Ruby’s ball dress is also pretty good. For the villains Roman looks the best for me, trench coat, gloves, bowler hat, ginger hair and eyeliner are great. Emerald’s vol.2 outfit is a close second for the villains.

[@rachelbachman9074]

I'm surprised you put mistral cinder on your list... because thats also my fav cinder look. I kinda think its underappreciated personally. I kinda wish her gold parts glowed here too, But really thats just a nit-pic. Also, Favorite female Design: Raven Favorite male Design: Sun

[@CawmeKrazee]

Just to name off a few of my favorites... Mercury vale and atlas. Its simple and fits with his naming theme. Velvet by far is one of my favorites Sun is very simple but loud which i like. It fits his character. Raven by far has one of the more bad ass and iconic designs for a side character and its why people were so intrigued by her when she first appeared. Also shows off her Anima/Mistral heritage All of Cinder designs i love. I do agree her atlas look blends into shadows hard though. Neon Katt is adorable. Malachite twins are great design wise. Sienna khan just such a beautiful strong design Coco is just stylistically beautiful and shows off that hipster vibe perfectly. Out of the main cast of rwby... man idk its a toss up between the design of weiss you mentioned thats the white and black. Or Ruby's og vale outfit. I've honestly found blake and Yang's outfits waayyyy to busy for my eyes

[@Metsa25]

I enjoyed this vid very much and agree with everything except for one small point. Pyrrha was, is, and will always be, perfect in very way. [ :) ]

[@kendelaigarner2174]

10. Nora (Mistral) 9. Ren (Mistrial) 8. Neo (Atlas) 7. Roman (Vale) 6. Winter (Vale and Atlas) 5. Ruby(Atlas) 4. Emerald (Vale and Atlas) 3. Qrow (Vale) 2. Adam and Pyrrha(Vale) 1. Salam (Atlas) Honorable mentions: Blake (Vale), Watts, Mercury, Weiss (Vale), Yang (Vale), Cinder(Atlas), Raven, Robin, Blake(Atlas), John (Atlas), Cinder, Young Maria, Summer, Emerald (Vale) Neo(Vale), Penny(Atlas),and The Aseops

[@bell7567]

you should make a weapon one! or maybe a voice acting one. or maybe a hairstyle one. or maybe a fighting style one. i have lots of ideas lol.

[@whatteamwildcats4033]

Adam's newer outfit makes him look like a stock Mook, rather than a character we know that has significance and despite having "more" it doesn't give much in the way of impression

[@TheIntratec9]

@Twiins iink Did you already cover Top 10 Ugliest/Dumbest RWBY designs? If not, do you plan to cover that?

[@twiinsiink]

Not yet. Soon.

[@sydneys2859]

I love pyrrha SO MUCH omfg I am so glad she's the top :)))

[@RedEveTillDawn]

I like Ruby’s new atlas look. I feel like it shows her growth well in a subtle way. Better than the mistral outfit

[@ovletoak]

You know it actually makes a lot of sense now that I know Juan is voiced by one of the lead writers

[@SimonPetrikov12]

I'd put both of Neo's outfits on this list along with Roman but Pyrrha is definitely number one. I love Greek inspired media and designs

[@farismallah5740]

I’m hoping yang spray paints emeralds weapon because with the mint green on her design now her weapon just looks like an...old family heirloom, it’s darkened and tainted yellow XD

[@twiinsiink]

Yo, I thought about that too. They super don't match her greens anymore

[@chinoncv1634]

Blake's Intruder outfit will always be my favorite. its simple, elegant and goes perfectly with her hair and cat ear design (the inner part of the ears being light greyish) she had in vol2, her eye color pops off as well. If she went back to it now i feel it wouldnt look as good because of the short hairstyle and how its not pitch black anymore.

[@yank3305]

Yangs hunter outfit is my favourite

[@graciewauneka6984]

What about neo .

[@pixelanywhere888]

Do you got to admit Ruby's Volume 8 design is amazing

[@emeraldphoenix5868]

I think that Adam has the best Design,Due to Volume 1.

[@rossdelarosa792]

Very happy Penny and Pyrrha are here since they have always been my favorite characters... Sob.

[@nicaaizawa4171]

While I do agree cinder’s mistral dress is gorgeous. I kinda think it looks better in concept art than in the actual animation.

[@Cykeys]

You pretty much hit the nail on the head when you mentioned the ladies having a tendency of getting more creative designs. Also one of the main reasons why I usually roll up female characters in games.

[@Compucles]

Isn't that just truth in television? Fancy dresses and other fashionable outfits for women come in all kinds of designs; while there are limited styles for men's suits and uniforms, and the only real piece of creativity we get is with our ties.

[@nobodyimportaint3197]

Great video you've given me a lot, to think about when designing characters for my fanfiction.

[@DrBodyshot]

I’m very particularly biased to Hazel’s original outfit. I’m always soft for big buff dudes in coats and the shades of green they use for it is just fantastic in my eyes.

[@moonkoon9479]

Tbh kinda shocked that the malachite twins aren’t on this list

[@Alone-SF]

Imma be honest, I can understand and very much respect all other choices, but I just... Don't understand Velvet. She is one of those characters that just to me, doesn't look like she is wearing actual clothes.

[@jadamiller7485]

For bad cosplay, I'd redesign while keeping key elements to identify the character.

[@Bendymonter_clown]

I agreed this are better then the others

[@RWBYpigz666]

My top 3 1. Torchwick 2. Qrow 3. Pyrrha

[@SilverHyozanryu]

Glad to see best girl made number 1 ;)

[@hollowfox213]

Man, I was so shocked to the see Emerald’s Atlas design, since I straight up think it looks awful on her, lol. The jacket makes her torso look massive and her head look tiny, but I think that’s just an issue of the engine itself- I also just... don’t like the patterning of her jacket, I think it’s way too busy for such a simple design. Other than that, shes probably one of the more recent designs that actually uses coloring really well, so I gotta give some props there. As you said, the cooler mint just makes her way too cute to not adore, but I just wish everything else of the outfit was either tweaked or changed completely. However, I’m at the very least glad to see Emerald’s original design much higher than her newer one, lmao; it’s just too iconic for me and continues to stand out amongst the millions of designs that this show keeps pushing out. I think there’s a reason it carried over from volume 2 to 6. Also, Pyrrha being number one.... everything is right in the world.

[@delusionaldreamer8332]

I have to admit, I'm not fond of the Cinder, Neon, or Emerald designs you mentioned, but I get why you like them. Cinder's long dress always seemed bulky to me, and Emerald and Neon have a similar problem. They come off as sleek in their first introductions, but it just didn't carry.

[@twilightlordyt7835]

I note how velvets gear is matching on both sides.

[@quirkyblingblingfangirl3278]

ciel and pyrrha

[@Missing-Ace]

I never actually heard of The cinder becoming coal that’s why her outfit is black idea that’s actually pretty clever

[@twiinsiink]

I think it's a cool idea, but I think it's too early for that. By all means Cinder seems to becoming more powerful and independent during the casts' stay at Atlas. Her proverbial fire is burning brighter than ever, she's not quite burning out to coals yet.

[@Chohime0]

Monty's concept art for Pyrrha reminds me of Erza from FairyTail

[@jjsolo28]

Emerald better be on this lisy

[@CoralPallet]

0:55 "Dont be afraid to tell who your favorite design are" Are you sure about that? I like the frecking Kaiba trench coat of V5 AND (3/4) of team BRNZ xD

[@giddy7079]

this video made me miss pyrrha so much aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa i love her design so much

[@gunjfur8633]

Well, the armor on Pyrrhas shielding arm is useless since its behind the shield, no? A pauldron might have made more sense. Edit: Pyrrha, not Pira

[@RawwkinGrimmie64]

The show's main 8 being so segmented and tunneled is a vast disappointment, especially when supplemental material decides to show characters at their full potential. The other day, I realized that Ren, not Jaune, would have made for a more satisfying conversation when Pyrrha was talking about her destiny. With Ren's semblance able to calm her panic, and his past experiences able to empathize with her desire to be strong and protective, both characters could have been very fleshed out in that scene alone. But with RWBY suffocating us with pairs of teammates instead of focusing on a team, we missed out on that potential and so much more.

[@viking-astronaut]

10:20 Well, if you look up the hanky code, you might interpret it as Yang as being into piercings ;p

[@Hoontor]

"Rabbits jump good." *Samurai Jack memes intensifies* (Sorry!)

[@logie_bogie808]

Crow is the RWBY version of Levi, and Ironwood is the Erwin of RWBY

[@HanboSlimoffical]

Zippers? ❌ Belts? ❌ Clothes that make sense? ✅

[@Z.O.M.G]

Nah Cinder Atlas design (the art anyway) looks good imo

[@jamesbrown6994]

I don't really like cinder but even I can admit she got some nice thighs

[@unchartedraider7547]

No one : Me if I ever do a top 10 best outfits : 10 - Yang trailer. 9-Blake trailer 8-Ruby trailer. 7-Weiss trailer. 6-Weiss's prom dress 5-Weiss's pajamas 4-Weiss's white ass outfit 3-Yang anytime she wore yellow. 2-Winter's first outfit 1-I can't find any Weiss'soutfits. Help.

[@2rrkd]

6:51 that picture in the top left corner, is that from a video game? What is it?

[@twiinsiink]

A now no-longer-active mobile game that was only available in Chine, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao.

[@JaboiHunteR]

Moral of the story RWBY characters got that DRIP😂

[@Carcharodon003]

There is a piece of concept art for Adam, the sketch of him in Blake's notebook was actually a sketch that Monty did!

[@twiinsiink]

If that's true, that's very cool!

[@yeagerbomb3238]

My name is deez

[@spookygh0st846]

Im surprised Neo is not on the list. Though I don’t know if she counts cause she can change her appearance lol

[@ron5384]

@@yeagerbomb3238 hello deez nuts

[@harbour2118]

​@@spookygh0st846 at-least she's an honourable mention, her first design was just so good-looking

[@Vortex945]

When you mentioned pennys bow and how she picked it out herself... I'm crying for robot happiness

[@Lily-bh4ok]

Then no more penny......

[@Hashbrown1682]

"Good design of color theory" *SHE SAID THE THING*

[@sushigivesmelife2131]

Critter just *cries*

[@Hashbrown1682]

@@sushigivesmelife2131 Why critter crying?

[@dashfire109gaming5]

She’s in bois! She did it, She said it! *Dual air horns*

[@shadymoustafa93]

"That was her mistake!"

[@wolfie1374]

Rewatch the video and count the number of times she mentions color theory

[@unreallyhooman]

I think Yang's hunter outfit is what got me interested in character design. I wish Yang used more yellow in her design because the time she did, she looked amazing.

[@hunterl5802]

they really need to bring back yang's hunter design and same with Weiss's jacket/dress that she wore in the same episode.

[@bamby7766]

Same. Yang V1-3 is the reason I pay so much attention to character designs in show.

[@TheRedRoseofJujutsuKaisen]

The whole bandana on Yang knee thing, I like it because it fit with Yang whole fun/motorcycle girl aesthetic. It’s a small detail on her outfit that I like personal. Also it would be pretty neat if Yang used her bandana for other various things such as bandaging up a wound or used it type up her hair.

[@alysecat812]

Another way in which Pyrrah's design ties into her fairytale is how the fabric sash reminds me of a Roman warriors cloak. I feel like it adds to her regal look, her design is superb.

[@StoogesFan]

I cosplay Adams original outfit, its got the "If I'm going into battle, I want to be well dressed" look. I don't plan on cosplaying his newer outfit because I don't like it as much (don't like the zippers and there's too much gray), and it reminds me of how much his character was degraded. Another character design I like that I also cosplay as is Sun Wukong. Sure it's pretty simple, but that's why I like it a lot cause he's pretty easy to cosplay, and sometimes simplicity is what makes the design great.

[@Ferny48]

Honestly Twiins; your design videos are a big reason why I take more consideration and thought on character designs. I really like making original characters, so stuff like this is very helpful, also it's just nice hearing what you like. I also love hearing you take pot shots it's fun. Some of my favorite designs in the show are: Ruby (Vale) Pyrrha Weiss (Snowpea) Gwen Darcy Ren (Vale) Sun Ruby (Slayer) Tock Cinder (Vale) Roman

[@Ferny48]

Jaune (Atlas) Winter (Vale) Neon (Atlas)

[@twiinsiink]

Thank you so much! It's so nice to hear that I'm making a positive impact (even if only slightly) on you. Don't forget that I'm only 1 opinion on design, don't be afraid to find other people's takes on design philosophies. Variety is the spice of life, and having a large pool of resources will help your own art grow too! (also yo, team NDGO were all pretty fire)

[@Ferny48]

@Twiins iink Oh yeah I watch other youtubers talk about character design, but you were the first I watched to introduce color theory and clothing balance so that counts for something.

[@ShanoaValkyrie]

I wouldn’t mind to see RWBY’s season 2 alternate outfits make a return, I actually love their designs! (Also I strongly agree with your #1 pick 😉)

[@tylercoddington1990]

I could definitely see yang's hunter design working for vacuo when they get there

[@shadowgirl6385]

I feel like they are a bit warmer then the new outfits lol but God I love the alternate outfits lol I hope so

[@immortalwitch9426]

I was hoping they made a return to Grimm Eclipse. The Prom outfits did, why not their V2 outfits? But that never happened :(

[@Hashbrown1682]

Yeah Adams OG design was really good and conveyed just the kind of person he is

[@PrismOpal64]

God Yang's hunter outfits was S tier clothing design, it's a crying shame that all she wears now is dull browns with a spit of orange and yellow here and there, so it washes her out.

[@lightdragoon88]

Yang's Hunter Penny Atlas Ruby Vale Jaune Atlas Anything Pyrrha These are my favorites .

[@legonga3956]

It’s kinda sad she doesn’t get a new outfit

[@skippermysun5991]

Coco has pure hot girl energy

[@KokaKola633]

Indeed

[@Hashbrown1682]

That's big MOMMY energy

[@skippermysun5991]

@@Hashbrown1682 seems more fitting

[@Hashbrown1682]

@@skippermysun5991 cool

[@alcinadimitrescuswife]

@@Hashbrown1682 she's gay tho so ;)

[@awkwardorangedrawz5914]

You know... I would f*cking love if you did a whole video on color theory and character design! I mean, you don't HAVE to... But, it would be nice! 😏