What Goes into the Character Design (in Anime)?

[@RCAnime]

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[@boostedremiska]

as alwyes great video, could you list songs used in QuickTaku videos?

[@RCAnime]

Quicktaku isn't my jurisdiction. I normally would, but I don't upload onto the channel nor have access to it. I'm just given prompts/clips/tracks, by the guys who run the channel, and put some videos together.

[@boostedremiska]

so i have to go to animeruss?

[@9sworld381]

have you heard of the animation studio STUDIO4C or 4 degrees Celsius, and if you have do you know where they are located specificly.

[@IanSumallo]

RCAnime Just some constructive criticism here: don't suddenly switch from one voice over to another without using some sort of transition or visual cue that a different person is already speaking. It's jarring. An example would be at 0:26. Overall good work.

[@shayoko6]

Short Version School uniforms are easy to draw. that is why we see so much of it.

[@johnvonshepard9373]

oh that why that is.

[@GarlicAvenger]

I think it's more the fact that literally everyone in can relate to it. Even if you've never been to school, there's been a time in every human's life that you've been learning, and had to deal with other peers of your own age group. That feeling of adolescence and the coming of age time in your life. And animated right, some shows convey that emotion and tone perfectly, even if it's the awkward, joking side of that time. I can see myself in any of the characters of these shows. Especially the stupid ones as I'm not that intelligent. And hell if it's easier to animate.. more power to the studios. I love this medium and all the weirdness/epicness that come with it ^.^

[@dereenaldoambun9158]

And some short note: Character's armoured outfit are hard to animated because it takes time,effort & money. That's why Berserk(2016) & some mecha animes use CGI which is kind of suck.

[@livetochange974]

@@dereenaldoambun9158 no shit sherlock we aren't dumb enough to not tell the difference between super detailed clothes and armor compared to fkn normal shirts, you aren't smart

[@prayerhopkins7119]

skellyaart Instagram attitude problem much

[@Light-nh4fz]

Meanwhile anime critics will keep superficially judging plot and ignoring other aspects.

[@NykowPalalum]

"critics"*

[@guilhermevianabarbosa803]

Light Well, any other aspects of the series will go to waste if the plot is bad so I can see why they give it more relevance.

[@Light-nh4fz]

No, they give it more relevance because in their simple minds the work of a designer only means "putting pretty colors on screen".

[@hemangchauhan2864]

Amm... okay. Though I've never came across anyone as such.

[@buckwade3874]

Why a majority of anime reviews are so bad.

[@Lukelearbomb]

OnePunchMan is very versatile considered he is always animated differently yet keeps up consistency

[@FlyingWithFeathers]

flip flap

[@tohsaka1173]

tooi koe o

[@GarlicAvenger]

Flip Flappers in a nutshell; "Cocona!!" "Papika!!" "Cocona!!" "Papika!!" "Cocona!!" "Papika!!" "Cocona!!" "Papika!!" **EPIC TRANSFORMATION/BATTLE SCENE(S)** "Cocona!!" "Papika!!" **EPIC DRAMA/FEELS SCENE(S)** "Cocona!!" "Papika!!" **RINSE AND REPEAT** Yet still one of the best written and animated series I've ever seen. ^.^

[@Papuaani]

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[@MABfan11]

flip flapping

[@mbe102]

3:15 ... I can always tell, and absolutely appreciate, Ratatat, even when it starts as a whisper and then comes in loud. You could put Ratatat, any of their songs, to people getting food from a Buffet and it'd be awesome to watch. Good choice RC!

[@samoashinobi]

Shoutouts to RCanime for putting the music in the description box. Some cool beats.

[@Lowart]

Great video, man. Always good to see videos about the importance of character design, since I think it's an element of anime and animation in general that people overlook or forget about. Would be cool to see a video where you go through the specifics of one shows character design, too!

[@francis6489]

My man I absolutely love the laid-back vibe every single one of your videos have. Keep it up!

[@norocristian4710]

Great video dude. I especialy apreciate how the music is in sync with the clips you show during the entire video. it gives an asmr-esq feeling. It's pleasent to watch.

[@ibSprintin]

Oh and many kudos for featuring a Nujabes song as always. R.I.P.

[@noahmiranda7942]

I love how in depth you look into apects that are not very talked about in anime, and present them in a really nice understandable way. Really hope you keep growing your channel ^^

[@GarlicAvenger]

I've watch a couple of your uploads now, and after watching this i REALLY need to rewatch Konosuba, Flip Flappers, Tiger and Bunny, Bakemonotagari and Kiznaiver. I really like your style of presentation in your videos. Like a respectful nod to whatever topic you're reviewing, presenting your information and points in a quiet, clear way with no bias or personal gripes brought in (even if mentioned, it doesn't appear that way). Never been so happy about a recommendation in my KZbin home page. Thanks for making me rediscover my love for anime!! Liked and Subbed ^.^ Now to watch all your older uploads as well.

[@ThatCreeNative1]

(DIGIBRO): HEY GUYS RCANIME HERE

[@cinemaslut9034]

DashingNative I never heard of this guy but when i first heard his voice i laughed so hard. Digis impression was spot on

[@wiredupauhi]

BrandNewww Same lmao

[@sebaba001]

Not really, Digibro fanboy. Digi said this guy voice is very squeaky, which is not, and he "doesn't know what he is doing with his voice/mic", while it sounds better recorded than Digi's, this coming from an actually active audio professional. I agree with some points he made, but Digi's voice is nasal and god awful, he shouldn't be bitching at other people's voices.

[@johnclark5022]

Nah, RC's voice has actually improved a lot

[@ThatCreeNative1]

Digibro thinks K-On is a good anime lmfao. I'm far from being a Digibro fanboy. I just found what he said about RCAnime and was so true. One of the few things I agreed with him on in a long time,

[@Lukelearbomb]

I like how in OnePunchMan sometimes the charecter design is changed in some shots (although each episode is made by a different animator anyway) to mimic that of the original independent manga's design for comedic effect. Which is completely different than when animators use chibi or whatever it's called to utilize over expression. What do you think @RCAnime

[@normILL]

I'm sure that this has been said a million time, but I love your intro. Gorgeously done.

[@SwitchbackCh]

Actually, seeing a Canipa Effect style creator spotlight on famous and iconic illustrators and character designers rather than animators is something I would absolutely LOVE to see. People like Masayoshi Tanaka (Kimi no Na Wa, Highschool of the Dead, AnoHana), huke (Black Rock Shooter's original illustrator), Yoshinari (Gurren Lagann, Little Witch Academia) would be an absolute delight to see their work and how they got to where they are now.

[@HikariGamer1]

I love your videos,they're all so interesting and informative! You put so much love in them.

[@ibSprintin]

Other than their resourcefulness, the style of these videos all the more prove why hip hop and anime can be a beautiful thing when done right. Samurai Champloo comes to mind.

[@Corranhorn122]

Keep up these great videos, RCAnime! I love critical analysis of anime!

[@PheseantNetsuke]

That french accent in the beginning kinda killed me. I hope I sound better than that when I talk in english.

[@RhoninFire]

Don't worry about it. Unlike some accents, even if you do have a heavy accent, fortunately the French accent tends to sounds pleasing to American ears. Don't take this that this should mean you should use it as a crutch and not try speak like a native if that is your goal, but you don't have to worry of anyone having any negative thoughts - any thus fear that comes from that thought.

[@Relionart]

As an animation student I can say you did a good job on bringing down some aspects of character design, but I was actually expecting you to talk a bit more about CHARACTER (psychology) design (and I'm not saying this was a bad video. RCAnime always does a good job on that). Because I believe it's more important that the shape of the characters reflect what the character internally is than how it's going to be animated. Of course that aspect has to be taken into account, but the animation has to serve the design, not the other way around. That way, tha animators will try to match the character (again, personality included) and this will be even more believable. After all, characters reflect and tell the story, and animation gives mood to those CHARACTERISTICS.

[@buckwade3874]

But won't being so focused on making a character's design perfectly match their general personality come off as stereotyping, resulting in many tasteless cliched designs where a blue haired character = calm and chill?

[@Relionart]

Buck Wade Not quite. I mean... I see what you're trying to say, but it's not like that. I'll talk about the most basic element on character design: silhouette (positive and negative space). I'm going to refer to some non-anime characters first for a clearer example and then to anime characters. I suggest you to watch "The triplets of Belleville" or at least search for images. The characters are awesomely designed combining basic shapes with animal characteristisc, yet looking human and giving you a glimpse of what the character is. Sure, if you make something basic out of it you will get a child-ish design, but they can get really complex. As an anime example, go to Full Metal Alchemist. The Fuhrer has a basic shape of a square, thus giving him strenght and stable on his way of thinking. Even the main character, Ed, has a triangle based silhouette, which speaks of aggressiveness (that's the main reason he uses a cape). Also Al, he is basically squares and circles. squares mean firm attitude or a strong commitment in attitude. And the circles mean he's more of a soft, nice or clumsy or fool character. Even with characters such as Gluttony. Despite he has this round shape, he has some micro attributes which give away his evilness, such as triangle shaped teeth. I think FMA is a great example of character design because they know how to make you suspicious of someone or to know that deep down someone is a good guy just by watching them. It's also complex because of this micro attributes which give away some certain parts of their attitude. That's what I'm talking about. Of course, you have to balance things out because characters are not just "this extroverted typical guy", they are more complex and if you stereotype your character, then your design might come out also stereotyped, thus giving the child-ish result you mentioned.

[@buckwade3874]

So in short; Good character design hints at who the character is, but still has some level of subtletey.

[@Relionart]

Buck Wade Yup. Sorry if I got too carried away there. You shortened it up really good.

[@mobi8046]

finally! been waiting for u to talk bout character design

[@saaaaaaaaalt838]

I'm surprised madoka magica or gakkou gurashi's artstyles weren't mentioned considering they directly contrast the tone and feel of a their shows.

[@isultansultangaliev5852]

Came here after Digibro's rant, and subbed. Definition of counterproductive.

[@poi-d4f]

Youjo Senki shows us how character design can affect the presentation of the character. In the anime, she looks more "evil" whereas in the manga she looks more "respected"

[@Hato1992]

I love your vids, great job as always!

[@calistusjay60]

My favourite examples of character designing in anime are Konosuba, Re:Zero, Lucky Star and OHSHC

[@riley1160]

Keep doing your vids bro! I don't mind your voice and i think your quality in videos is very promising!! Your choice in music is also spot on! loving the lofi!! Keep being you my man

[@Kenshin6321]

D: so short! I was so drawn into it and then the video just ended. I'm subscribing, I must have more of his soothing voice!

[@immortal142]

Nice video, keep up the good work.

[@willyjuju2979]

Thanks for your work from france :)

[@tohsaka1173]

Damn, another beautiful video.

[@romantra7]

Your videos are soooo good bro! Love it. Keep it going!!!

[@smolpun8413]

Damn man, I could learn a thing or two from your videos! Nice Job

[@hithummah]

nice footage from the anime, jazz music background then suddenly... "HEY GUYS RC ANIME HERE"

[@RCAnime]

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[@Klonoa7H]

My favourite character designer is one not many people know: Akio Sugino. He worked with Osamu Dezaki for many works, such as Rose of Versailles, Takarajima, Black Jack and Golgo 13. His style often features proportionate looks, so his characters still have a lot of anime style aspects, but in a way that fits the melodramatic and expressionist nature of Dezaki's work. Without Dezaki, Akiyuki Shinbo wouldn't be working in anime.

[@n1ira]

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[@domikatz]

tbh i just saw the digibro thing and what he said might be true about your videos being not getting to the point; but this is much more enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing to watch than any other type of review especially since i am an editor myself

[@PartyOfStrangers]

Excellent video as always

[@HONKBEATS]

Nice 2 see new content :3 Keep up the good work.

[@nadagreen3067]

Thankk you so much ! I m learning a lot ! With all your videos so thank you :)

[@xxx1x47x41x3]

Great video! Thanks for uploading!

[@9sworld381]

please don't change anything you do. your pretty cool in the way you present a topic.

[@tinfoil9416]

4:49 IS ANYONE GONNA TALK ABOUT HOW THE GIRL ON THE LEFT IS LITERALLY A FEMALE TODOROKI!?

[@PopMusicKiller]

My only issue with Flip Flapper's character designs were the complete and utter lack of distinct character and face acting. Everyone seemed to have a default expression, but then had hardly any other unique emotional expressions apart from similar smiling and raised/lowered eyebrows. Counter-example, Konosuba. You will always expect Megumin to have a Megumin smile. You'll never see Kazuma or Darkness have a Megumin smile. Likewise, you won't see Eris' outburst look like Aqua's inane tantrum.

[@19Creature94]

Great Video! really love your work

[@dragoncrystal24]

this video was really cool and very insightful.

[@wonderwiseM]

this was really well done.

[@kana7715]

great video!

[@ToMaSsS10]

I expected a worse voice though, Digi is going crazy

[@mattecrystal6403]

i like your videos, they dont me angry like so many Digibro videos do.

[@PasscodeAdvance]

First anime is Flip Flappers. My favorite Anime along Neptunia and Patema Inverted

[@RathouseFilmworks]

HOW DO THEY DO IT SO WELL

[@mechajay3358]

Kinzver could've been a Battle Anime? I would have loved to watch that.

[@dakata17819132]

the content is too good for 40k subs

[@AnnNightNoxana]

Well, either Digibro was right or I am just this smart and I had already had pretty much figured all of what you've just said on my own.

[@oinkards1143]

*Remember* The animation can look good but if the story sucks, it's nothing more than a *Pretty turd* The Character design needs to be at a point where: 1. It is simple enough for the animator to work with. 2. Simple enough so that the character can still do their task to complete the story 3. Have as strong silhouette that is easily recognizable 4. Is simple and interesting enough so that the audience can focus on where to look at in a character. There are more that I can list but these things are what is mostly important for a character design. The other lists involve it's background and what it relates to the story you are trying to create.

[@KOTEBANAROT]

Oink ards like tezuka said - good animation cant save a shit story, but a good story can save a shit animation.

[@KaineShadory]

welcome back RCAnime, interesting insights about character designs, but there are 3D animated parts in some shows like Tiger n Bunny that you've shown; inconsistencies won't happen since it's a 3D model... what's your take on 3D models design usage for anime? P/S: also why keep to annotations instead of the endscreen feature that YT has :v just curious about this.

[@zeph7210]

Kiznaiver was originally gonna be a battle show... sounds pretty fuckin' cool imo

[@krispyart3965]

Someone needs to write which anime was shown when.

[@Elizafys]

OMG YES

[@ehoba]

I don't know why so many people dislike the character design of Pokemon Sun & Moon.

[@justincowgill8875]

I love the design of Flip Flappers.

[@necros748]

Hi, I found your channel after digibro shit on you a bit. I like your channel, I like your direction and video focus. I think most of the things Digi said critically stand though. I hope to see you improve, you could be one of my new favorites

[@dracocrusher]

Why would you trust Digi's word on anything? The guy's a crappy reviewer who doesn't even try to view things subjectively and has gone back on previous scores in the past to tighten them down just because he made a stupid call that pissed people off.

[@PartyC4nnon]

digi's analysis In my experience range from accurate and in depth (see asterisk war sucks and his "Pschyo Pass vs Psycho Pass 2" Video) to superficial and baseless (see Erase debate and Re:Zero review, both of which he admitted he either neglected attention or simply didnt care). I would say in fairness, Digibro has spoken out against objective criticism in general, believing subjectivism should be embraced. I don't really care for his reviews, but his breakdowns and analysis are GOLD because of the level of depth he goes into to explain an idea. I LOVE his asterisk war videos because it isn't just 13 videos saying a show sucks, it goes in depth as to why it sucks, what the production team did wrong, what they could've and should've done, the theory behind character development and narrative, plot holes and good directing vs flashy albeit awkward directing, and how/why shows have gotten away with subpar efforts like these. That's interesting! I always take his opinions of what's bad with a grain of salt, but i find his info invaluable when it comes to explaining WHY something is bad.

[@anonymousxd8228]

can't find of the creator of the character design of kemono friends in other sites

[@eff-fume]

What is the anime in 1:25 and 1:50. I really love the sound design of ur videos. Very endearing.

[@silentkiller2mm]

1:25 is Joshiraku

[@mobi8046]

eff-fume mighty birdy decode

[@lebot3507]

Upload videos weekly i demand

[@RCAnime]

Does me sitting in front of a camera and talking about my favorite colors count?

[@lukasw689]

RCAnime yes but now I'm curious

[@francis6489]

DONT

[@dhk117rp]

RCAnime I wouldn't mind a blog like that once in a while

[@jackmanleblanc2518]

4:40 and 4:48. Really, REALLY curious about what these anime are if someone doesn't mind.

[@Joao.......]

Tamako Love Story, movie sequel to Tamako Market. And the 2nd one is Akiba's Trip.

[@jackmanleblanc2518]

Thanks.

[@haichie1341]

I must be hungry i read "tokusatsu" as "tonkatsu"

[@NafuttoID]

you got a sub.... you put many effort to your videos... its highquality ..

[@Orphealerote]

You've got good content man, but I would say something to work on would be the pacing in your delivery of information. You take strange pauses throughout sentences or from one sentence to the next and it slows down the video to the point where what you're saying gets a little boring even though the information is interesting. Besides that, great work and I hope you keep at it!

[@onedayiamgonnagrowwings]

anyone know the background music at 4:23?

[@unknowngirl208]

04:23 what's the name of the background music.help me please

[@seeranos]

YEAHHH RATATAT IS THE SHIIIIIIT Best study music

[@angelos4496]

1:38 What... LINK!?

[@IanSumallo]

Just some constructive criticism here: don't suddenly switch from one voice over to another without using some sort of transition or visual cue that a different person is already speaking. It's jarring. An example would be at 0:26. Overall good work.

[@JJHB]

Can you tell where I can find the Kiznaiver panel at 5:38 please?

[@RCAnime]

No where, I filmed it while at Anime Expo 2016 lol. (Not unless someone else uploads their own version, which I'm sure will be in better quality.)

[@M3M33thousand]

RCAnime What's the name of the first anime shown the video? It looks nice. :D

[@Richmo_]

That fucking intro.

[@clairelemke7419]

I see FliFla? I click the vid

[@archiehreen5561]

this is just a tip, but the background music seems to be a bit too loud, so it ends up drowning out your voice some what.

[@AmitKrSarkar]

Please come back

[@LowBudgetToons]

Can someone tell me which anime is at 1:50?? Thanks a bunch!

[@Raichu_Zed]

Fun little life hack for RCAnime's (and a few other youtubers also do this) videos, Turn on captions and it'll tell you the current thing playing along with a relevant person attached too that project (in this case it is the character designer, but most people would just put the director)

[@ninjammer726]

please talk about mech design also please

[@myeternalsin]

What's the anime referenced at the 5:45 mark?

[@GwynneRohrs-Wildlife]

What is the name of the music your using for your videos? I really like the sound!

[@remotecontroler6823]

please talk more about kiznaiver

[@MrEmretaha]

Can you review kizumonogatari (1-2-3)?

[@mortalinsult6728]

4:46 what is pz?

[@rayhwolfe]

What is the anime from 1:36 - 1:48 ?

[@Rage_WinterchiIl]

0:15 - 0:25 what anime?

[@antoniosalazar713]

Talk about Dragon Ball Super animation. Fans need to know what's going on with either the studio or the animators.

[@okayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

I'm sorry if this is a stupid question, but what's the anime around 4:48?

[@larryxdm8947]

K. Lloyd The anime is called tamako market. It's a great movie!

[@HodgePodgeProducts]

Akiba's Trip was the fight scene. Tamako Market was the scene at the train station before that.

[@bijoyp]

any chance youre gonna review parasyte maxim? :3

[@neonweeb3625]

4:26 what is that anime ples

[@alexanderersikerosado1043]

Ssss.gridman characters design?

[@bluekarma5202]

6:53 can some please tell me what anime?

[@isaac1072]

Flip Flappers

[@bluekarma5202]

Thank you :3

[@LeReVaQ]

No proper response to DigiBro video? Seriously dodging a valid criticism. Please improve your voice and audio and especially your writing. No one remembers pretty yet shallow content. I've followed you since the beginning and have repeatedly trying to tell you this, now you're just seeming apathetic to criticism. With your production level, you could seriously be the next 'Every Frame a Painting' for Anime videos.

[@theprimalfuckhead526]

LOL, I was expecting a much worse voice. The worst problem is in the cadence: if he wrote points more sufficiently he would have better cadence and if he had better cadence while thinking he would write points more sufficiently. Foreal do dat imitation wuz hilarious nikka

[@NipahAllDay]

I do think his mixing in audios need some work, but I don't see the issue with his voice or writing.

[@exodiation1239]

Nipah EveryDay seriously ?? this pronunciation of other is "udder."

[@NipahAllDay]

wais bushrableach ?

[@exodiation1239]

***** just like I said, his way of pronouncing certain words come off as wierd or annoying. also, he could always practice just like every other public speaker and narrator since his natural voice is awful unlike most other anitupers if not all.

[@coffeeandpeach]

Can somebody list all the animes he talked about?

[@YellowPingouin]

If you click on the "cc" button the name of each anime will appear

[@DRayCoRpro]

YellowPingouin That's great!:D Thanks for the tip

[@coffeeandpeach]

YellowPingouin awesome thank you so much!!

[@simonjupin7609]

hey rc, could you put the name of the movies that you show it would be cool