The Evolution of Anime Art Styles Over the Years

The art style of anime is constantly evolving. This is true not only of individual artists but of entire series.

The evolution of anime is a rather fascinating phenomenon. It’s an ongoing process that takes years to complete, and it changes dramatically with each new generation of artist.

Berserk

The evolution of anime art styles over the years is quite evident when looking at various manga series. In some cases, it can be a simple shift in character design, while others change entire styles of artwork from one volume to the next.

Berserk, a dark fantasy manga series by Kentaro Miura, is a prime example of this. Set in a grim medieval Europe-inspired world, Berserk tells the story of Guts, a lone swordsman who travels the land bearing the cursed Brand of Sacrifice on his neck.

While it may seem like a dark, gritty series, Berserk is actually an inspirational action story about a man who refuses to let tragedy win out over him. Guts is a fighter who has seen his fair share of bloodshed, but he has fought back against those who wronged him and is now defending what he believes to be rightfully his.

The series is influenced by several genres, including horror, action, and fantasy. The manga also draws inspiration from Japanese literature and medieval Europe. However, it is Miura’s unique style that sets the series apart from other manga and makes it one of the most memorable.

Bobobo-bo

One of the most interesting aspects of the anime industry is the evolution of art styles over the years. It has been a long road, with many artists having to evolve their style to adapt to the changing trends of their time.

The ’80s saw the rise of several different art styles, with artists like Rumiko Takahashi and Haruhiko Mikimoto becoming well known for their rounded characters that looked kind of dreidel-like. As the ’90s started to take off, some artists changed their style to be more realistic.

A common example of this is Hiro Mashima’s Rave Master series, which has a pudgy, hunchbacked style at the beginning of the series, but as the manga progresses, everyone starts looking less hunched and more athletic, and Elie’s face gets a bit more distinct. Even Haru’s hair spikes up a little more, and Plue’s ability to emote becomes more powerful.

The ’90s was also a good time for Bobobo-bo, which started as a parody of martial arts comics and eventually developed into its own unique style. It was a wacky, surreal story about a warrior who fights using his nose hairs to defend the follicles of the innocent from an evil empire that wants to turn the human race bald.

Boys over Flowers

The evolution of anime art styles over the years has been an interesting one to observe. This medium started out with fairly simplistic designs and has since evolved into the modern, high-definition art style you see today.

For example, Boys over Flowers has a fairly unique art style and some of the most visually interesting characters in manga history. The early volumes are pretty rough, but as the series progresses, it gets more refined and becomes a lot more fun to look at.

Characters have poofy hair, thick eyebrows and eyelashes, and defined noses to name a few. The flowery backgrounds are a riot of colors and the manga is quite pretty to look at.

The art also has one of the most notable hairstyle changes in manga history with Tsukasa’s hair starting out as more of a pseudo-dreadlock before it became more natural and wavy. It’s a really fun change of pace and is something most of the readers will appreciate. It’s also one of the most interesting manga series I have ever seen and is a good choice for anyone looking for a feisty, colorful story that will make you laugh and smile along the way.

Chrono Crusade

Chrono Crusade takes place during the Roaring Twenties in New York City, a time of prosperity and decadence. But the 1920s also bring demonic threats to the surface, which forces Rosette Christopher and her demon partner Chrono to work together on missions to eliminate them.

The series follows Rosette as a member of the Magdalene Order, which is tasked with eliminating demonic threats to humanity. Along with her partner Chrono, she travels across the country and goes on various missions to destroy demonic creatures that threaten society.

Religious elements are an important part of the show, and the main characters Rosette and Chrono have a strong connection to their faith. This is especially true of Chrono, who seems to feel guilt for his role in the abduction and incarceration of Joshua.

It also focuses on people with psychic abilities, and how they use them to battle against supernatural enemies. There is a sense that these characters are able to transcend their own limitations, and push themselves to new heights.

Dragon Ball

Anime art has evolved over the years, as the genre has become more popular worldwide. Its colorful graphics combine with dynamic characters and spectacular storylines to create a unique style of animation that has been an international hit for more than thirty years.

Dragon Ball is one of the most successful manga and anime series of all time, selling over 160 million copies in Japan and 350 million worldwide, making it a classic for manga artists and fans alike. It is regarded as one of the most influential anime franchises of all time, and many manga artists cite it as a source of inspiration for their own works.

The first few chapters of the original series had a rough square-jawed style, but over time this changed to more smooth and detail-oriented lines. The Soul Society arc is a particularly noticeable example of this evolution, and even later on in the series the art still continues to progress and develop.

Sousuke’s art has also evolved significantly over the years, with his early manga chapters looking a bit crude but only becoming solid as the series progressed. The manga anime has followed the artstyle of the manga very closely, and this shows in the way that the frogs in Sgt. Frog are now less tubbier, and the hair on Tsukasa’s head in Boys over Flowers has also changed slightly.

Elfen Lied

The evolution of anime art styles over the years is a fascinating topic to consider. One such series that does a great job of exploring this subject is Elfen Lied, a popular manga series that was adapted into an anime series in 2004.

The series revolves around a new mutant species called the Diclonius, which look very similar to humans in terms of appearance but are distinguished by two horn-like protrusions on their heads and “vectors,” transparent telekinetic arms that they can use to manipulate objects and destroy buildings. The story centers on a teenage Diclonius girl named Lucy who has been rejected by human beings and wants revenge for it.

The series tackles a number of different issues, including social alienation, identity, prejudice, revenge, abuse, jealousy, regret, and the value of humanity. It’s also known for its graphic violence and transgressive subject matter.

Kinnikuman

The art style in Kinnikuman is a good example of how the anime industry evolved over the years. The comic started off in a simplistic cartoony style befitting the comedy focus of early chapters and gradually evolved to a more defined, detailed art that suited the pro wrestling themes of later chapters.

The characters also began to have more realistic, petite bodies and a believable hairstyle. Generally speaking, this art style worked well for the manga because it gave the series the same visual consistency that anime fans were used to seeing.

In addition to the changes in character art, the manga also evolved over time. One of the first chapters has a different look to it than later chapters, and this is especially noticeable with certain characters.

For instance, Shikamaru and Choji had very distinct looking noses and brows in their early chapters but then their appearances changed drastically for later. This was more noticeable in a scene where they visited Keiichi for question arc, as they now look much cuter. Similarly, Monta has lost some of his feral look from earlier in the series.

K-On!

During the course of a new high school year, Yui Hirasawa discovers a light music club and decides to join. Unfortunately, she doesn’t know how to play any instruments.

Throughout the story, Yui and her band members, Tainaka Ritsu, Akiyama Mio, and Kotobuki Tsumugi, spend their days playing music and hanging out together. When not playing music, they practice and scout for new members.

The anime is based on the manga of the same name by Kakifly, which ran in Manga Time Kirara since 2007. It has been adapted into a series of animated TV shows and specials, with the latest being K-On! Shuffle.

It’s a well-made show with some great music, and it’s also very cute. The characters are all very well-developed, and there’s a lot of comedy to be had with them. However, there are a few things that could have been done better.