Other examples of interesting male noses can be found by checking out some of the minor background characters in Cowboy Bebop. For example, take Jet's arrow-shaped nose. Spike's anime nose is the most realistic example thus far as it has nostrils, is less pointed, and has a shadow.Īs always, the men have the variety pack of noses. Another example of this style of nose can be seen in Kodomo no Omocha. It kind of resembles the greater than, less than symbol from our elementary math class. Misty shows us how the classic cute little button nose evolves into a fine point, but without the semblance of a bridge like in Sailor Moon. Ash also still retains the point which almost looks as if his nose is painfully being shoved to the side as he looks on at the camera. Early examples of this style, as seen here with Ash, are shorter, but later generations we see this line grow longer. Later in the 90's we see the birth of the straight line nose when characters are facing forward. This is also seen in Oniisama e.Īt first glance it may seem that Tuxedo Mask has the same nose as Usagi, but you can see that his nose looks so straight that you'd think the animators used a ruler to draw it. From this point on, most characters are drawn with a curvy pointed nose rather than a button style. Sailor Moon kicks off the 90s by popularizing the pointy nose. Spring 1992 - Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon (Sailor Moon) Reinhard and Siegfried's anime noses are not mere decoration they have functioning noses with nostrils! Sadly, anime characters are denied the gift (or in some cases the curse) of smell for quite some time before this style of nose is picked up again. Winter 1989 - Ginga Eiyuu Densets (Legend of the Galactic Heroes) The biggest change can be seen on Bulma, who has a thicker line. Unlike with some of the later examples, the shape of his doesn't change even when his head is turned. Toward the middle of the 80's we have the birth of the Dragon ball series and the continuation of the cartoon button nose without a bridge, like Gokuu's. Just be sure to note the background characters. If you want to see a score of different men's noses, the Lupin III series is a great place to see several at once. It would appear that by anime nose standards, you're not attractive unless you have a thin pointed one. But like the pretty young women, the men who are supposed to be more attractive are drawn with the same pointy nose as Megumi. The board members of Yuu's talent agency nicely illustrate how male characters are gifted with the variety pack of interesting anime noses. Some of the pointed noses are so sharp, they could be used as weapons-just check out Majokko Megu-chan or Detective Conan. Women and girls are either drawn with the adorable button nose or a sharp pointed nose like Megumi above. This is also where we see start a trend in anime noses for female characters: a lack of variety. Even back then, male and female anime noses are differentiated. Here the button nose is larger, and the bridge of the nose is also drawn, unlike Mami's nose. The lower part of the nose is larger and emphasized, creating a cute button nose that appeares in a range of anime such as Sasuga no Sarutobi and Kimagure Orange☆Road.Ī fried to Yuu, Toshi, also has a curved nose. In this classic shoujo idol anime the main character, Yuu, has a short, curved nose. The anime nose, along with other facial features has always tended to be unrealistic. Summer 1983 - Mahou no Tenshi Creamy Mami (Magical Angel Creamy Mami) But how have the years changed the design of the anime nose? Let’s take a look at how time and technology has evolved this basic human feature. Technology is growing rapidly and with each advancement animation and graphics take off alongside it. Noses are an important part of art because they're the center of human and animal faces. How has anime nose changed the art style?
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