Choose Your Character
Select one of these character types and create an original character inspired by it.
The characters shown below are examples only. DO NOT RECREATE THEM!
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Hero
(We created ARIN. Who will you create?)
NotesAnime Design Notes
What to show:
- Courage
- Resolve
- Purpose
What to Avoid:
- Passivity
- Empty posing
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Heroine
(We created SAYARA. Who will you create?)
NotesAnime Design Notes
What to show:
- Agency
- Emotional strength
- Grace
What to Avoid:
- Objectification
- Background roles
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Mentor
(We created KAEL. Who will you create?)
NotesAnime Design Notes
What to show:
- Wisdom
- Guidance
- Authority
What to Avoid:
- Harmlessness
- Visual cliches
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Rival
(We created ASTER. Who will you create?)
NotesAnime Design Notes
What to show:
- Drive
- Tension
- Confidence
What to Avoid:
- Neutral tone
- Weak contrast
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Ally
(We created KAIRO. Who will you create?)
NotesAnime Design Notes
What to show:
- Loyalty
- Personality
- Emotional balance
What to Avoid:
- Forgettability
- Pure filler
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Villain
(We created NEMIRA. Who will you create?)
NotesAnime Design Notes
What to show:
- Power
- Strategy
- Dark charisma
What to Avoid:
- Naivety
- Over-flash
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Monster
(We created YAALAKOR. Who will you create?)
NotesAnime Design Notes
What to show:
- Otherness
- Primal force
- Awe
What to Avoid:
- Mundane forms
- Plain realism
*All images are carefully crafted by passionate anime enthusiasts.
- Traditional Hand-drawn
- Digital
- AI
Any Anime Style Is Welcome!
There is no single right anime style for this contest. You are free to draw in any anime or manga-inspired style, including:
- Shonen-style action designs.
- Shojo or romantic aesthetics.
- Seinen or darker, mature styles.
- Chibi or super-deformed characters.
- Retro or classic anime looks.
- Modern, experimental, or hybrid styles.
What matters is not the style you choose, but how clearly your character communicates who they are. If it feels anime or manga, it belongs in.
Be Original. Always.
You can draw inspiration from:
- Myths and folklore.
- Cultural symbols.
- Personal imagination.
But your character must be your own creation.
Do not recreate, trace, or directly imitate existing characters from anime, manga, games, films, or books. Inspiration is welcome. Copying is not.
Wondering How Your Artwork Will Be Reviewed?
When our judging panel looks at your submission, they focus on how clearly your character communicates its identity and intent.
- Is this character type instantly recognisable?
- Is this character original?
- Do the pose, expression, and costume support the character's role?
- Does the overall design feel intentional and cohesive?
If your character feels clear and alive, it works.
The HUNT Begins!
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1
Register
Sign up online & unlock anime tutorials from professionals.
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2
Draw
Create one original anime character from the seven character types.
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3
Capture
Please ensure the full artwork is clearly visible if scanned or photographed.
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4
Upload
Submit your artwork through the official online portal. PNG/JPEG (<10 MB) only.