Description

Anime thrives on diverse, memorable characters. This course guides you through moving beyond standard archetypes to develop your own unique characters that stand out in crowded genres. You’ll start by studying common anime archetypes—the hero, the rival, the mentor—and how they function within stories. Then, through creative exercises, you’ll learn how to subvert, combine, and expand these archetypes into fresh, complex characters with distinct visual and personality traits. Lessons also cover backstory development, motivations, and visual symbolism, enabling you to create characters with depth and relatability. This course equips you with a structured workflow for pitching characters to studios, collaborators, or fans.

You'll learn how to:

• Identify key traits of common anime archetypes and tropes
• Innovate by blending archetypes and adding personal twists
• Develop rich backstories that inform design choices
• Design visual elements that reflect character psychology
• Create professional character concept sheets for pitching