At first, I was extremely taken aback at the difference of Hikaru's character design (the hair really hit me. I tend to look at hair first since I live with a hairdresser of 25 years experience, otherwise known as my mother ) when I read the manga for the first time (no I'm still not done the manga, I need to buy the 2nd volume). Personally, I prefer the manga Hikaru, most people would, I think. But you know, buy the time I bought the manga; I had already been attached to the anime Hikaru. The manga's design was beautiful, and it was the original, but it almost seemed foreign to me. Like some kind of fanart. o_O;

What do you guys think?

Manga artists don't draw anime, so with different people doing the artwork there's bound to be a few differences here and there. Also manga is composed of still images which means a lot less of them have to be drawn so that means there are resources to put a lot more detail into manga than classic cel animation. CLAMP's work at the time Rayearth was drawn was very intricately detailed and very beautiful so I can see how you would like it more than the anime Itena-san These days very few artists put that much detail into their work because of time constraints, but a few still do ... Arina Tanemura comes to mind.

Some time ago I did my own drawing of Hikaru from the manga, but I'm such a twit that I can't even draw it in the right position on the paper @_@

Oh yes, Arina Tanemura is one of my favourite manga-ka! Though I think she needs to work a bit on the differences in faces, they all look the same. I know anime is generally like that; but even me, a long-time otaku, sometimes got confused.

Ah yes, that picture is a good start if you don't practice a lot.

If you haven't noticed yet, my signature's banner was drawn by me.

Here's the full piccy ^^



Gah! Taking a second look at it, I see all these mistakes! Oh the Humanity!

Even if you are being an engineer weirdo, maybe this says that more engineers should look at art. Those were good, basic tips.

btw, and I know it's a bit late to ask this; but can I ask what anime is you avvie and sig from?

Utawarerumono, I've heard that name a few times. Even if it does have some flaws in the plot; I think I might just see it anyway.

To be honest, I'm really just gonna go and find it online at some streaming site; oh I am such a naughty girl. ;P

...We're averting from the actual topic here, aren't we? Again. lol