Super deformed
As a super deformed ( Engl. Dt. Excessively distorted ), often called SD abbreviated, a special form which is Japanese cartoon called, are drawn to the characters in extremely distorted way. The body parts that are important for the effect are enlarged disproportionately. The corresponding figure is therefore depicted in an unrealistic manner in order to increase the comic effect.
This type of representation can be found in many comics and animated cartoons. However, the term is understood as a stylistic element of manga and anime , with which exaggerated emotions or reactions are represented. Super Deformed is therefore used particularly often in humorous scenes.
Differentiation from Chibi
Chibi refers to a certain stature of a figure rather than a drawing style. Nevertheless, the two terms in the current are Manga / Anime - jargon partly synonymously used.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Patrick Drazen: Anime Explosion! - The What? Why? & Wow! of Japanese Animation. Stone Bridge Press, 2002, p. 25.
- ↑ Andrea Ossmann: Manga phenomenon. The history of the origins of Japanese comics and their significance for German publishers and libraries. Diploma thesis at the University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart. Hochschule der Medien, 2004. P. 35 pdf ( Memento of the original from September 20, 2008 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Web links
- Super Deformed - a definition on Anime News Network