*READ BEFORE COMMENTING* Please DO NOT spoil anything beyond the first season of the anime! Not everyone reads the manga, including me. Be cool about this, please! Spoilers will get deleted, and repeat offenders will be blocked. You have been warned!
@Grasses On Very Wrong No, you're being incredibly rude for no reason. Also, the fact that you love re-using your quip of "it's a watered-down Berserk" over and over makes it clear to me that you haven't seen a single second of Demon Slayer (anime or manga) and clearly don't know what you're talking about. Here's some advice, gigabrain: don't request content and then immediately shit on a show that the creator just spent 14 minutes explaining why they like so much. Bonus tip: I get a notification even if you just leave a comment, rather than replying to me. In fact, I'm MORE likely to see your comment if you don't reply to one of mine, because on my "comments" page, they are organized by "comments I haven't replied to" by default- and replies to me won't show up there unless I toggle it to "see all comments". In which case I'd have to then scroll all the way to my comment (as it won't be listed at the top on my page, even if it's pinned) to see if someone replied to me. All you've done is mad it less likely for me to see your comment, while also putting yourself on display for everyone to see how asinine you are.
I completely agree I never realized how great Demon Slayer‘s designs are it was really eye-opening to me and the way Twiins explains it makes it very easy to follow the video.
As an aspiring character designer I was FLOORED by these designs when I first saw advertisement for the show and even when I watched it it was amazing. Its amazing how iconic you can make a design even with so much detail and I hope to see more amazing designs such as these in the future
"His pattern is abs-". Well, that caught me off guard. Also, I never realized Sabito, and Giyu have the same chevron pattern, _holy cow..._ I love that theory of yours.
Demon slayer has some of the greatest character designs I’ve ever seen. Every single character looks fantastic from the patterns on their clothes and the facial designs and colors on the demons. I especially love the designs of the demons because they have that inhuman yet still human look to them. My favorite minor design choice is the 12 kizuki having their rank tattooed on their eyes
Oh golly, thank you! But I've been here, uploading a new vid every week. I'm kinda worried RU-vid's not been putting my vids into subscription boxes...
This is a great analysis but you’ll need to be careful because there’s bound to be some bozos that will spoil certain things in the comments in regards to some parts of the video, so tread carefully!!
My favorite design has to be Shinobu I love her butterfly aesthetic and her creepy bug eyes. It gives a sense of disrupting sense of danger also her *voice* is both beautiful and scary.
I always liked the character designs in Demon Slayer but I couldn't quite voice why, this video really gave my unorganized thoughts actual words. Well done! I'd love to see you review Demon Slayer episodes the way you used to do for RWBY since you have a lot of insight on it
when it comes to character designs twiins iink is the hero we all deserve. Demon slayer is probably one of my new favorite anime and this video gave a new perspective as to why that is. As you said these designs are really iconic and now I can appreciate them even more. also that edit in 7:56 made me laugh so hard. Also a small tip if you're struggling with pronouncing names is one thing to keep in mind is vowels in japanese are always pronounced the same unless they're paired with other vowels. so A is always "ah" (as in ah-ha!) E is always "eh", i is always "ee" O is always "oh" and U is always "oo" so his last name would be pronounced somewhere along the lines of "Go-Toe (the "oh" sound is slightly more emphasized because the o and u are paired together)-Geh" (think hey but with a g instead) there's a bit more to the pronunciation but that's the basics. Hopefully that explanation wasn't too long. I studied Japanese in college and as my passion I think it's nice when we can learn things about other culture even if it's little things (I loved that little explanation about Noh theatre and their masks, their so striking and yet beautiful at the same time)
Okay, so for real, super love how you noticed that thing about Giyu's haori. Also, as a side thing, I think it'd be great to see you look at the silhouette's of the upper moons (in the movie) and explain what you can glean/guess about the characters based on those. Would be super fun, with how intuitive you are with the subject.
If you ever do another “Best of Twiins iink” video (please I hope you do the last one had me rolling you’re hilarious), “his pattern is abs” needs to be in it
To be honest, I've found that color coded character designs to be my favorite type of character design! Such a fun way to design and help distinguish characters apart and help them be memorable! Even if that's just part of what makes a design great
Colors and patterns are always my favourite parts of character design and that’s why I love the Demon Slayer designs. When I draw my own original characters I can’t resist adding little patterns to their clothes and scars and other markings to their faces.
This is certainly very helpful. I’m really terrible when it comes to thinking of designs. Usually I worry a lot about silhouettes. By the way when you take silhouettes into account for character design is it based on certain angles/poses or is it just in general from all sides?
It depends on what you're doing with the design. If you're just like, drawing a pretty character for a single picture then I only consider the silhouette for the composition of the specific image. But if it's for a comic, I instead try and consider how the silhouette reads during different actions.
Lol, I loved the editing on this one. Demon slayer was a pretty good anime, I loved the asthetic, music and feel of it. Made me interested in buying Sekiro (though i haven't gottem my hands on it yet)
This video was so GOOOOD and you pointed out so many things I didn't even notice!!! PLEASE make more character design analysis videos in the future!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Great video! Only thing is I kinda wish you spent more time talking about the designs of the demons. IMO they’re the best part of the show. I’d love to see a part 2 to this talking mainly about the demons, their inspirations from Japanese folklore as well as the subtle stories their designs tell
Aaah this video is so good! I'll admit that, especially when I started watching, I hated the art style and character designs in demon slayer and while I still sort of feel that way, I know it's a matter of personal taste. They're really distinct and well-designed. As someone who is terrible with names, the way you described the characters before you knew them is just how I was able to talk about them- it's so easy! I think what demon slayer really excels at is polishing concepts that are often taken for granted, which is really refreshing in shonen (which i think can easily gets lazy with well-known concepts).
Tbh, I sometimes rewatch this when I look at my own characters and think of their designs, like how to make them memorable and how people can tell what their personalities are like just by looking at them. Thank you for this video!
I just want to say I love your design videos. I love looking into the details of designs and finding meaning in it, what the designs are telling you about the character and making it look iconic. I adore demon slayer’s character designs too, so detailed and well done but still having really amazing animation. I really look forward to more videos of redesigns and analysis designs☺️❤️
I stumbled upon your video and I’m so glad that I did! 🥰Thank you for using your expertise to give further insight on the amazing subtly (or uniqueness) of art in demon slayer’s folklore-esque storyline!! Like you said, the main character shouldn’t be the only character that stands out or that people can easily recognize and even the points you made about the eyes and masks were shocking to me!! I never even realized how much they helped in distinguishing the characters. That all works well into building character and I love the simplistic yet stunning art work of Gotouge sensei! Thank you again for this amazing video 🥰💜
I remember back when the anime first came out I thought the characters looked kinda silly, but the animation medium does wonders for these designs and the action makes them look so cool especially when they use their Breathing Styles. Nowadays I am genuinely blown away by these looks. They are so fun looking.
Mother's basement asking for opinions on a topic - I can only imagine Twiins in the bane vs pinkguy meme saying how she was born for this xD Boar boy is beast boy and I've yet to see this anime
A thing I love about the hashira is how they all have the same base of the demon slayer uniform. Despite some designs straying far from that base, it is the same uniform at its core. It shows that: 1. They are in the same organization (duh) 2. A sense a comradery and unity to make sure no one sticks out like a sore thumb and 3.That despite their differences they all at their core want a world safe from demons. I think it really encapsulates the themes of demon slayers and how you can make characters with similar goals stand out to eachother, but not have any black sheep.
I’m glad you like Demon Slayer too! The designs in it are so vibrant with colors and matches with the characters so well. I don’t know if you would make another video about this series, but it be cool to see more of your options on more of the other demons(especially the ones in the movie when you get to it) or maybe the breath styles?
Ever since I found your channel and how you talked about character design, I always wanted to see you make a vid about demon slayer and when I saw this, boy you didn't dissapoint. 10/10. I can't wait to see more demon slayer vids
Would you look at the character designs of My Hero Academia? The part about their eyes reminded me of another review and I'm really interested in your take, since there are so many characters in that show, too
Aaaahhh I always love your character design videos! I'm a bit late due to the being busy for the past few days, but I love Demon Slayer and these videos so I had to make sure I watched. :D
That same things when I found Demon slayer. The whole character design that got my attention. It on point. Same situation, late on type train. I'm not sure you going do more character design analyse demon slayer season 2 in future? Or maybe list or rank from best to greatest design
You need to make part 2 of this when demon slayer is over oh boy demon slayer has the most unique design's I'm telling you this is nothing way more greater design are coming every character design has a deep meaning too it reflects the Story in their design like author is a genius
I aprreciate your efforts SOO MUCH. Ever since I saw a video of jojo character design, I have been wanting someone to comment of demon slayer character design as well. The fact that people tend to comment on plot and character development but neglect the character design,...Oh, I pity them. Anyways, this video was really good. I liked and enjoyed your analysis.
Nice video, your analysis about the caharcters and your personal theories about the designs of someones it's really good and well elaborated. As someone who have read the manga I can't wait for what happens from both story and characters. Finally, if you make a 2nd part of this video I would like (if it not much to ask) if you could make an approach to the demons designs? I think their designs are equal or more interesting from the humans.
Great job on this video! Very entertaining and very useful for artists trying to make their character designs more unique, thank you and keep it up :)👍
Good job, I agree with most of your video, while I think some parts of the characters are too over designed (one example Mitsuri, I think her hair clashes too much), but the animation is so good that they don’t look out of place or jarring while in motion
This was a really good video. I remember your video about how you were treated by the Rwby crowd and I just want to say your videos always make me smiles and the subjects you pick always seem to catch my attention so fanominal job once again
Tomioka's pattern represents the losses of his. One the red side being his sister who got killed by a demon the other one and you are correct is sabito's who died saving him and everyone in the final selection. This is only noted in the manga and you could've found it on google
Thank you for making this video!!! It's a great analysis on the art style and character designs of a very great show!!! I hope to implement some of these elements in my art style in the future!!
When you said the self insert characters 4/6 that you had on screen are actually quite unique and well written and each are fairly recognizable except the middle two though nice video.
It is true that it takes time to make the unique designs in the manga before one of the chapters they have these little side things and Tanjiro and Nezukos first designs look very different from their designs now.
Fantastic video. Demon Slayer has such a beautiful unique look. The only other anime that I think is on par with its design is Bleach (and Bleach's animation isn't 1/10th as good as Demon Slayers's) Looking forward to a Jujutsu Kaisen vid. Strike while the iron is hot.
Despite my feelings about Demon Slayer's overall quality (not counting the anime), I'll admit the character designs are really good and easily the best thing about the series for me. You also gave me some stuff to think about with the eyes and hair shape.
So I’m not sure if your taking requests for topics or not but if you are then could you possibly do a discussion on the SinoAlice character designs? (If you don’t know what that is it’s essentially a mobile dark fantasy game with fairytales involved. It was also made by Yoko Taro the creator of the Nier games.)
Very new subscriber, just got into your content through one of your RWBY Videos, I’m enjoy it so far. Don’t know if you need any encouragement but just wanted to spread some anyway. here it is: YOU GO HEAD AND BETTER TALK YOUR SHIT!!!!👍👍
Demon slayer design has to have the best design for me if you look closely you can see the whole Story in theirs design Rui spider design threads tells his broken Bond I Will not gonna tell others once cause they are spoiler
Man, this characterer desing talk makes me think of dungeon meshi. Every characterer there has a unique look. I think you would like it if that's you jam.
Masks were the main reason I got into Tokyo Ghoul. It's a bit of a downer anime so you wouldn't like it. But it was what csme to mond with your comments on animes that frequently use masks.
A little nitpicky, but Honoka looks like an absolute derp and Kotori looks too wide-eyed at 6.02. But your point still stands - eyes convey so much meaning and looks like they changed the characters' personality so much
yoooooo u didnt read the manga but manage to guess giyuu back story right??? like damn, that some skills, also show this stories great character design.
5:40 I'm actually shocked at how good I am. I got Shinobu immediately and Inosuke after 2 seconds. I don't know the third, but if I had to guess it'd be less important demon, though my first guess was Rui. And I'm not even particularly a fan. I haven't watched anything about the show since like 2018
6:04 Yes. And I haven't watched Idolm@ster or Love Live or whatever this is. Bottom left girl is the only one that looks completely normal. You just didn't do a good enough job swapping them.
12:18 That's not fair at all. Subaru should not be there. His clothes are an obvious stand-out, but his eyes are also completely unique, and the hairstyle is very recognizable, too. You could have found a billion other generic protagonists, so why him? And I'm not just saying this because I like Re:Zero. The Monogatari series is one of my favorite animes of all time, but I can see that Araragi's design is lackluster to say the least.
12:30 That's just bullcrap. They are not tired design tropes. Because they aren't tropes. At least the top two definitely, 100% aren't. What the hell do you mean by "girl with long pink hair"? What kind of trope is that? That's just a realistic hairstyle with a unique color. And the black one is just a straight up realistic hair. Making normal looking hair is not a fucking trope. It's boring, sure. It's not great design, sure. But it is not a trope.
