#taiho shichauzo

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Random Thought: Why does all "90's Anime style" fanart just look like Sailor Moon?

Okay, obviously not all fanart looks like it. But if you were to type in "90s anime style" here on Tumblr or DeviantArt at the time of this post, it at least seems to be the majority stand-in for 90s anime aesthetic, right? Especially in the characters' eyes.

Don't me wrong, this is not a knock against Sailor Moon. It is a great anime, and the collective character designs by Kazuko Tadano, Ikuko Ito, and Mari Tominaga among other staff are iconic. So iconic that Tadano was brought back as the character designer for the latest Sailor Moon movies. That is quite the staying power.

But let's be fair, there are plenty of 90s anime out there that can also be used as inspiration. So, here are the names of 11 character designers alongside some gifs of shows/projects they worked on in that role. Some you may not know but you've seen their work, and others you probably know for their distinct art style or association with a franchise.

Things worth noting: First, the years listed here with some anime may reflect when the artists' work started airing, rather than when the anime itself actually started. Some folks listed here enter their projects mid-production in other roles, while others are in the role from the start. Second, each entry will list 1 or 2 projects aired/released during the 90s, but it will be noted if the artist's role continues beyond that with certain franchises. Lastly, these artists are listed in no particular order, so no "top 11" hierarchy. With that said, here's our examples:

Hisashi Eguchi (Roujin Z[1991], Sonic the Hedgehog CD [1993])

2. Katsuyoshi Nakatsuru(Dragon Ball franchise (Z [1993-96], GT [1996], Daima [2024]), Digimon franchise [1999-2002, 2019-2023])

3. Kumiko Takahashi (Cardcaptor Sakura [1998-2000], Birdy The Mighty[1996])

4. Takahiro Yoshimatsu (Trigun[1998], Slayers franchise[1995-97])

5. Atsuko Nakajima (Ranma 1/2[1989-1992], You're Under Arrest[1996])

6. Sayuri Ichiishi (Pokémon[Pokémon design: 1996-present, human character design: 1996-2017])

7. Atsuko Ishida (Magic Knight Rayearth[1994-1995])

8. Masaya Onishi (Yu Yu Hakusho[1993-1994])

9. Toshihiro Kawamoto(Cowboy Bebop[1998-1999], Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team[1996])

10. Hiroshi Osaka(Gundam franchise[Mobile Suit Victory Gundam: 1993-1994, Mobile Fighter G-Gundam:1994-1995])

11. Yoshiyuki Sadamoto(Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water[1990-1991], Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise[1995-1997, 2007-2021])

Might've leaned a bit more on the Shonen side of things than Shojo, but I hope you can see my point😅. There are tons of 90s anime out there with their own unique feel and aesthetic. These are only 11 names that I found.

For anyone drawing 90s anime style fanart, I hope this has given you some inspiration, and I encourage anyone reading this to look up your favourite anime on Anime News Network's encyclopedia and see who's responsible for helping bring your favorite characters to life on screen and what other shows they've worked on.

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Series: Taiho Shichauzo Artist: Fujishima Kousuke Publication: Taiho Shichauzo Postcard Book 1 (11/1996) Source: Scanned from my personal collection

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Huntress Finest!

Jaune: "Would you like to go out today, Ms. Nikos?"

Jaune: No, saying Ms. Nikos sounds way too weird.

Jaune: "Let's hang out today!"

Jaune: Mm, if I'm asking her out, I probably shouldn't be so demanding.

Jaune: "Hey, let's go hang out! Huh?! Huh?!"

Jaune: No. I'll just look like an idiot.

Pyrrha: Is everything alright, Jaune?

Jaune: P-PYRRHA! I DIDN'T- Wait, what are you doing here? And isn't that Bumblebee?

Pyrrha: Mhm! Yang asked me to give her another tune-up. She said that she sounded so perfect, she had to ride around all night last time.

Jaune: I thought nobody was allowed to touch Bumblebee?

Pyrrha: She can be very picky with who touches her. Both Yang AND Bumblebee.

Jaune: Actually, can I ask you to take a look at something for me?

Pyrrha: Of course, but you might have to wait. I have a lot of other things to take care of.

Jaune: No, no, I understand. It can wait.

Ruby: No, it can't wait! This is no time to be talking motorhead, you know!

Pyrrha: Well, I waited for our sparring match, but you overslept.

Ruby: Wh- No! No, no, no! That's not what this is about! And you! Do it already!

Jaune: Er... Ah... W-Would you, um...

Pyrrha: What is going on with you two? You're both acting very weird.

Nora: Jauney here is trying to keep you from going out with Cardin, so he's asking you out himself~!

Jaune: Ack-! Hah-! Ogh-!

Nora: He says, "Are you free this weekend?"

Pyrrha: Oh, this weekend?

Jaune: YES!

Pyrrha: ...No. I'm sorry, but I already have plans this weekend.

Jaune: ...

Pyrrha: And what's this about Cardin?!

Nora: Ah! W-Well, Ren said he didn't know your plans, so I, uh, well... (Looks outside, RWBYRCFVY glare at her)

RWBYRCFVY: NORA!

Nora: Ah... Eto... Bleh..?

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Nora: (Groans through gag, Tied up in a bag)

Ren: You have no one to blame but yourself, Nora.

[roseillith]

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Taiho Shichau zo page spread illustrated by Hiroko Kazui-- Animage (12/1997)

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夏休む

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フライングキッズ - 僕であるために FLYING KIDS - Boku De Aru Tame Ni Taiho Shichauzo - 2nd Opening Theme

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[nooooough]

Bleh

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逮捕しちゃうぞ / taiho shichauzo! (you're under arrest!)

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I'm curious on where these two anime characters are from :-]

Shirasagi Yumiko from Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei (1987)

Nikaidou Yoriko from Taiho Shichauzo (1994)

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[ 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗶 x 𝗠𝗶𝘆𝘂𝗸𝗶 ]

𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐞 Taiho Shichauzo • 逮捕しちゃうぞ (1994) 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 Kōsuke Fujishima 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 DEEN 𝐝𝐢𝐫. Kazuhiro Furuhashi

𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦: 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘴

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Watch List- Anime and Foreign Language Animation (Latest Update Nov. 6, 2024)

Non-English Animation watch list. I keep this one separate from general shows because I vary in whether i want to watch subs or dubs, not to mention the fact that some don't have a dub at all so I can't watch some of these as casually as I can a show in English.

Because of the sheer number of things I want to watch I’m separating my watch list posts into four categories. I keep them separate primarily for organization so I can decide what to watch based different variables (mood, time, language, etc)

I’m pretty much constantly adding things to all of my lists- hence why I’m amending when this was last updated to the title itself- and will update this post anytime I update the wheel I use to randomize my next choice, which usually happens after I’ve added or subtracted a significant number of options.

30,000 Miles From Chang’an

5 Centimeters Per Second

Afro Samurai

Akanuke Ichiban

All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku

All Saints' Street

Animal Arithmetic

Another

Asobi Asobase

Azumanga Daioh

Baccano!

Bakemonogatari

Belladonna of Sadness

Blackfox

Black Dynamite

Black Rock Shooter

Blood: The Last Vampire

Blue Submarine No. 6

Bocchi the Rock

Boku no Marie

Boogiepop Phantom

Boys Over Flowers

Brand New Animal

Bubblegum Crisis

Bungou Stray Dogs

Catnapped!

Cencoroll

Code Geass

Corpse Princess

Cowboy Bebop

Creamy Mami Long Goodbye

Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE!

Cyborg Neko Chan

Darker Than Black

Darling in the Franxx

Dead Leaves

Death Parade

Dennou Coil

Devilman Crybaby

Diabolik Lovers

Dirty Pair

DRAMAtical Murder

Eccentric Family

Eden of the East

El Hazard

Elfen Lied

Ergo Proxy

Escaflowne

Eureka Seven

FLCL

Force of Will

Franken’s Gears

From Up On Poppy Hill

Ghost Hound

Ghost in the Shell

Golden Boy

Gravity Daze The Animation: Ouverture

Gunbuster

Gunsmith Cats

Gurren Lagann

Haibane Renmei

Hamatora The Animation

Hataage! Kemono Michi

Hataraku Maou-sama

Hell Girl

Housing Complex C

Hyouka

I Can Hear the Sea

Jin-roh the Wolf Brigade

Kabeneri of the Iron Fortress

Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

Kazemakase Tsukikage Ran

Kill la Kill

King of Prism by Pretty Rhythm

Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu

Kite

Kite Liberator

Kizumonogatari part 1: Tekketsu

Koneko no Studio

Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni

Koutetsujou no kabaneri

Legacy of Al Caral

Little Witch Academia

Magnetic Rose

Megalo Box

Megami Paradise

Memories: Magnetic Rose

Metropolis

Mezzo Forte

Michiko to Hatchin

Millenium Actress

Mob Psycho 100

Mobile Police Patlabor

Monogatari

Mononoke

Moon, Laika, and the Bloodsucking Princess

Mousou Dairinin

My My Mai

Neo Rengo

Neo Tokyo

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Nichijou

Night On The Galactic Railroad

Obsolete

Ocean Waves

OddTaxi

Ojamajo Doremi

Only Yesterday

Ookiku Furikabutte

Osomatsu-san

Otaku no Video

Overlord

Panty and Stocking

Paprika

Paranoia Agent

Patlabor

Perfect Blue

Please Save My Earth

Pom Poko

Pretty Cure

Princess Tutu

Project Ako

Read or Die

Redline

Robot Carnival

Romeo no Aoi Sora

Rust Eater Bisco

Samurai Champloo

Serial Experiments Lain

Sherlock Hound

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo

Shirokuma Cafe

Shoujo Kakumei Utena

Sirius the Jaeger

Slayers

Speed Grapher

Steamboy

Summer Ghost

Superflat Monogram

Suzume no Tojimari

Sword of the Stranger

Taiho Shichauzo

Tales From Earthsea

Tenchi Muyo

Tenrou: Sirius the Jaeger

The Big O

The Boy and the Heron

The Deer King

The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

The Gymnastics Samurai

The Idaten Deities Know Only Peace

The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya

The Ocean Waves

The Place Promised In Our Early Days

The Secret World of Arrietty

The Tatami Galaxy

The Wind Rises

Tokyo Babylon

Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru

Trigun

Typhoon Noruda

Uchuu Patrol Luluco

Uta no Prince Sama

Vampire Hunter D

Vampire in the Garden

Violet Evergarden

Watashi ga Motete Dousunda

Weathering With You

Witch Hunter Robin

Wolf Children

Wolf's Rain

Yasuke

Yatterman

Yoru Wa Mikikashi Arukeyo Otome

Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru

Zankyou no Terror

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Taiho Shichauzo (TV) LD and video advertisement--Anime V Magazine (05/1997)