#the poses were heavily referenced from pinterest don't praise my anatomy lmao

[esoteric-champagne]

happy new year instead of 2024 art summary (pending) have what I was doing instead of working on a zine piece due tomorrow (redesigning characters I haven't drawn since like 2019), detailed thoughts under cut

Achikochuu: she ends up being a support hero, so I gave her a harness for carrying people on her back. the 2 motifs are hearts ("chuu" is the sfx of a kiss) and Y-shapes (her civilian first name is Yuuka). the hearts on the front of the harness are sensors for smoke and chemicals during search-and-rescue; I toyed with the idea of also having an infrared sensor, but that can be added as an accessory. she ties her hair into a bun instead of pigtails when she's older.

Pause: previously "Ms. Pause," she decides to go for a cooler look and a more underground role. so I stripped the colorful chest plate/pants out and replaced them with tac gear, focusing on the visor (sleeker and more functional than previous iterations). the fabric color can be configured for stealth in different terrain. the main motif is the pause symbol.

Polaris: mostly the same. I added more arrow shapes on her sleeves, the backs of her boots, and on her dress. she also has a belt with things she can throw (her Quirk is "redirect," so she can make basically anything into a boomerang) and her agency's communicator badge. the scarf looks the same, but it's detachable so it can tear away if someone grabs it.

Nebula: no changes except in my art style. I love her and she's a fan favorite lol.

Ataeru: previously only her top half was designed, so I finished it up. darker lines on her gloves, and her belt contains first aid stuff and snacks. it also has supplies for tying her braid back if it gets in the way. the laces on the boots are mostly ornamental.

Kiru: also not many changes. I added a belt on her thigh to holster a taser or something. her collar tears off so it can be used as a tourniquet or a headband to keep her hair out of her face. the blue glowing parts can all be turned off in "stealth mode." I simplified the design on her boots because it felt redundant to copy the gloves. she works for Genius Agency, so all of this comes in a denim variant as well...

Beansprout: more practical, but I'm still iffy about the colors. it's a long-sleeve/glove variant of the previous design. the chest plate has a stronger plant theme, and I finally designed some boots. I cut the skirt because her hair is less likely to catch on the shorts. from a Doylian perspective, her theme color is pink instead of yellow (like a beansprout) because pink is cuter. from a Watsonian perspective, it's because she chose the name "Beansprout" for its sound more than its literal meaning.

High Beam: I tried to make her cooler. her concept evolved into more of a supporting role, so I simplified her colors. she has sleeves, a belt, a pouch, and a visor for practical reasons. the coat is asymmetrical, and the tails are split for mobility. so now she kind of looks like a Home Depot bisexual lol...