Transforming Dragon Ball Super into Dragon Ball Z | EPISODE #1 | The Anatomy of Anime

A video on YouTube. In Anime, a Krater category.

Summary by Krater

The creator redraws various characters from Dragon Ball Super in the art style of Dragon Ball Z, analysing how changes in color design, line weight, and compositing affect the aesthetic of the series.

From the video

Answers: What would Dragon Ball Super characters look like in the Dragon Ball Z art style?

Dragon Ball Z art style
Dragon Ball Super character design
Anime art style evolution
Color grading and shading in anime
Digital vs cel animation

What it concludes

Dragon Ball Super characters look significantly younger or differently proportioned compared to their ages in Dragon Ball Z.
The 16mm film stock used in older anime added a textured, grainy intensity compared to digital coloring.
Applying three-tone shading and more defined line weight helps recapture the aesthetic of Dragon Ball Z.
Overly vibrant and saturated color schemes in Dragon Ball Super can detract from the artwork compared to Dragon Ball Z's pastel and muted tones.

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