Creating a new character design can be a daunting task. You might have too many ideas floating around in your head (or none at all!). When starting a new project it's best to keep an open mind – ...

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Lucas Lacerda uses a world-building approach to guide his design choices.

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Amber Warnock-Estrada is a young writer on the rise with an immense passion for video games, anime, and D&D. They have a wealth of experience reviewing games and reporting on events. They first found ...

Bungo Stray Dogs has been a long-time fan-favorite not just for its unique premise of literary figures with supernatural abilities, but for its distinctive character designs. The series masterfully ...