The "Eye's" have it

Post by **JWR** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:42 am

We all have different aspects of the anime images we like. One thing that stands out and most point out as a major difference between Anime and American cartoons is the care, detail given to the Eyes. As the "Windows to the soul" the expression and emotions the artists can bring though them is impressive to say the least

So in your collections which images have the best eyes?

I will start with 3 that stand out for me

Akari from To Heart http://ryan.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv_ ... mID=259227

Aoi from Ai Yori Aoshi http://ryan.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv_ ... mID=125199

Rin from Maburaho http://ryan.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv_ ... mID=231517

Wendy · Post by **Wendy** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:24 pm

Oh, look at the new mod :3
Love that Akari cel, so pretty.

I'd post a pissed Vegeta cel, but since I don't have it uploaded yet I guess I'll have to go with Princess Ahnasu from Windaria: http://mementomori.rubberslug.com/galle ... mID=168775

Mama, from Tenshi ni Narumon: http://mementomori.rubberslug.com/galle ... mID=176010
And Shizuku, from Hunter x Hunter: http://mementomori.rubberslug.com/galle ... mID=243297

Drac of the Sharp Smiles · Sat Jul 19, 2014 12:37 pm

I simply must reply to this because I have two sketches that are so perfect to what you mean. ^_^ These are oddities in my collection because I usually prefer things panned back, showing multiple characters and/or interaction between characters and objects, etc... But these two made me throw that out the window. They just both show the personalities respective characters perfectly!

Bonten from Amatsuki....
http://dracofthesharpsmiles.home.comcas ... 3-Eyes.JPG

.... and Integra from Hellsing OVA:
http://dracofthesharpsmiles.home.comcas ... 1-Eyes.jpg

(These are only slightly cropped, as I prefer not to show any of my sketches in their 100% entirety, but no major image components are left out.... the entirety of the focus of the image really is JUST the eyes! ^_^)

(Edited because I can't spell! Yay!)

theultimatebrucelee · Post by **theultimatebrucelee** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 2:56 pm

I think this Shiori from Tokimeki Memorial has detailed eyes: http://lee.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv_i ... mID=308700
Seems like this is true for quite a few characters from dating sim converted anime.

For sketch there are Kaon from Kyoshiro to Towa no Sora: http://lee.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv_i ... mID=367487
and Mion from Higurashi: http://lee.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv_i ... mID=376662

kathpatty · Post by **kathpatty** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:58 pm

Some of my favorites:

Tama/ Taka from FY :
http://kathpatty.rubberslug.com/gallery ... mID=244225
Takano from Sekai-ichi Hatsukoi:
http://kathpatty.rubberslug.com/gallery ... mID=341461
Toshiro from Bleach:
http://kathpatty.rubberslug.com/gallery ... mID=334614

Post by **sensei** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 8:16 pm

Good theme for sharing!

Magic Knight Rayearth was a great series for eyes of many different expressions. I love this blue-ice look of the OVA's Umi and this fiery smolder of the TV series' Hikaru.

Plus this creepy night-time reverie look from poor hapless Yuusuke in Tenshi ni Harumon.

And in case you assumed eyes had to be wide open to be expressive...

Lots more eyes in my sketches, but I'll end witha tired but determined glare from Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne.

KinoLRB · Post by **KinoLRB** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 9:11 pm

A few of my favorites:

This cel of the egg-bearer from Angel's Egg. Her eyes aren't big or colorful, but sad and distant.

http://celluloidcentral.rubberslug.com/ ... mID=371680

This sketch of Kino. The line-work in her eyes is so delicate.

http://celluloidcentral.rubberslug.com/ ... mID=372440

This cel of Ushio from Neo Ranga. I love the color.

http://celluloidcentral.rubberslug.com/ ... mID=371666

tex-chan · Post by **tex-chan** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:02 pm

Mikagami, from Flame of Recca
Sakura, from CCS
Kanzeon Botsatsu, Gensoumaden Saiyuki

Yuuki · Post by **Yuuki** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:21 pm

Ooo lovely topic

My favourite is the one I don't have an updated scan for, but I love this shot of Li watching Sakura (CCS).

I loved how the eyes looked in the layout sketch I got for Utako from CCD - it was fantastically better and more expressive than when she was put on model for her sketch/cel.

Honourable mention to Nokoru (CCD) because the shot I have is nothing but his eye o_O

Post by **Rekka Alexiel** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 10:32 pm

Oh, great thread, JWR!

It's really interesting to take a closer look at my own collecting habits... I've come to the realization that I have a particular fondness for the designs by Motohashi Hideyuki. I never realized it until I found that I collected many items from the various series he worked on, most notibly for me: B't X.

But as far as cool eyes go, here's a couple from my gallery:

Art designs by Motohashi Hideyuki:

Teppei from B’t X
http://rekka.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=362722

Young Quatro w/ tears from B’t X
http://rekka.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=359113

Rei from Tokimeki Memorial
http://rekka.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=324408

Angel Breed from Nightwalker
Although there isn't much detail in the eyes, they just seem to express much more that way. <3
http://rekka.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=376181

Other honorable mentions:
Koichi from Takegami
http://rekka.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=366354

Aya from Weiss Kreuz
http://rekka.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=342488

Kamome from Akihabara Dennou Gumi
http://rekka.rubberslug.com/gallery/inv ... mID=371334

ReiTheJelly · Post by **ReiTheJelly** » Mon Jul 21, 2014 5:38 pm

These are probably my best:

Kotori, X/1999: http://stemcels.rubberslug.com/gallery/ ... emID=94905
Hinoto, X2 music video: http://stemcels.rubberslug.com/gallery/ ... mID=273679
Clef, Magic Knight Rayearth OVA: http://stemcels.rubberslug.com/gallery/ ... mID=179765
Miyuki, Miyuki-chan in Wonderland: http://stemcels.rubberslug.com/gallery/ ... mID=126304
Kamui, X/1999: http://stemcels.rubberslug.com/gallery/ ... mID=345001
Kagura, Inu Yasha: http://stemcels.rubberslug.com/gallery/ ... mID=237857
Raphael, Tenshi in Narumon: http://stemcels.rubberslug.com/gallery/ ... mID=189559

eyes0nme19 · Post by **eyes0nme19** » Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:29 pm

I love it when artists stress on the eyes, here are some of my 'eye' favorites!

Makino from Hana Yori Dango
http://eyes0nme19.rubberslug.com/galler ... mID=359110

Sasuke from Naruto
http://eyes0nme19.rubberslug.com/galler ... mID=348690

Sakuragi from Slam Dunk
http://eyes0nme19.rubberslug.com/galler ... mID=330126

Yami from Yugioh
http://eyes0nme19.rubberslug.com/galler ... mID=330126

Hakkai from Saiyuki
http://eyes0nme19.rubberslug.com/galler ... mID=311308

My ultimate fav, Fuuko from Flame of Recca

http://eyes0nme19.rubberslug.com/galler ... mID=358095

Keropi · Post by **Keropi** » Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:42 pm

I've always had a bit of a thing for this Refrain Blue cel:

Her eyes always looked like red jewels to me. Their coloring was difficult to pull off in scans. It took me a long time to adjust the image properly.

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