| Okay, I get that they're not really fully closed, more like they're just narrowed or squinting, especially when smiling. But still... |
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| I don’t know since different characters have it for different reasons, like for example Kazuho from Non Non Biyori has her eyes shut to symbolize how tired she always is while characters like Chizuru from Ika Musume have them shut to symbolize her kindness, which goes away when she opens her eyes |
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| to save time in not drawing eyes (30 character limit) |
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| I don't know why is that a thing but I hate it for some reason lol... it's one of my biggest pet peeves. |
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| That's a good question, I honestly never really noticed |
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| Just usual anime character design shenanigans |
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To emphasize laziness in a character most likely, kinda like these two. |
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| Because they thinks it's cool and avoidable watching situations in front. |
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| Maybe it's for slanted eyes )))))))))))) |
Hyacinth05May 12, 2021 9:36 PM
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because most japanese people eyes are narrowed and hardly seen from afar, so they draw it closely. |
User-Name said: because most japanese people eyes are narrowed and hardly seen from afar, so they draw it closely. I really doubt that it's because of Japanese eyes, wouldn't most characters have closed eyes if that was the case? |
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Zodazzle said: the whole "big and large eyes" anime/manga concept came from their lack of them :pUser-Name said: because most japanese people eyes are narrowed and hardly seen from afar, so they draw it closely. I really doubt that it's because of Japanese eyes, wouldn't most characters have closed eyes if that was the case? (i think) |
spaesu said: i would say it's probably just the artstyle or supposed to be part of their character or just to save time animating the eyes lol. @User-Name but sometimes their eyes are completely closed. |
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Scordolo said: what i'm trying to say is - that's how it's look on some japanese people, like most of their eyes are shut, they just went and exaggerate in drawing. (see yang-lee case in FMAB)spaesu said: i would say it's probably just the artstyle or supposed to be part of their character or just to save time animating the eyes lol. @User-Name but sometimes their eyes are completely closed. again, it's only theory |
| Good question and I don't know... I noticed tho, that the ones who have their eyes closed are kind of shady. Like Gin from Bleach. Maybe that could be one reason? |
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| personality trait and it helps design-wise, the anime looks more diverse in this way. |
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| because they are plotting something |
Trvshy said: Good question and I don't know... I noticed tho, that the ones who have their eyes closed are kind of shady. Like Gin from Bleach. Maybe that could be one reason? Characters with their eyes closed kinda look like foxes, and since foxes (or kitsune more specifically) are known to be tricksters in Japanese mythology makes sense that characters like that tend to be shady.  |
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| It's a trope. Eyes Always Shut - https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/EyesAlwaysShut This describes characters who appear to have their eyes shut constantly, except, perhaps, for a few instances of surprise or shock. Nevertheless, they still give every indication of being able to see — which implies that this characteristic is actually more of a pronounced squint. This is an old device to imply wisdom; more recently, it's been used as a device to show "wise guys". This device, when used as such, is called "kitsune no me" in Japanese ("fox eyes" or "shifty eyes" in English). |
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| It's because of CuLtUrAl ApRoPrIaTiOn |
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| I always thought of it as an Asian design trope, as with this joke from Yugioh The Abridged Series In many anime, closed eye characters who open their eyes in a scene can have a huge dramatic effect, or it can be significant to the character's personality. Otherwise, easier to animate is also an option I suppose, but I find that hard to believe that it is the primary reason for having the eyes closed. As a design aesthetic, it can be very memorable. I would say that the characters who have closed eyes have it for different reasons decided on by the creators. |
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| All of those characters are going to be in a future show that hasn't been officially announced yet where the Society of the Shut Eye takes over the multiverse. I'm getting kind of hyped considering how long they've been foreshadowing it. In all seriousness in some cases it's probably just for the dramatic effect achieved when they do open their eyes. It's a trope I enjoy so I don't mind. |
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| Because they are too powerful when their eyes are open, given that most characters who blindfold or close their eyes are strong. (It's just a joke, so don't take it serious XD There's a saying from Chinese anime community, "characters with squinting eyes are monsters".) |
| The funnier answer is that Snorlax can fire Hyper Beam from their eyes when they're open. So........ |
| Feels cool when they finally reveal their eyes which most of the time has special effects. |
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| It's to portray a character's two-sidedness. Like a guy is AWARE that there's bullshit all around him, but he closes his eyes to it. Like he accepts it and plays along. A lot of expression is in the eyes. You can read a lot of intent in them. So if you close your eyes, you're hiding your (not necessarily evil) intent. |
| It just kinda works. Like Kaneda Suekichi. He has his eyes closed all the time. It might signify his wisdom |
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| bcuz if they open their eyes, then the world will get destoryed its just facts |
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| because they're sleepy, if they open their eyes, they are awake so zzzzzzZzzzzzZzzz |
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| Most characters that I see who has closed eyes are onee-sans and chill or laidback characters. |
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| Cause they're FRIED on an edible lololol |
| Sometimes it's cuz eyes tell a lot about the person so keeping their eyes closed make them more mysterious. But since many people do this, it's become a trope when the characters opening their eyes means they're serious about something or about to do/say something badass |
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