Neochibi
| Neochibi | |
|---|---|
| Coined by | Remilia Corporation |
| Related concepts | New Net Art, Post-Authorship, Network Spirituality |
| Field | Post-anime aesthetics |
Neochibi is Remilia Corporation's contemporary, post-anime reinterpretation of Japanese chibi aesthetics, characterized by deliberately childlike, amateurish qualities often drawn in a Lefthand style – resembling art created with a non-dominant hand or mouse.[1] The style serves as the visual foundation for Remilia's digital NFT's such as Milady Maker.
Background: chibi conventions and post-anime
Traditional chibi (ちび, colloquially meaning "small" or "short") originated as an anime and manga art style characterized by exaggerated proportions—oversized heads comprising one-third to one-half of total character height, simplified rounded bodies with stubby limbs, and minimal detail. The style emerged through the 1970s-1980s, becoming codified through successful commercial applications like SD Gundam (1985) and widespread anime usage in series like Sailor Moon.
Remilia's approach to neochibi operates through a post-anime frame, where anime aesthetics are deliberately deconstructed and reinterpreted through a more critical, self-aware lens. This deconstruction involves the deliberate use of childlike, amateurish elements that reject the polish and professionalism of mainstream anime production, instead embracing imperfection and naivety as aesthetic values.
Lefthand style and amateurish aesthetics
A defining characteristic of Remilia's neochibi is the Lefthand style, which refers to artwork that appears to be drawn with a non-dominant hand (or with a computer mouse), resulting in intentionally wobbly lines, asymmetrical features, and childlike simplicity. This approach embraces imperfections that would typically be avoided in professional illustration.
Key elements of the lefthand style include:
- Deliberately unrefined linework that appears shaky or hesitant
- Asymmetrical features and proportions
- Simplified details that suggest amateur execution
- Digital appearance resembling early internet art or MS Paint drawings
- Rejection of technical polish and professional refinement
See also
References
- ↑ Remilia Corporation (August 2021). "Milady Maker: Notes on the Design Process". Remilia Corporation Blog. Retrieved November 6, 2025.