Tattoo style
Anime tattoos
Anime tattoos bring characters and scenes from anime and manga to the skin, from clean line art to full colour.
What it looks like
Clean outlines, flat or cell-shaded colour and expressive characters.
Who it suits
Fans who want a favourite character or scene, in colour or black and grey.
Healing, ageing and what to watch for
Bring clear references and ask your artist about copyright-friendly reinterpretations of characters.
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Quick answers
What is a Anime tattoo?
Anime tattoos bring characters and scenes from anime and manga to the skin, from clean line art to full colour.
What is Anime good for?
Fans who want a favourite character or scene, in colour or black and grey.
What should I keep in mind with Anime?
Bring clear references and ask your artist about copyright-friendly reinterpretations of characters.
Other styles
BlackworkFine lineTraditional (Old School)Neo-traditionalRealismBlack & grey