Anime expressions3/26/2023 ![]() Most often these symbols show up on the heads of characters ( over their hair etc) and on clenched fists. As more popping veins…pop out… on a character, they are growing more and more irritated or angry. When some people are irritated or angry veins tend to pop out as their blood pressure increases. Like other symbols it is exaggerating reality. Technically speaking this symbol is called a cruciform popping vein. Most symbols are visually showing phrases we say such as “wound up” or “forked tongue.” It is easy to forget that anime is extremely exaggerated compared to most other art styles. To those of us used to them, they seem natural. Anime’s icongraphy ( as it is called) nicely conveys emotion and thoughts… but only if it is well understood. Like eye symbols, these symbols are iconic to anime. They are not as easy to understand as speed lines and eye symbols. ![]() The next set of symbols are a little stranger for people new to anime and manga. This is common in shows like Pokemon and Yugioh. This is usually used when 2 characters first start their rivalry. Two characters glare at each other and a spark passes between then. Anime and manga just takes the phrase literally. This one is pretty easy to understand as well. Normal sized tears are more common in dramas and more serious scenes. Waterfalls of tears shows how upset a character is.
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