anime tattoo pictures and ideas
Animes are cartoons of Japanese origin. They arrived in Brazil in the mid-80s and are still loved today. They delight children and adults of different age groups.
There are those who associate an anime tattoo with fans of the geek style. It's not completely true. Geeks love anime but you don't have to be a 'new nerd' to like animation.
You might love some manga-inspired cartoons so intensely that you get an anime tattoo. And that's not unusual, is it? Many like just one anime because it was remarkable in its history and decided to create beautiful body art.
Inspirations? Ideas? We have a few below.
Dragon Ball Z
Dragon Ball Z, also known by fans as DBZ, is a Japanese animation super popular in Brazil since the 90's. The secret of such success to the point of leaving millions glazed on TV during the exhibition of the cartoon? A bit of a fight with some conflicts always trying to protect the earth from evil beings.
Goku is the main character, also the most requested in studios as a tattoo design.
It's important to choose a design that matches your style and skin tone. Opting for a wider print needs some space on the arm, on the leg.
It is also necessary to take some precautions to keep the paint color alive for a long time to avoid retouching.
The richness of details of an anime tattoo makes it necessary to look for a good professional for the design. Remember: the skin will be marked and removing it costs much more than doing it.
Look for a nice tattoo artist, aware of the importance of scratching a skin with permanent ink and analyze the portfolio (if possible with some indication) and only then head to the studio. Bad choice to mark the skin with an unrecognizable character in the eyes of a third party because the art was bad.
Knights of the Zodiac
Classic is classic and that status is undeniable with the Knights of the Zodiac. Many with anime tattoos with prints of the knights are not so geeks, but they have a history with the cartoon shown for the first time in Brazil through the extinct broadcaster Manchete.
The 12 knights in traditional version and in golden armor are on the list of most requested anime tattoos. And not without reason! They are popular all over the world!
Colors are what draw the most attention to a Knights of the Zodiac tattoo. The golden version of the characters is considered an “up” in the saga and needs a clear and clean skin to gain the touch of gold.
It's not easy to let the yellow paint have the same effect on the skin as it did on the animation. For this, the indication is a white and clean skin, without tattoos to cover.
Naruto
It's easy for young people to identify with Naruto. The young ninja aims to be the leader of his tribe's ninjas and in the meantime shares teenage dramas, always trying to improve his ability to fight.
Naruto's traits are considered simple to tattoo. He is a young blond man with a sleeveless kimono and a black sash around his waist. His face is also not very delicate, making life easier for the tattoo artist.
Close or not arm with a tattoo? A difficult decision, however, a very nice one to think about when you want a line with impact.
Many points must be evaluated before making the decision. A closed arm is not easy to hide and is still a problem (unfortunately) in some types of jobs.
However, it also hides blemishes and skin imperfections. You don't have to change your clothing style drastically to show the art on your skin, and it's the least painful place to scratch.
Evangelion
A group of young people need to protect the world from 'angels', invading beings. This is the plot of Evangelion, the most successful drawing in the manga version but with many fans of the anime.
The cool thing about this anime tattoo inspiration is having female characters, being a great female tattoo tip. There are many inspiring poses of girls for a beautiful tattoo.
black and white
Is color an issue for you? A black ink anime tattoo could be the solution.
In this type of choice, the ideal would be to be inspired by the manga, whose drawings are already black. The option could be for a specific painting or a cool print seen in Japanese comics.
watercolor
The watercolor technique leaves the skin with the subtlety of a painting and with a strong artistic touch. However, not all skin types look good with watercolor tattoos. Prerequisites are:
- Have clean skin. Unfortunately it is not possible to cover it because the line is light;
- You must have fair skin. On black skin, the detail of the watercolor dye does not stand out and some colors like yellow don't look good;
- Scars will not be covered very well.
Realistic / 3D
The more realistic a tattoo the better, right? In truth no. Some designs match your static look while others create a cool look.
In the case of anime tattoos, it's nice to have movement in the image, especially since the characters are seen in action on the screen. It looks much cooler and more impactful when the anime tattoo is in 3D or with a realistic touch.
Always check the studio hygiene items before starting your anime tattoo. Analyze whether the needle is disposable, the site is properly cleaned and the tattoo artist wears masks and gloves.
