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I know that every anime (and manga) has a different drawing style depending on
who drew it.

![Naruto](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4jCNxm.jpg)

![Special A](https://i.stack.imgur.com/t9O3am.jpg)

Clearly these aren't drawn by the same person. However, are there any set or
common differences in drawing or animation styles between those targeting
different demographics (shoujo, shonen, seinen, josei)?


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Is there a difference in drawing style between different anime for different demographics?


As @nhahtdh said, this is very broad, but I'll try give an overview.

**Shoujo** contains a lot of flowery imagery and tends to emphasise the
figures of genders - broad, manly shoulders for guys; short,slim, long-legged
girls. Many of the female characters have huge eyes with eyelashes that stand
out. Usually, colors used in shoujo are lighter. Many times, colors like pink,
light brown, yellow and light blue are used.

![Typical shoujo scene](https://i.stack.imgur.com/7EvkKm.jpg)

**Shounen** art is usually sharper and more defined than shoujo art.
Obviously, there will be more action sequences with many dynamic angles and
poses. Shounen tends to use more darker colors such as black and dark blue.

![Bleach promotional art](https://i.stack.imgur.com/av827m.jpg)

**Josei** characters are more realistically proportioned than the exaggerated
shoujo artwork.

![Josei example](https://i.stack.imgur.com/MWaJbl.jpg)

**Seinen** manga is a similar contrast from shounen, being more realistically
proportioned. As seinen caters for the older males, a lot of seinen targeted
material is ecchi or H, so this can vary quite a bit.

![Sprite \(manga\)](https://i.stack.imgur.com/BDeSim.jpg)

Within genres, styles can change also. **4koma** manga consists of 4 panels
and is usually comedy-oriented. Because of the lack of space, usually the
artists prefer to use simpler-designed characters. This is similar to many
comedy-based shows that concentrate on the jokes rather than detailed, deep
characters.

![Nyoro~n](https://i.stack.imgur.com/rTQmNl.jpg)

Obviously, the manga is **very** much artist-dependent, but I hope this gives
a rough outline.

I think it's worth noting that sometimes shows can parody the art styles of
other genres - like this scene from _Kore wa zombie desu ka?_ with a
stereotypical shoujo scene.

![enter image description here](https://i.stack.imgur.com/5cNGHl.png)

[Reference - Shounen Vs Shoujo Art Styles](http://anime.wuxiaedge.com/art-of-
anime-looking-at-shonen-and-shojo-drawing-styles/)


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