Style before acting

Choose the visual world first, then decide how the character moves, reacts, and is framed inside that world.

Identity remains fixed

A change from cute chibi to webtoon, noir, retro, or cinematic rendering must not turn the character into a different person or mascot.

Camera follows meaning

Use full-body or three-quarter framing when movement matters, and closer framing only when subtle facial emotion is the main message.

Effects stay supportive

Lighting, speed lines, particles, blur, or texture should reinforce the chosen style while preserving readability.