Popular worldwide, anime tattoos feature characters, symbols or scenes from anime series, movies or manga.
This tattoo style offers fans a way to express their love for anime, show off their favourite characters and carry a piece of anime culture with them permanently.
Popular worldwide, anime tattoos feature characters, symbols or scenes from anime series, movies or manga.
This tattoo style offers fans a way to express their love for anime, show off their favourite characters and carry a piece of anime culture with them permanently.
Different Styles of Anime Tattoos
While there are many different styles of biomechanical tattoos, some of the most common include
New School Anime
Known as the best-suited choice for anime tattoos, new school anime is all about incorporating bold, vibrant colours, details and shading to make the subject of your tattoo look 3D.
Since anime cartoons also utilise bright colours and details to tell their stories, it’s the perfect fit for creating aesthetically pleasing tattoos that effortlessly capture the essence of your favourite anime characters or stories.
Known for its distinctive characteristics of sharp angles and exaggerated features, Japanese anime style tattoos are perfect for those wanting to portray characters from the horror genre of anime.
Using deep, rich colours that add depth and vibrant, mythological creatures really come alive when this style is utilised.
The one thing to note about anime is that there are so many different characters, stories and manga to choose from, making the designs for anime tattoos endless!
Here are some of the most popular anime tattoo ideas.
Pokemon
Most known for its animated series, Pokemon originated in 1997 and has been one of the most popular anime ever since.
With so many different characters (both human and Pokemon), you aren’t limited in choice when deciding which of your favourite characters you’d like to get inked.
Dragon Ball Z
Like Pokemon, the Dragon Ball Z animated series is incredibly popular and successful, making it an excellent choice for a tattoo.
Whether it’s a colourful fight scene with Goku or a small outline of one of the main characters, everything about Dragon Ball Z is so recognisable that there is a tattoo idea for every fan to enjoy.
Sailor Moon
For many young girls in the '90s, Sailor Moon was one of the best-animated series, and her legacy and cultural impact are still within society today.
While there are many tattoo designs for Sailor Moon, the symbols for each Sailor are some of the most popular!
Naruto
Originally published as a manga comic in 1997, Naruto was later adapted into a series that ran from 1999 to 2014.
As the third-best-selling manga series worldwide, Naruto is also one of the most popular anime series.
Due to the bright colours and aesthetics of the show, Naruto tattoos are some of the most popular ranging from small pieces to anime sleeve tattoos.
Death Note
If you’re a fan of horror animated series, then one of the best tattoo ideas for you is a Death Note one.
Originally a manga comic, Death Note has also had a few runs as an animated series. However, due to its genre and elements, it is seen as a controversial show.
Because it’s so different to other anime, it makes for a great tattoo. One of the most popular tattoo styles from Death Note is the character of Ryuk.
Design Tips for Anime Tattoos
If you’re thinking about getting a tattoo to honour your favourite anime character or series, there are a few things to consider first.
If you already know what design you want or would like to talk with a tattoo artist to get some more ideas, book an appointment at your nearest Celebrity Ink studio!
Size
How big do you want your tattoo to be? It all depends on what you want to get tattooed. An anime sleeve tattoo may be better than a small piece if you want to express love for an entire series and its most famous elements, such as Naruto or Pokemon.
Placement
Once you’ve determined your tattoo's size, you must decide where to get it.
If you’re getting a large tattoo that will take up lots of space, the best places to get it are on your back, chest or arms as a sleeve. However, if you’re getting a small tattoo, you can put it anywhere.
Style
As mentioned above, there are three distinct styles of anime tattoos. The style you choose will depend on the subject of your tattoo.
If you want to get a tattoo of your favourite character in 3D form, the best style is new school anime. However, if you want a tattoo in true manga form, then the illustrative style is the better choice.
If you want to showcase your love for a particular anime character, series or manga, a tattoo is a great way to do so.
Remember, your imagination knows no bounds, and neither do we. It’s your skin, your story, your choice. Contact us now, and let's bring your tattoo aspirations to life.
