What is a Chibi?
If you have been around the Anime and Manga scene for long enough, you have probably heard someone mention a Chibi before
If you did not know what that was, you might have asked yourself, so what is a Chibi?
A Chibi is nothing more than a mini version and a Super-Deformed version of a Japanese-style anime and manga character.
What does Chibi Mean?
A childlike Anime or Manga character with exaggerated features
Meaning Super Deformed or short person or small child
What does a Chibi look like?
They are defined by their large heads and tiny bodies, which is what makes them so cute and adorable.
The Key Characteristics of a Chibi?
The Proportions are Bighead and Small Body
The Face can have huge eyes or even smaller type eyes.
The hands and feet can be exaggerated and can vary in many different styles.
What is the difference between chibi and anime?
An Anime Character is a full-body size adult or child, which still can be described as normal vs Chibi.
A Chibi is described as small, tiny, and a cute super-deformed version of its larger self.
What is the different style of Chibi?
The Chibi can come in many different shapes when it comes to their overall Proportions
Here is a list of the body types and head types
Body Types – Chubby, Thin, Thick, Half Thick, Normal
Head Types – Round, Square, Circle, Oval
Eyes – Happy, Sleepy, Crying, Angry, Embarrassed, Surprised, Normal, Derp
Who is the well-known famous Chibi?
1. Chibi Usagi From Sailor Moon
2. Unchou Kan’u. From: Koihime Musou
3. Umaru Doma From: Himouto! Umaru-chan
4. Taiga Aisaka From: Toradora
5. Tenten From: Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals
What is the Chibi Common Combos used for the head and body?
Chibi Combo 1
1. Head is around
2. Body Thin
3. Height is 2 heads tall
Chibi Combo 2
1. Head is childlike
2. Body Chubby
3. Height 2 – 3 heads tall
Chibi Combo 3
1. Head has larger puffy checks
2. Body is thick
3. Height is 2-3 heads tall
What are the best Chibi Anime series to watch?
These are my personal top 10 and ranked by popularity in no particular order
1. Himouto! Umaru-chan
2. Toradora SOS!
3. Isekai Quartet
4. Sword Art Online: Sword Art Offline
5. Attack on Titan: Junior High (Shinegeki! Kyojin Ghuugakkou
6. Dragon Half
7. Di Gi Charat
8. One Piece: Straw Hat Theater
9. Naruto SD: Rock Lee no Senishun Full-Power Ninden
10. Melancholy of Haruhi- chan Suzumiya
What are the best Chibi Manga series to read?
These are my personal top 10 and ranked by popularity in no particular order
1. Himouto! Umaru-chan
2. Hachune Miku’s Everyday Vocaloid Paradise
3. Genshin Impact 4-koma
4. Bungou Stray Dogs Wan!
5. The Bride was a Boy
6. Attack on Titan: Junior High
7. Full Metal Panic! Overload
8. Bleach 4-koma: Komaburi
9. Naruto: Chibi Sasuke’s Sharingan Legend
10. Record of Lodoss War: Welcome to Lodoss Island!
Final Thought on what is a Chibi?
I hope I answered the question, what is a Chibi? What are their key Characteristics?
From their Childlike features and Super deformed bodies to exaggerated styles, they can come in.
Be sure to check out the Anime and Manga mentioned in the list to understand a Chibi even more.
