Bandages

Bandages are the quintessential look for the battle-hardened anime hero. These range from the strategic hand binding commonly associated with the martial artist to the full-body medical gauze indicating the character's narrow escape from danger. Note the strategic use of the frayed edges and the overlapping fabric to give the character a sense of history and grit.

The aesthetic commonly includes textured lines and shading to give the bandages depth and dimension. Character artists often experiment with contrast, using white bandages against the dark urban backdrop or rainy roads. Of course, let's not forget that a character caught mid-wrap during a quiet moment makes for a great phone lock screen that fans adore.