Fishnets

Fishnets are great for designing edgy, rebellious, or stylized anime characters. Fishnets have a distinct cultural meaning not found in opaque tights or zettai ryouiki (absolute territory) thigh-highs. Using mesh or fishnet patterns on a character instantly connects them to goth, punk, or alternative fashion. It turns the picture from "innocent" to dangerous, grown-up, or mysterious.

Diverse anime use fishnets. Battle shounen like Naruto feature almost every ninja wearing a mesh undershirt to add visual texture to their combat gear. Fishnet stockings are worn under ripped jeans, skirts, or combat boots in goth-loli and punk scenes, as well as in casual and pin-up fanart. It is popular for mildly spicy, ecchi, or stylized pin-up art because the net's diamond pattern highlights curves and anatomy.

Draw fishnets is notoriously difficult for technical illustration. The artist must smoothly map the grid over the legs or arms, changing diamond sizes as the fabric stretches over the muscles. The wallpapers in this tag have great texture, deep contrast, and alternative fashion appeal, allowing artists to showcase their technical skills.