Floating

Anime has many magic spells and psychic powers, but floating goes beyond them. Some moods make characters seem to float off the page in a dreamy, light state. At dusk, a schoolgirl may hover over a city or a hero may stop in mid-battle, hair and clothes flying. Floating can mean having supernatural powers, a wild dream, or a cool way to show off skills or feelings. Mob Psycho 100 and Cardcaptor Sakura use floating for action, linked to big psychic events. Mood matters in scenes where someone is lost in thought and floating with the clouds.

Floating characters usually have sparkles, feathers, petals, or glowing magical stuff. No gravity for a moment. Free-flowing clothes and hair convey a sense of escape. To set the mood, artists can treat boys, girls, and animals. You can see floating in action scenes, daydreams, or strange quiet times. No matter your taste—shoujo, sci-fi, or fantasy—this visual trick always grabs your attention.

To be honest, floating scenes are pretty. Perhaps freedom or the belief that anything is possible. Anime uses it to demonstrate a character's power or break up the running and yelling. No matter what, wallpaper floating moments stick with you.