Symbol-shaped Pupils

People often say that eyes are the windows to the soul, but in anime character design, they can be actual shapes that show you what a character is thinking. Pupils shaped like symbols are one of those unique style choices that set a character apart from the rest of the cast right away. These characters do not have the usual round black dot for their eyes. Instead, they look out at the world through hearts, stars, crosses, or even flowers. It is a strange detail that gives close-up portraits a lot of personality and style.

There are so many different things you can do with this tag. You have the classic heart-shaped pupils, which are a sign of extreme love, hypnosis, or a charm like a succubus. These pupils are common in both cute rom-coms and more edgy fanservice art. Then there are the star pupils, which have become very popular lately. They usually stand for the sparkling charm of idols or a character with big dreams. Crosses and X-shapes are often seen on snipers or cyborgs, and they tend to be cool, dangerous, or mechanical.

These artists really go all out with their designs. They use the unique shape of the pupil to hold the color and light of the whole iris in place. When a glowing symbol is placed against a dark background, it creates a hypnotic effect that works great for wallpapers. This collection has the most creative eye designs in the medium, whether you want the "psycho" look of swirling spirals or the sparkly look of shoujo art.