Why Most Japanese Clip Art Looks Like This

349K views · 4 years ago · explainer · evergreen

A video from the channel Life Where I'm From that explains why so much Japanese clip art has the same recognizable look. It looks at where the style comes from and what makes it feel familiar.

HN people submitted it several times as a worthwhile look at a distinctive illustration style.

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