Very cute!

The rendering and anti-aliasing is fantastic!

I definitely had a full reference, would've taken me ages to improvise something like this. It was something that I found on pinterest, blocked out a mannequin-style rendition of the bones/shapes, and then did the detail rendering. Along the way I also modified the proportions until it was a body type I liked, stopping short of exaggerating the anatomy to anime-like levels (so it's definitely not a perfect xvln emulation!). The costume was a different reference of 'judge robes' that I just approximated in, using a palette borrowed from one of xvln's other pieces with a character wearing black. Detailing 'pleated black cloth' was tricky as well, especially in the limited color bands that xvln tends towards

edit: here is the pinterest ref, but I suspect that this itself is based on a stock photo from AdorkaStock, despite not being able to locate an exact duplicate

Ha, great title! I recognized your target immediately!

Hah, yeah. I considered adding a parody "SFW" tag to the preview

This is incredibly cool. You say the bottom one looks off but to me it looks so smooth, I can't even imagine the amount of work this kind of thing must take

Great piece title. The power of imagination makes this one work

I love the brushstroke effects! They turned out great

The atmosphere created here is really intriguing, I want to see more!

I like the animation!

I appreciate the detailed description, and what a great depiction to match!

I really like the eyes, very cute!

I was thinking 'nice subpixeling' while looking at it, and then I read your description. I think you did a great job on it!

Incredible work, so smooth

That on in the center is hypnotic, it really looks 3D

The goofy face is so lovable. I'm picturing this guy wobbling like one of those car dealership inflatable thingies. Also, nice antialiasing!

Glad to see you entering challenges again! This monster is so creepy, great work!

Nice, but it's currently the year 2026!

I've been looking at this for a long time, I want to know what it's supposed to spell. I believe I see the "-cotilla" but I'm having trouble with the first part.

Great stylization regardless!

I love the crab with the stylus! Also, great rendering, that DS looks awesome

I can hear this gif

Seconded, also great lighting and posing

I think the GameCube is the apex controller, even when you compare with other parties like XBox and PS

Cute! I love the giant bow tie

I love their expressions and the Metal Slug influence!