And I usually laugh my butt off when I see S.D. Chibi can be translated as ‘little’ (e.g., Chibi Maruko-chan, which means Little Miss Maruko), but it is not used the same way as chiisana and chiisai (‘tiny,’ ‘small,’ ‘little’ in Japanese), but rather ‘cute’. This style, also known as super-deformed (shorthanded as S.D.), has since found its way into anime and manga fandom through its usage in manga works. Typically, these characters minor small and chubby with stubby limbs and oversized heads. The term is widely used in Japan to describe a caricature style capture where characters are exaggerated. It comes from the verb 禿びる (chibiru), which means ‘to wear out and become shorter’ (the tip of something). Chibi is a Japanese slang word describing something or someone short. However, if I mention the word Chibi (ちび or チビ), that perhaps does ring a bell. SD or Super Deformed is probably not a term you often hear. So why am I doing this review? Well, as I said, I like S.D. The only one that will always hold a special place in my heart is Code Geass. I’m probably one who dropped Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann or did not watch a lot of Gundam, Neon Genesis, or other Mecha-esque anime. I’m not the biggest fan of Mecha’s or Gundam, but I appreciate an S.D.
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