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Chibi (style)

Chibi is a type of drawing style that makes characters look really cute, small and funny! It's often used in Japanese cartoons, called anime.

Think about your favorite cartoon characters, they have hands and feet that are the same size as their head, right? Well, in chibi style, the characters are made even smaller and their features are exaggerated to make them super cute.

For example, a chibi character might have really big eyes and a tiny nose, and their head might be round like a bubble. They also usually have a small body with stubby limbs.

Chibi characters are often used to express emotions like happiness, excitement, or surprise in a really adorable way. People love to draw chibi versions of their favorite characters and share them on social media!
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