3D Artist known on Reddit as SploogeMaster2301 unveiled this animated take on Azami Kurotani from the manga series Uzumaki, written and illustrated by Junji Ito.

Using Blender, the artist recreated the character while keeping the manga's distinct aesthetics, including its sharp linework, and conveying the same unsettling atmosphere as the original. Recreating the character in 3D was a tricky task, since much of Ito's horror comes from hand-drawn texture and linework, details that are easily transferred through a 3D medium. Despite that, the character's eerie presence is preserved intact.

SploogeMaster2301 previously showed a WIP of the fan art, highlighting the most expressive moment:

Have a look at another recreation of Junji Ito's character – Tomie, the protagonist from the eponymous manga, showed by Claudia Aylas:

Also, check out more of manga-style 3D works, such as this detailed project recreating an entire page from Gachiakuta, a manga by Kei Urana, in 3D by Adrian Horodyski, Paulo Soares, and Sara Kołodziejak, and a sculpt of Jujutsu Kaisen's Megumi Fushiguro by ushika:

To learn more about creating 3D art in the style of anime, take a look at our interview with Yan Ru, who shared a detailed analysis of anime art, showing how to adjust lighting and shadows to set up stunning environments.

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