【CONCEPT】
A personification of "金長まんじゅう" as the poster girl of a Japanese sweets shop.
The "金長まんじゅう" itself is personified as a human girl, depicted as a bright and friendly poster girl welcoming customers at the storefront of a wagashi shop.
The design should make it clear at a glance that she is a "girl born from 金長まんじゅう," rather than just a tanuki girl.
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【CHARACTER DESIGN】
A youthful and cute female character.
She possesses the friendliness and elegance befitting a poster girl of a Japanese sweets shop.
The outfit is based on Japanese clothing but arranged in a modern, easy-to-move design.
A combination of a kimono-style top, obi, and hakama or a Japanese-style skirt.
The coloring is centered around chocolate brown, cream white, pale beige, and gold, inspired by 金長まんじゅう.
Indigo blue, evoking Tokushima, is used sparingly as an accent color.
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【MANJU ACCENT】
Important.
Incorporate the 金長まんじゅう itself as accessories worn by the character.
Naturally combine small manju-shaped accessories inspired by actual 金長まんじゅう, such as hair ornaments, obi decorations, a brooch on the chest, or a charm on a drawstring bag.
However, do not place them in large quantities.
Keep them as elegant accents to the extent that "if you look closely, she is wearing 金長まんじゅう."
In particular, place one three-dimensional charm based on 金長まんじゅう near the chest or obi.
Add a playful touch as if she is wearing real 金長まんじゅう as small products.
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【TANUKI ELEMENT】
Subtly incorporate the Kintyo Tanuki associated with the background of 金長まんじゅう.
Blend tanuki ears naturally into the hairstyle.
Let a small tanuki tail peek out from behind the waist.
However, do not overemphasize the tanuki elements.
Prioritize making her look like a "personification character of 金長まんじゅう" rather than a "tanuki girl."
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【POSE】
A full-body standing illustration.
A pose typical of a poster girl standing at the storefront of a Japanese sweets shop welcoming customers.
The body is naturally facing forward.
One hand is lightly placed near the chest, and the other hand is in a pose as if gently guiding someone, saying "いらっしゃいませ".
A bright and friendly smile.
Not overly energetic, but with the elegance and softness of professional customer service.
A natural standing posture.
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【BACKGROUND】
The storefront of a traditional Japanese sweets shop.
A wooden store with a warm feel.
Wooden sliding doors.
Washi paper noren curtains.
Wooden product shelves.
A showcase where Japanese sweets are lined up.
A small tatami area or the shop interior is visible in the background.
Naturally place wooden boxes of Japanese sweets, wrapping paper, and baskets at the storefront.
Overall clean, with the elegant atmosphere of a long-established Japanese sweets shop.
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【KINTYO MANJU PRESENCE】
Naturally place 金長まんじゅう on the product shelves and in the showcase in the background.
However, do not line up a massive amount of products.
By linking the 金長まんじゅう accessories worn by the character with the products in the background, create a composition where it is naturally understood that "this girl is the personification of 金長まんじゅう."
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【COLOR & ATMOSPHERE】
Warm chocolate brown and cream white.
Elegant gold accents.
The warm brown of wood.
The soft texture of washi paper.
Warm indoor lighting.
The calm atmosphere of a Japanese sweets shop.
Cute, but not too childish.
Balance the elegance and friendliness of a poster girl from a long-established Japanese sweets shop.
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【STYLE】
High-quality Japanese anime illustration.
Full-body standing illustration with the character as the protagonist.
Detailed costume details.
Beautiful Japanese clothing design.
Natural body balance.
A character introduction visual with a carefully drawn background.
A fusion of the warm atmosphere of a Japanese sweets shop and the cuteness of a personified character.
high quality anime illustration,
full body character illustration,
Japanese traditional sweets shop,
wagashi shop atmosphere,
warm wooden interior,
traditional Japanese aesthetic,
detailed kimono-inspired outfit,
cute mascot character,
elegant character design,
beautiful lighting,
detailed background,
masterpiece,
best quality,
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