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character: tsushima_yoshiko. An anime illustration centers on Tsushima Yoshiko as a mermaid, framed in a medium shot and seen from a three-quarter view beneath the water. She has long blue hair styled in a single side bun, accented by shell earrings. Her upper body is covered only by a decorative shell-style bra while her lower body is a sleek, dark merman’s tail with iridescent teal scales. She is touching the middle section of her tail with both hands, fingers resting lightly on its surface as she looks toward the viewer with a calm, confident expression. Her dark mermaid tail curves in a relaxed arc across the lower frame. The surrounding water is a deep indigo blue, pierced by shafts of light that stream downward from the surface and reflect from the scales. Small schools of fish and soft streams of bubbles drift across the background, emphasizing the fluid underwater space. The illustration features crisp anime coloring, strong highlights, and gentle shading that emphasize her form in the clear water.
Alex Firth
