Expressions of Motion with Lines Used in Modern Japanese Animated TV Programs

Abstract

How motion lines were used in modern Japanese animated TV programs was investigated. We made a survey of the motion-related lines on Japanese Manga and Anime. We found that motion lines were used in 40% of panels in Manga. Even in Anime, motion lines were used in 5% of shots. We describe how expressions of motion with motion lines used in Anime are extended from those used in stationary panels in Manga.