Wow, this is looking amazing! I can't wait to see the high-res characters! My two cents: Crescent is, of course, right: these are Ranma 1/2 figures, as you intended. However, as the general shape of the characters is so universaly Anime, I think that if you were to create an entirely original character or two based off of these figures, perhaps citing the incredibly prolific Rumiko Takahashi as the creative inspiration behind the figures, you shouldn't have any problems. The main appeal to me in your work is the overall shape and proportions of the model: exquisitely Anime, almost archetypally so. Lesbentley: I've been playing with Akane and Poser's Sketch Renderer, with some occasionally very nice results (I'd post a few, but I don't tend to save them; I'm hoping to put something together with lights and all for folk to download). I think Little Dragon's point is well taken: eyelashes, even if there are just four broad wedge-shaped things, might be a godsend to the cartoon artist. Anyway, it's looking fantastic, and I am very much looking forward to seeing this complete-- however long it takes to perfect. :) So when are you going to model Happosai, hmn?