FLCL: Canti

This personal project involves creating a 3D rig based on the character Canti from the anime FLCL. The process includes 3D modeling and rigging using Autodesk Maya, sculpting in Pixologic Zbrush, and texturing with Substance Painter.

The Fooly Cooly Process

Studied a variety of references from different mediums to try to get it as closely accurate as I could. Looked at various scenes from the anime, character concept art, official figurine, etc. Took different elements from each one and put my own spin to it.

Closeup shots of the FLCL: Canti model

Bomber Jacket Canti wears. Used both Marvelous Designer and Zbrush to create

Turntable of the FLCL: Canti model

One of the only shots in the anime to reference the back of its head. FLCL Episode 1

FLCL Canti character concept by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto. I frequently referenced when creating the 3D model

Rigging

Showcase of the rig features, controls, and its picker. This is a joint based rig that is game ready for both Unreal and Unity.
Features include space switching, scale-able parts, bendy bones, driven key facial features, etc.

Rig setup with the Body Picker

Other capabilities of the rig, specifically scaling and bendy bones

Dynamic poses can be created with this rig through forced perspective