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Bust Measuring

Bust measuring is a technique used in the art of drawing, particularly in anime and manga, to ensure that the size of a character's breasts is proportionate to their body. This technique is essential in creating a realistic and consistent composition when drawing characters with varying breast sizes. The process involves measuring the size of the breasts and dividing the character's body into sections, which helps to create a unified composition with the breasts proportionately sized to the character's body. It is important to note that bust measuring is not just about measuring the size of the breasts, but also taking into consideration the character's overall body shape and size. This helps to ensure that the character's proportions are accurate and realistic, and that the breasts are not overly emphasized or unrealistic in size. In addition to being used in the creation of anime and manga characters, bust measuring is also used in the fashion industry to determine the correct size of a bra for an individual. This involves measuring the circumference of the chest, as well as the distance between the bust and the underbust, to determine the correct cup size. Overall, bust measuring is an important technique used in both art and fashion to ensure that the size of the breasts is proportionate to the character's or individual's body. It involves taking into consideration the overall body shape and size, as well as the distance between the bust and underbust, to create a realistic and consistent composition.

anime, manga, drawing, proportions, fashion, bra fitting

Charles Martinez

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Bust Measuring

Bust Measuring is a technique used in anime, comics, and manga to measure the size of a character's breasts relative to their body. This is done in order to ensure a consistent and realistic composition when drawing characters with different sizes of breasts. This is particularly important when drawing from different angles or with multiple characters in a scene. During Bust Measuring, the size of the breasts is measured and the character's body is divided into sections to help create a unified composition with the breasts proportionately sized to the character's body.

Breast size, bust measurement, anime drawing, manga composition, manga anatomy.

Taro Yamada

CITATION : "Taro Yamada. 'Bust Measuring.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=177572 (Accessed on August 02, 2025)"


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