Dragon Ball is a popular anime/manga series around the world. The world of Dragon Ball has countless characters, each with unique appearance and personality, capturing the hearts of many people.
Recently, the trend of AI-generated images has appeared loudly, dressing the bodies of fictional characters in a new, more realistic outfit.
This article compares AI-generated images of Dragon Ball characters with their anime counterparts. Thereby exploring the similarities and differences between the two versions, as well as the meaning of these AI-generated images for the future of anime.
The AI-generated Dragon Ball characters come to life through an advanced technique called Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN). This is a machine learning algorithm, possessing outstanding ability to create extremely realistic images.
The AI-generated image of Goku shows a remarkable level of realism. Mr. Monkey’s muscular body, blonde hair, and iconic black eyes resemble the animated version. Skin tones are slightly darker than the animated version, subtly enhancing the overall realism.
The image of Gohan was created by AI with intricate details about his physique, muscles, black hair and dark brown eyes. Some of Gohan’s facial features have been changed, making them look sharper and more detailed. The overall skin tone is slightly different from the anime version in that it is a bit darker, and the hair is also shorter.
The AI version of Krillin has a sturdy physique, a shiny head and striking dark gray eyes. AI shows the bald guy’s face more clearly and realistically. In particular, the AI-generated image gives Krillin increased height far beyond what is depicted in the anime.
Goten’s AI-generated image shows a more realistic interpretation of the beloved Dragon Ball character. Compared to the animated version, he has a less muscular physique, with a few differences, white blond hair and brown eyes.
The AI created an image of Vegeta with an angular jawline and a deep frown that accentuated his strong demeanor. Capturing the Saiyan prince’s arrogance and pride, AI’s image perfectly captures his personality.
Piccolo’s AI-generated image is highly realistic but looks almost like a different person. The physique is basically the same, but the skin is a slightly lighter green color, the ears are smaller, and the pink muscles on the arms are missing.
The AI-generated image of Master Roshi accurately captures the Roshi’s signature features, including his wrinkled face, long white beard, and bald head. Compared to the anime version, the beard is depicted as longer, the wrinkles on the face are also more.
In the anime, Buu stands out with his curvaceous figure, rosy skin, and mischievous expression, contrasting with his formidable destructive abilities. AI created a taller, more muscular Majin Buu in the cartoon.
The AI-generated images closely resemble the iconic Dragon Ball characters from the popular animated series. AI successfully recreated the facial features, hairstyles and clothing of the Z warrior group with outstanding accuracy.
However, there are also notable differences. In particular, the AI-generated images show lifelike skin tones and enhanced muscle contours. When comparing both versions, these differences become obvious.
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