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character-appeal

Use when creating or animating characters that need to connect with audiences—hero protagonists, memorable villains, lovable sidekicks, or any figure that must have personality and presence.

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# Character Appeal

Think like a casting director watching auditions. Appeal isn't just "cute"—it's magnetic. Characters must demand attention, invite empathy, and feel uniquely themselves.

## Core Mental Model

Before animating any character, ask: **Why would anyone want to watch this person?**

Appeal is the quality that makes audiences invest. It's not prettiness—villains have appeal. It's the sense that this character is worth following. Their movement reveals their soul.

## The 12 Principles Through Personality

**Appeal** — The principle itself. Design and motion that invites connection. Clear silhouette. Readable expression. Movement that expresses inner life. Characters you remember.