Never got to see screens of this western show before (I even thought it was an anime, when coming across fanarts), and I got pretty surprised by the fact that I can tell in a glance on the screenshots that this is a western animation, despite not knowing why. What are the points that set anime and anime-inspired animation apart IN A GLANCE?
I think it's mainly the polish of lines, shot composition and use of light, in Voltron's case.
>>153479305
in voltron's case (and I think this should be in /co/ maybe?) it is the usual color palettes and general chaarcter design, (outside of a few traces in the main characters eyes and faces). The thinner lines are also a thing too
and bump for interest in where this will go
>>153479387
Yes, the thinner lines are probably what gives the origin away, they're sharper and more opaque, too. Anime lines generally look noisier and desaturated.
>>153479305
Sharp dorito chin and hunk's design in general are the biggest give aways. Eyes are more aughts anime than current.
Also three brown people in the main cast is really unusual for anime.
>>153479702
The fucking chins, taken straight from a how to draw manga magazines.
>Western animation
It's the same Coreans doing all the work either way. The only visual difference is the designs not being overly reliant on anime bimbos and Asian hair limitations.