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This Month's Theme
Fantasy Adventure Characters
Fantasy adventure has been at the heart of anime for decades — and right now, it's everywhere. Guild halls, ancient ruins, traveling parties, characters who carry the weight of their world in their eyes. There is something about this genre that keeps drawing us back.
The characters are a big part of why. A stoic swordsman who never talks about his past. An elven mage who has lived long enough to watch kingdoms rise and fall. A beastfolk ranger who knows every trail in the forest. A young adventurer on their very first quest. Each one tells a different story just by how they stand, what they carry, and who they travel with.
For this month's challenge, draw your own original fantasy adventure character. Think about where they come from, what they carry, and who they travel with. Race, class, world — all yours. Bring them to life and show us the adventurer only you could create.
Deadline
May 10th, 2026
How to Submit
You can submit your artwork in one of the following ways:
- By Email
Send your submission to: contact@animeartacademy.com - On Discord
Post your submission in the Anime Art Academy Discord channel:
https://discord.com/channels/963616021258846229/978104621119725668
When submitting, please include:
- Your artwork (JPG or PNG file)
- Your name
- Title of your artwork (optional)
Your name (and title, if provided) will be displayed along with your image here on the Student Art page.
Guidelines
- Format: JPG or PNG
- Maximum width: 1500px
- Keep it family-friendly (PG-13) – no NSFW content
- Must be original work only – No AI-generated images
- Fan art is welcome if it fits the theme
- Do not submit direct copies of anime/manga scenes (no tracing or panel reproductions)
- All skill levels are welcome – from beginners to pros!
- One submission per participant