My extremely oversimplified theory of Kaiju is that they can all be categorized into one of four categories: Lizard, Monkey, Robot and Minor Eldritch Horror (Meh, for short)
Inktober 2023 Day 24 - WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS: SANDA vs. GAIRA!
-The pseudo-sequel/reboot of Frankenstein vs. Baragon, sees not one, but TWO new giant humanoids! Born mutated from the previous giant Frankenstein monster’s cells, they are: SANDA, a orange-brown mountain dwelling giant who is sympathetic to humans, and his brother, Gaira, a green, amphibious, ocean dwelling giant who sees humans as food! Thus, Japan becomes the battle ground for the two titans to duke it out, brother vs. brother, good vs evil, with everyone else caught in the middle!
-Fun facts: for those not in the know, this particular film has been hailed by many as one of the greatest kaiju films ever, is a favorite of legendary director Guillermo del Toro, Tim Burton and has been cited by manga creator Hajime Isayama as one of the main inspirations for Attack on Titan!!
There's something about Paru Itagaki's art and how she draws anthros I don't see elsewhere, they are very 'rough' in style and have very animalistic traits yet come across so human. I know not many like how she draws the bodies and hands super human like but I personally adore it for that and feel it kinda adds to the style. It's both exaggerated and expressive, but also real and grounded, I've not seen a lot of art like hers.
And I feel that style of expression and shape is even more obvious with her human characters and designs, despite their exaggerated features it adds to their variety, and their 'grit' makes me think of them as so human.