Color: Usually soft, slightly desaturated or pastel shades, but also includes deep blues and blacks to show night scenes or create dramatic contrasts. Skin tones are warm and smooth. Colors contribute to a dreamy, romantic or nostalgic atmosphere. Subtle gradations of color are common. Lighting: Lighting is often soft and diffused, mimicking the lighting effects of celluloid animation, but with a more painterly blend. Hair and eye highlights are typical. Ambient lighting (city lights, moonlight) is used effectively to set the mood, often combined with lens flares or soft glow effects. Design Technique: Hand-drawn anime style with distinctive character proportions (slender bodies, large expressive eyes, long detailed flowing hair). Backgrounds are usually painterly and atmospheric, sometimes slightly blurred to emphasize the character. Emphasis is placed on elegant fashions, romantic gestures, and emotionally charged close-ups. A specific vintage aesthetic is faithfully captured.