Within the framework of the festival of New Year 2024, the anime community is bursting with creativity by sharing a series of stunning illustrations. From talented social media artists to renowned animators and other prominent members of the anime industry, Everyone comes together to welcome the new year in a unique and vibrant way.
In Japan, the arrival of the New Year is a celebration of great importance that combines rich tradition with the excitement of starting anew. The festivities include visits to temples, exchanging New Year cards called “nengajo” and the traditional meal called “osechi-ryori.” Furthermore, temple bells ring 108 times to symbolize the purification of 108 worldly desires.
According to eastern astrology, The year 2024 will be marked as the “Year of the Wooden Dragon”. This symbol brings with it attributes of strength, determination and creativity. In line with this theme, Numerous artists have chosen the dragon as the protagonist in their illustrations to welcome the new cycle.
The presence of the “Year of the Wooden Dragon” has inspired the anime artistic community to create works full of imagination and color. Platforms like Twitter and Instagram have become the epicenter of this creative explosion. Under custom hashtags, users share their creations, generating a wave of enthusiasm among anime lovers around the world.
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