# Untooning Video Game Characters Bowser Gets Real By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanized-cartoons-redux-bowser-gets-untooned References: [essenmitsosse.de](http://essenmitsosse.de/realistically-painted-bowser/) Following in the footsteps of the great work done by Pixeloo of "untooning" Mario, Homer and Jessica Rabbit, Essenmitsosse.de has untooned the famous [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario) game villain, Bowser. Bowser is the leader and most powerful of the turtle-like Koopa race and Mario's arch-nemesis. The Photoshopped work is rich in details and I think it successfully captures Bowser's mean and threatening demeanor perfectly. **Implications** - Essenmitsosse.de states that when he recreated Bowser he changed some of the character's proportions, but ultimately stuck to the same look. Essenmitsosse.de took inspiration from dinosaurs to recreate the style of the Nintendo game villain. The new Bowser looks super realistic, which was one of the artist's main goals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Untooning Video Game Characters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the untapped potential of deconstructing and reimagining iconic video game characters through realistic artwork. - **Realistic Character Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop techniques to create highly detailed and lifelike versions of fictional characters for fan art and digital media. - **Dinosaur-inspired Character Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine elements from prehistoric creatures with modern characters to create unique and visually appealing designs. ### Where This Applies - **Digital Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of digital art by experimenting with new techniques and styles to create realistic and captivating images. - **Gaming and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the gaming and entertainment industry by introducing new and visually stunning character designs that resonate with audiences. - **Fan Art and Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the fan art and collectibles market by offering highly detailed and realistic recreations of beloved characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fire-Breathing Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jakks-pacific-super-mario-bros-movie.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-x-super-mario.md) - [Holographic Video Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protohologram.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Hovercrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-hovercraft.md) - [Video Game Character Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toadstool-cafe.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/build-a-bear.md) - [Gaming-Inspired Anime Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaminginspired-anime-figures.md) - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md) - [Game-Themed Noodle Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-powerup-shapes.md)