# Anime-Style Superheroes Santi Casas Illustrates Western Comics with Eastern Aesthetics By Jason Soy | Published 2012-01-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/santi-casas References: [epicwomen.tumblr](http://epicwomen.tumblr.com/post/15780636643/sheila-by-santi-ikari) & [santi-ikari.deviantart](http://santi-ikari.deviantart.com/) Art transcends cultural and physical borders, and that’s aptly proven in these Santi Casas illustrations of female superheroes. In this series, Casas, a [comic book artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterego-the-official-comic) from Spain, has rendered American characters like Supergirl, Zatanna, Wonder Woman, Batgirl and Power Girl in a [Japanese anime style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing). This fusion of western storytelling and eastern art aesthetics is called 'Ame-Comi,' and is proof that globalization is indeed blending cultures and making the world a smaller place. Though Santi Casas, who also illustrates under the pseudonym SANTI-IKARI, has drawn an array of pictures in an anime-esque style, he’s also adept at painting pictures with a more traditional western look. It’s impressive to see an artist soaking in the cultures of countries outside his own and putting his own spin on things that inspire him. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Globalization of Art:** The fusion of western storytelling and eastern art aesthetics in Santi Casas' 'Ame-Comi' style showcases the opportunities for artists to combine different cultural influences. - **Cross-cultural Collaboration:** Santi Casas' illustrations highlight the potential for collaboration between artists from different countries, resulting in unique and innovative art styles. - **Anime Influence on Western Comics:** The incorporation of anime aesthetics into western comics by Santi Casas demonstrates the opportunity for comic book artists to draw inspiration from diverse sources and attract a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Comic Book Industry:** The 'Ame-Comi' art style has the potential to disrupt the traditional comic book industry by attracting fans of both western and eastern art styles. - **Visual Arts Industry:** The globalization of art, as exemplified by Santi Casas' work, presents new opportunities for artists to explore and experiment with different cultural influences in their creations. - **Cultural Exchange and Collaboration:** The cross-cultural collaboration showcased in Santi Casas' illustrations opens doors for artists and creators to collaborate internationally and create unique artistic expressions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Anime Sports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-hero-academia-x-nba.md) - [Heroic Female Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-borinquena.md) - [Comic Book Coloring Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-me-manga-artist-set.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Superhero Anime Energy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneak-energy.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Comic Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comicast.md) - [Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wcdonalds-1.md)