Haku Dragon Tattoo from Spirited Away

Images of dragons are one of the most popular themes in tattoo art. The dragon is the hero of the legends of the Vikings, the ancient Celts, the tribal peoples of Central America and, of course, it is one of the main symbols of the countries of Asia. "Dragon Haku" - a fairly young image that came from the famous Japanese anime "Spirited Away".

This iconic look was created by an outstanding animator Hayao Miyazaki... In ancient Japanese chronicles, you can find stories about water dragons - the Spirits of Water. This is the Spirit of the Amber River Haku (full name - Nigihay Kohaku Nushi).

The anime "Spirited Away" is perhaps Miyazaki's most famous creation, and its heroes - Haku and the Faceless - have become extremely popular.

In the anime, Miyazaki Haku is the second most important character who helps the girl Chihiro, who has fallen into the world of ghosts, witches and strange creatures, to save her parents and return home. Haku is both a dragon and a boy. The word “haku” itself means “white, pure”, therefore, in human form, he is dressed in a snow-white jacket with a lavender belt. The dragon Haku has a long white body, a lilac belly, and a bright mint-turquoise thick mane.

Haku possesses the following supernatural powers:

• change of appearance (werewolf);
• telekinesis;
• fast regeneration;
• the ability to move rapidly in water and air;
• the ability to become invisible;
• knowledge of spells.

Such an interesting outwardly and because of its mystical qualities, the character very often becomes the hero of tattoos. This romantic image is most often chosen by young men and women. It can be assumed that some girls do not put any deep meanings into the image of Haku, but stop at it because of the bright colors and the lack of aggression, characteristic of typically male dragon tattoos.

One of the main meanings of the Haku dragon underwear is the connection with the elements of water and air. But there are a number of other reasons why people like this tattoo:

• interest in Japanese culture in general;
• passion for the anime genre and the work of Miyazaki;
• the desire to emphasize your inner freedom and strength;
• interest in mythical heroes, occultism.

Haku evokes great sympathy, the viewer of the cartoon worries about him and manages to fall in love with him. He takes care of the heroine, despite personal pain and secrecy. It is also important that he is very attractive in both of his guises. It's safe to say that the owners of such a tattoo are sensitive to beauty and very romantic natures.

In the art of tattooing, plots from the anime culture are highlighted in a separate direction. Artists transfer Japanese characters to the body using a variety of techniques and styles:

• linework - monochrome tattoos made of contour lines of different thickness;
• neo traditional - a style with bright saturated colors, gradients and high details;
• new school - acid-bright dense colors and grotesque stylization;
• sketch - monochrome tattoos are made with deliberately careless, "pencil" strokes, like a quick sketch;
• watercolor - light and airy drawings with soft contours, drips and picturesque stains of paint.

On the Internet and in catalogs of tattoo workshops, you can find a lot of images of Haku. It can be either an accurate reproduction of a dragon from a film frame, or free improvisation.

• The popularity of the character is so great that he is easily recognizable even in monochrome performance. The dragon, made with graceful thin lines, will greatly adorn a woman's hand. A drawing with black paint looks beautiful, slightly tinted with a different color, for example, with a painted turquoise mane.

• A very large, highly detailed tattoo on a woman's thigh looks amazing. Drawn in just two colors using paths, fills, and gradients, the drawing draws attention with its masterful depiction of the dragon's body curves and thoughtful layout.

• A true Miyazaki fan will not stop at a single dragon image. A chic, bright composition with Haku, Chihiro, Faceless and cute fluffy blackies (susuvatari) will delight not only the owner, but also those around him.

• The watercolor tattoo on the shoulder blade is made with soft transitions of turquoise and purple hues.

• The very delicate work of a professional is visible in a very small drawing with fine shading, located on the spine and hidden from prying eyes.

• Numerous sketches with Haku are made specifically for the "sleeve": a tattoo that covers the entire or part of the arm.

The expressive appearance of a dragon with a flexible body, long mustache, chic mane and a fluffy tail brush fits perfectly on various areas of the body:

• serpentine, elongated dragon shape is ideal for placement on an arm or leg;
• a great option when a tattoo with a twisted Haku body is on the shoulder, shoulder blade or chest of a person, and a long tail wraps around his neck;
• a huge scope for the artist's imagination gives the placement of a tattoo on the thigh, back - a large space allows you to saturate the composition with additional decor: depict river waves, clouds, sakura flowers or add other anime characters;
• A small tattoo will look great on the neck along the spine, behind the ear, in the neckline of girls, on the hand or wrist, on the lower leg and ankle.