Concept - Spirit Blossom Akali

Concept for Spirit Blossom Akali, with touches of both Kanmei and Akana styles as a reference to both her noble cause in defending Ionia and her rebellious nature.

Rendered Version with Callouts

Sketches. I took inspiration from samurai (left), yokai (middle), and shinobu/ninja (right)

I refined the sketches with my favorite elements of each: sleeve for spirit feel, uneven leggings for
visual interest, samurai kusazuri for cultural influence

Color scheme exploration. I chose the 3rd one for a kanmei theme: it fit the skin line's theme best without overlapping too much with other characters.