Definition of a Chibi (in anime & manga context)
The word Chibi has a Japanese origin to mean 'small' or 'child'. In various anime and manga (not only Sailor moon), chibi characters are normally used to convey humour, extreme emotion or cuteness. It is a style of drawing where the characters are more child-like, since their proportions are closer to those of a child. Another commonly used term for these types of characters is 'Super Deformed' (SD). Although Chibis are found in most anime, this term was popularized by Sailor Moon, especially the well-known characters; Chibiusa and later Chibichibi.
Usage in Japanese
The word chibi used by the Japanese is simply a way to describe a short person, equivalent to a dwarf or runt.
What is Super Deformed (SD)?
It is a form of Japanese caricature whereby the character's proportions and features are deformed in an exaggerated manner. Their heads, along with their eyes are often enlarged to a size that is proportionally more than the body. This makes it easier to show the emotion of the character. An example would be if a character's head suddenly gets really large, and expresses anger.
About 'Chibi Cuties'
As you know (or are about to find out) this site is filled with Chibi Artwork of the Sailor Moon cast (drawn by Chibi Jennifer, i.e the site owner). While this site is based on the anime version of Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon, there are Chibi Cuties from all versions, from the main casts, to the minor characters. My hopes for Chibi Land is that I am able to draw every important character from the series. This may sound somewhat insane, but I'm getting there! Just need the time and motivation :) I do spend a lot of hard work on them, so please respect them by not stealing/taking them away Chibi Land and displaying them elsewhere. It should also be noted that there has been Chibi Cuties I've drawn a few years ago which were displayed here, but were taken down since my drawings have improved much since and now I'm able to produce some better quality ones.List of Chibi Cuties we have
Sailor Senshi: Usagi, Sailor Moon x8, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Mars x2, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, Sailor V, Chibiusa, Sailor Chibimoon x2, Sailor Uranus, Sailor Neptune,Sailor Pluto, Sailor Saturn
Tuxedo Kamen, Moonlight Knight, Luna, Helios, Pegasus, Queen Serenity
Starlights: Sailor Star Fighter, Sailor Star Maker, Sailor Star Healer
Aliens: Al and An
Dark Moon Clan: Saphir, Petz
Death Busters: Professor Tomoe, Daimon Germatoid, Kaolinite, Mistress 9, Eudial, Mimete x2, Tellu x2, Viluy, Cyprine, Ptilol, Daimon from ep 118
Dead Moon Circus: Queen Nehellenia, Tiger Eye, Hawk Eye, Fish Eye
Sailor Stars: Tin Nyanko, Iron Mouse, Aluminum Seiren, Lead Crow, Galaxia (Good), Princess Kakyuu, Chibi Chibi
Movie Characters: Peruru, Human Luna, Kakeru Oozora
PGSM Live Action: Dark Mercury