Manga style · black and white · right to left
Chibi Manga Maker
In short
Chibi (super-deformed) manga draws characters tiny and cute, with heads as big as their bodies, simple backgrounds and exaggerated reactions, mostly for comedy. Panelo writes a funny script from your idea, keeps the chibi characters the same in every panel, draws in this style and letters the black and white, right-to-left pages.
Chibi comedy comics made with Panelo
Real comics from the gallery, drawn in this style from a one-line idea. Open one to read it or remix the idea.
What makes it chibi comedy
- Big heads, tiny bodies
- Two or three heads tall, stubby arms and legs.
- Huge reactions
- Faces melt, eyes become dots or stars, sweat drops fly.
- Simple backgrounds
- Plain, patterned or speed-lined behind the joke.
- Fast comedy
- Short scenes, quick gags, a pay-off every page.
How to write one
- Make everything a little too dramatic: a lost sock is a tragedy.
- Use shout lines and sound effects for the reaction panels.
- Animals, food and tiny creatures with jobs are perfect chibi casts.
- A comedy needs a straight character: one calm one in a chaotic room.
Ideas to start with
Tap one to open the studio with the idea and style filled in.
Chibi Manga FAQ
What does chibi mean?
Japanese slang for "small" or "short". Chibi style is also called super deformed (SD).
Can I make my characters chibi?
Yes. Describe them as usual and pick the Chibi comedy style; Panelo draws them in chibi proportions.
Is chibi only for comedy?
Mostly. It is also used for bonus pages and cute side stories in serious manga.
