It’s not like the Japanese’s eyes are that narrow either. It’s more of an ukiyo (this style of pictures) thing. At the time narrow eyes were considered a sign of beauty (citation needed) so they drew eyes like this.
It’s funny to me how a lot of older woodblock prints and such narrow eyes are the thing, and then anime/manga comes along and everyone gets massive eyes that take up most of the face.
It’s not like the Japanese’s eyes are that narrow either. It’s more of an ukiyo (this style of pictures) thing. At the time narrow eyes were considered a sign of beauty (citation needed) so they drew eyes like this.
It’s funny to me how a lot of older woodblock prints and such narrow eyes are the thing, and then anime/manga comes along and everyone gets massive eyes that take up most of the face.
My wife’s half-Japanese and her eyes nearly close when she smiles. Is that what you mean by narrow?