Humanoid Mecha Lotus
Humanoid Mecha Lotus is the protagonist of an original animated series that explores psychological and philosophical questions through sci-fi storytelling. The project investigates the boundary between reality and illusion, using mech design and emotional tension as narrative tools.
The character is a cyber-biological lifeform—a human brain preserved inside a powerful humanoid machine. To protect the consciousness, the machine generates a constant illusion of everyday life, keeping the brain calm and unaware of its true form. In combat situations, this illusion is removed, and the brain must face a surreal reality: it is a mech with destructive powers, fighting monsters born from humanity's negative emotions.
To fight effectively, the brain must stay emotionally calm. The chest-mounted Anti-Entropy Particle Fusion Cannon draws energy from the brain’s low-entropy state—turning inner peace into devastating power.
Role: Concept and Character Designer, Modeler, Rigger
Industry: Digital Media
Responsibilities: Character Design, Character Modeling, Rigging
Tools: Blender, Zbrush, Motion Builder
Concept Overview
Humanoid Mecha Lotus is a cyber-biological warrior. The character was once a human who, at the brink of death, had their brain preserved and placed inside the chest of a mechanical body.
To protect the brain from psychological collapse, the machine constantly feeds it a peaceful illusion—making the brain believe it is still living an ordinary life. In reality, the world is filled with monsters born from human negative emotions. When it’s time to fight, the illusion drops. The brain sees the truth, but because it's so surreal, it feels like a dream—so the character fights calmly, almost playfully.
The mecha is powered by the brain’s emotional state. When the brain stays chill and peaceful, it generates low entropy, which charges the Anti-Entropy Particle Fusion Cannon in the chest. The calmer the mind, the stronger the energy blast.
Design Process
Concept Sketches and Interior Design
I began with a rough side-view sketch of the character to establish proportions and mood. Then I explored the internal structure of the mech body, focusing on how the brain connects to the power system and how the cannon is integrated into the chest.
Detailed Orthographic 3-View Design Drawing
Based on the concept sketches, I created detailed orthographic front, side, and back views to guide the 3D modeling process.
3D Modeling and Rigging
Using the 3-View Design Drawing as reference, I built the character model with clean topology, followed by custom rigging for body.
Head Design – Emotional Expression Through Form
This mecha head model explores the intersection of mechanical structure and organic emotion. The design features a specially angled eye shape that conveys distinct expressions through subtle head movements. When the mecha tilts its head downward, the eyes form a fierce, battle-ready expression; when tilting upward, they shift into a softer, almost compassionate gaze.
This intentional design bridges the gap between machine and emotion, allowing an inorganic form to express complex, human-like feelings.
Detailed Internal Engineering
In addition to the expressive head design, the internal structure of the Anti Entropy Particle Fusion Cannon embedded in the chest has been faithfully modeled, along with the mechanical spine structure along the back. These elements emphasize both the functional realism and aesthetic depth of the design, enhancing its use in cinematic close-ups and technical breakdowns.
