Baka! ouchi ni kaeru…
What can I say? I really like these wacky types of series. The fact that Oonuma Shin is directing it makes the whole thing even better. Anyways, since the series is almost ending, I decided to make a wallpaper of it (simple as that). Give something to those less popular series out there…
Plus I think it’s about time for me to share/upload another wallpaper in here.
Image:
There was this one shot at the very end of the ending credits of the series with all the guys hanging out together (“chillaxing”… as if) that I really liked.
Maybe it was the angle of the shot or maybe it was the altered character designs that caught my attention. Anyways, I really liked it and I wanted it for my desktop… reason enough to use it.
Ideas and stuff:
Took a screenshot of that scene and vectored it using Illustrator (characters + bench). Process = trace lines + add color… a rather amazing thing that could make anyone fall asleep by just watching it or reading about it.
I created the BG from scratch also using Illustrator.
I imported the vectors into Photoshop to work on the “all-mighty” textures, lighting effects, etc, etc, etc.
I added more things to the overall scene like paper exams (baka characters = failing grades), a couple of soda cans, a camera (for Tsuchiya’s perversions), a manga book, etc, etc, etc… just to make it visually more interesting (to be honest, in the end, I did it just for the sake of having more fun with the wallpaper…).
I changed the “glowing” sakura petals from the source pic (screenshot) for something else (too many sakura petals floating around in a lot of wallpapers already, making one more = not fun at all).
I changed the characters overall color scheme from the source pic for their colors in the anime (ED not include) and scans. I also added a bit more shading to the characters…
I changed the characters’ outlines from black to color.
Screenshot (source pic):
Progress, resources used, scribbles, etc (chart made just for fun - not to take too seriously):
Final something:
Boring weekend = time to make a wallpaper.
This wallpaper was made for pure fun and nothing more. The time I spent on it was kinda short (no enough free time theses days), but worth it (I had fun that’s why, so no regrets whatsoever). Comments are welcomed (any type). Only WS version available.
Anyways, have a good one and enjoy this one of the kind “baka” wallpaper… I’m out.
Today’s keyword = fun






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3 years, 2 months ago
I gotta say, this has a great feel to it! You certainly added that to this wall. :)
3 years, 2 months ago
AMAZING! you did and perfect bg with a lot of references! Great details, textures and colors! Gotta love it! +++
3 years, 2 months ago
WOW. You've improved a LOT!!! Great job on the vectorings and BG blendings! Very clean and crisp. |(n_n)|
3 years, 2 months ago
I like where you placed the leaves. It looks like you're taking a picture while you're on a tree. Also, it looks like a picture from an anime magazine like Newtype. You definitely fooled me. Very nice wallpaper.
3 years, 2 months ago
wow this really didn't catch my attention at all, but when i full viewed it i found out that this wall is just so awesome. wish those were some other characters cause i don't like their design much, but still i think what you did paid off completely. i saw the work in progress and i think it would have been cuter if you left her with blush. also i love the idea of remaking the colors, its much better now.
well whole wall is pure awesomeness but its sad it didn't catch the attention of other people T_T+
3 years, 2 months ago
Respect for making the background from scratch. I suppose that took some work. Should point out that some of the objects you put in look a tad bit fake (like the cans and the camera, esp. the camera which looks more like it's made from cardboard). Maybe a little more detail would've been nice but still praise for the general feel and overall effect. Clean vector w/ only some minor mistakes but the problem is the screenshot you used coz in that screenshot, some of the characters (esp. Hideyoshi) look a bit off wrt the rest of the anime. Also, I would have opted for slightly lighter outlines for the characters since you're using such soft outlines for the background. Nevertheless, I like some of the subtle touches you put like the graffiti and the texturing. Overall, it's convincing enough to be passed off as official art if you don't scrutinise too much.
All in all, +fav
3 years, 2 months ago
Ah, this is one of those wallpapers that are 'just very good'. Quality vectoring, interesting composition and a great overall progress. The result might not be jaw-dropping, but it's definitely nice to view. I love your choices for colored strokes, custom background and added features like the leaves (including the shadow of a tree in the background, so you know where the leaves are coming from). It shows you've got a great eye for these things and I greatly respect that.
Great job and I'm looking forward to see more from you!
3 years, 2 months ago
really great work - good clean vectors and fitting background +fav
3 years, 2 months ago
That looks really great, you so seldom see wallpapers for shows so focused on the girls featuring the guys XD The background you created looks perfect too, very anime styled and a great perspective (much better than the one in the screen shot!)
3 years, 2 months ago
thx, nice series
3 years, 2 months ago
I agree.
The wall looks a bit plain in thumbnail but when you full view it looks gorgeous. I like all the texture you put into the background. It's just the right amount. The process was very interesting to see and the hard work paid off.
My only problem with the wall is that the characters don't look like themselves in the anime. As mentioned, the problem was the source. It would have been a good amount of work reworking their faces lol.
Good job.
3 years, 2 months ago
Uwahh fantastic job! There's just so much detail~~ A perspective that's not often walled, as well. I feel I should mentioned how good the sidewalk looks... usually when people try to texture ground it looks very fake and/or out of place.
+Fav
3 years, 2 months ago
Nice vectors and nice background.
3 years, 2 months ago
Awesome wall and a fitting background! 8)E
3 years, 2 months ago
great \^.^/ nice idea, i can't recognize the different
3 years, 2 months ago
Hey! this one is a cool concept! Nice references you got there and put them in a single wall. The vector is great + the bg fits everything. The best part is those yellow leaves falling them instead sakura petals. Overall nice concept! +fav! ^^,
3 years, 2 months ago
Very cool i love this anime (n_n)-b
3 years, 2 months ago
Wow, I can't believe that you say didn't spend that long on this! The vectoring is great, especially from that screencap! And the background is very nice as well! I really like the colors. The show turned out to be a bit of a disappointment to me, haha, I was expecting it to be funnier. Anyway, fav!
I was attracted by the thumbnail.
3 years, 1 month ago
Haha they look so cute lookin' up like that. And awwww looks at the little kitty. XD Anyway, great job on the perspective... overall it looks really good! +
3 years, 1 month ago
hmmm, not too bad at all XP Thumbs up for this 1, for sure XP
3 years, 1 month ago
Awww
This one is amazing, I love this wallpaper and I'll use it right away! XD
2 Thumbs Up!
3 years, 3 weeks ago
Its so clean! I love crispness. Makes me want to watch the show again...
3 years, 1 week ago
Woah.. You changed the background, and it's very good ^^ you make the setting when they are together with friends, this is one why I like your wall ^^ great job... + Fav
2 years, 4 months ago
i cant drawing that anime
2 years, 4 months ago
This isn't POPULAR!?
2 years, 3 months ago
i love the background change, good work~!
2 years, 1 month ago
Love the textures and angle of the shot. Colors look great too; pretty vibrant. Overall, this looks quite nice for something made in just a weekend (especially taking in consideration that the entire background was made from complete scratch).
2 years, 1 month ago
Nicely put together.
2 years, 1 month ago
Nice paper !
2 years, 1 week ago
I just finished watching this series and I quite liked it; just like your wall. It’d have been pretty neat if you could’ve also done a version with the girls (from ending 2), but hey… still you did an awesome job turning such a low quality image (screenshot) into this.
Eagerly waiting for the already-announced second season (tv) to come…
2 years, 1 week ago
You gave it a very nice look. like
1 year, 10 months ago
Very cool background even more amazing that you created it from scratch.
1 year, 6 months ago
Incredibly good looking wallpaper, this is a job very well done :)
1 year, 5 months ago
awesome!
1 year, 1 month ago
This is great....it really surprise me that you can edit the background like that and put some view with all the detail like that. Good job to you :D
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Really great vector and colors!
8 months, 1 week ago
Good..