Character Appeal Think like a casting director watching auditions. Appeal isn't just "cute"—it's magnetic. Characters must demand attention, invite empathy, and feel uniquely themselves. Core Mental Model Before animating any character, ask: Why would anyone want to watch this person? Appeal is the quality that makes audiences invest. It's not prettiness—villains have appeal. It's the sense that this character is worth following. Their movement reveals their soul. The 12 Principles Through Personality Appeal — The principle itself. Design and motion that invites connection. Clear silhouette.…