They have to be the most interesting design that I've ever seen. It adds a more menacing aesthetic to the final form. It would appear that the spikes from the head don't interfere or interact with the pauldrons.
The origins of manga are debated, but they can be traced back centuries in Japan.
Here's a breakdown of manga's development:
1. Early Influences:
12th-13th Centuries: The Choju-Jinbutsu-Giga (Scrolls of Frolicking Animals and Humans) is often cited as an early example of sequential art and...