Create one vertical anime development board for an original 15-sec short film titled “The Train Station Goodbye”. Output one combined image with 2 clear sections: TOP = character design sheet, BOTTOM = 12-frame storyboard. Use fully original anime characters only; do not copy any existing anime, manga, game, or copyrighted design.
TOP: clean white character sheet with subtle grid. Title: “THE TRAIN STATION GOODBYE - Character Design”.
Older sister, 17-18, leaving for university: shoulder-length wavy brown hair, warm brown eyes, gentle mature face hiding sadness, beige cardigan, white blouse, long navy skirt, brown shoes, small travel bag. Show front, side, 3/4 views + expressions: gentle smile, looking back, thoughtful.
Younger brother, 8-9, staying in countryside: short messy dark hair, big brown eyes, yellow t-shirt, brown shorts, white socks, sneakers, small innocent build. Show front, side, 3/4 views + expressions: holding back tears, looking down, small sad smile, watching sister leave.
Props: cream sealed letter, vintage cream/red countryside train, old wooden platform, station clock showing 4:47 PM.
BOTTOM: dark storyboard page with thin red borders. Title: “STORYBOARD - 15 seconds”. 12 panels in 3 rows x 4 columns, premium nostalgic anime keyframes, painted countryside backgrounds, golden sunset, emotional restraint, cinematic framing.
1 wide countryside station at golden hour, siblings small on platform.
2 medium shot, siblings face each other, brother looks down, sister holds bag.
3 close-up brother biting lip, eyes glistening, wind in hair.
4 sister kneels to eye level, gentle smile, hand reaches pocket.
5 close-up sister places letter into brother’s small hands.
6 close-up brother grips letter carefully, blurred station behind.
7 sister ruffles brother’s hair, both share small sad smile.
8 wide shot, sister walks to train, brother watches, clock 4:47 PM.
9 sister boards train, looks back, gentle wave, doorway frames her.
10 through train window, sister’s face and hand on glass, train starts moving.
11 brother alone, clutching letter to chest, holding back tears.
12 final wide shot, brother watches train disappear into sunset countryside, lanterns glow.
Style: late 90s/early 2000s premium anime film, hand-drawn feel, painted backgrounds, warm golden hour light, long shadows, soft haze, natural anatomy, expressive faces, realistic hair/fabric, cinematic composition, beautiful bittersweet mood.
