Mario+Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Darkmess Manta

The second part of the Prologue sequence, taking place on the back of a giant space Manta, born from Cursa's cloak.
We needed some visuals for the Manta that resambled the color scheme of Cursa and the Darkmess, while at the same time feeling like a separate character.
I took care of finalizing the character, which was initially concepted by Fabio Pochet and Claudia Tuci.
I also studied some visuals for some phases of the battle, specifically the ones taking place on its tail and then on the floating asteroids surrounding the area.

Art Direction: Mauro Perini
Lead: Fabrizio Stibiel

Riding the Manta Visual development moodboard.

Riding the Manta Visual development moodboard.

Darkmess Manta character design.

Darkmess Manta character design.

1st Phase visual exploration.

1st Phase visual exploration.

3rd Phase visual exploration.

3rd Phase visual exploration.

Darkmess covers.

Darkmess covers.

Darkmess asteroids.

Darkmess asteroids.