History Main / PerpetuallyShinyBodies

* ''WWE Day of Reckoning'' for the UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube went too far overboard with this look, leading to criticisms that created wrestlers (and their outfits) looked overly glossy to the point that they resembled action figures more than people. The next game in that series dialed it back and some newer wrestling games have a sliding bar that lets you adjust the oiled-up look yourself, from zero shine to so much gloss that wrestlers seem to give off more light than they reflect.

* All the playable characters in the UpdatedRerelease of ''VideoGame/SonicAdventure'' for the UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube, as well as everybody in ''VideoGame/SonicHeroes''.

* The Stormy Knight version of ComicBook/PhantomLady displayed this a lot in the mid-2000s version of ''ComicBook/FreedomFightersDC''. This was particularly notable since the artist didn't do this to any other character in the comic, leading to a fan theory that she was actually an [[Series/DoctorWho Auton]].

If done well, it will give the impression of youthful elasticity and sturdiness. If overdone, it might lead to characters looking more like [[UncannyValley inflatable dolls]], which might or might not be the [[FanService desired effect]].

->''My oiled abs'' quiver ''at your voice!''

In a lot of comic books, characters that are supposed to have particularly "tight" bodies will be depicted as having a constant high-gloss on their exposed skin, even when they're supposed to be completely dry. This could be to emphasize their smooth skin, or to draw more attention to a woman's bosom or legs.

A ChromeChampion, who appears to be made of polished metal, typically has this. Not to be confused BattleAura.

* Creator/MasamuneShirow became the absolute master of this trope when he started drawing highlights on his characters with Color Dodge layers in Photoshop. Before he learned that technique, his characters came off with sort of a slightly burnt skin appearance that was still just as sexy. One of his erotic series is called "Galgrease," due to the high levels of shiny.

* The Fabulous Custodes in ''WebAnimation/IfTheEmperorHadATextToSpeechDevice'' are perpetually oiled up, as befits their MachoCamp and {{Stripperiffic}} look. The Emperor is less than amused, threatening to toss a match at them. Whammudes in particular has oiled himself up to such extents that he can slide around faster than he can walk.

* Creator/MasamuneShirow (example pictured above) became the absolute master of this trope when he started drawing highlights on his characters with Color Dodge layers in Photoshop. Before he learned that technique, his characters came off with sort of a slightly burnt skin appearance that was still just as sexy. One of his erotic series is called "Galgrease," due to the high levels of shiny.
* The works of Satoshi Urushihara. [[MeaningfulName Urushi]] is a sort of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_lacquerware Japanese lacquer.]]

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* The works of Creator/DPRagan, particularly due to his tendency to go for DressedAllInRubber as well.

In a lot of comic books, characters that are supposed to have particularly "tight" bodies will be depicted as having a constant high-gloss on their exposed skin, even when they're supposed to be completely dry. This could be to emphasize their smooth skin, or to draw more attention to a woman's bosom or [[ShesGotLegs legs]].

[[quoteright:200:[[Creator/ShirowMasamune https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/MasamuneShirow_MarinaHayami_8933.jpg]]]]

* The Stormy Knight version of ComicBook/PhantomLady displayed this a lot in the mid-2000s version of ''ComicBook/FreedomFighters''. This was particularly notable since the artist didn't do this to any other character in the comic, leading to a fan theory that she was actually an [[Series/DoctorWho Auton]].

In a lot of comic books, characters that are supposed to have particularly "tight" bodies will be depicted as having a constant high-gloss on their exposed skin, even when they're supposed to be completely dry. This could be to emphasize their smooth skin, or to draw more attention to a woman's bosom or [[ShesGotLegs legs]]. If done well, it will give the impression of youthful elasticity and sturdiness. If overdone, it might lead to characters looking more like [[UncannyValley inflatable dolls]], which might or might not be the [[FanService desired effect]].

Not to be confused BattleAura.

* Creator/TadyoshiYamamuro's character designs for various anime, particularly ''Franchise/DragonBall'', employ lots of highlights. This is generally not considered to be a good thing as this makes animating with his designs difficult and time-consuming.

* Creator/TadoyashiYamamuro's character designs for various anime, particularly ''Franchise/DragonBall'', employ lots of highlights. This is generally not considered to be a good thing as this makes animating with his designs difficult and time-consuming.

* Creator/MasamuneShirow (example pictured above) became the absolute master of this trope when he started drawing highlights on his characters with Color Dodge layers in Photoshop. Before he learned that technique, his characters came off with sort of a [[http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h245/DRCEQ2/Shirow%20Masamune/Feb2006.jpg slightly burnt skin]] appearance that was still just as sexy. One of his erotic series is called "Galgrease," due to the high levels of shiny.

* ''WWE Day of Reckoning'' for the UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube went too far overboard with this look, leading to criticisms that created wrestlers (and their outfits) looked overly glossy to the point that they resembled action figures more than people. The next game in that series dialed it back and some newer wrestling games have a sliding bar that lets you adjust the oiled-up look yourself, from zero shine to so much gloss that wrestlers seem to ''emit'' light rather than reflect it.

* Creator/MasamuneShirow (example pictured at right) became the absolute master of this trope when he started drawing highlights on his characters with Color Dodge layers in Photoshop. Before he learned that technique, his characters came off with sort of a [[http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h245/DRCEQ2/Shirow%20Masamune/Feb2006.jpg slightly burnt skin]] appearance that was still just as sexy. One of his erotic series is called "Galgrease", due to the high levels of shiny.
* The works of Satoshi Urushihara. [[MeaningfulName Urushi]] is a sort of [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_lacquerware Japanese lacquer]].

* ''WWE Day of Reckoning'' for the UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube went too far overboard with this look, leading to criticisms that created wrestlers and their outfits looked overly glossy to the point that they resembled action figures more than people. The next game in that series dialed it back and some newer wrestling games have a sliding bar that lets you adjust the oiled-up look yourself, from zero shine to so much gloss that wrestlers practically ''glow''.

* Mods for ''Franchise/TheElderScrolls'' and ''VideoGame/{{Fallout}}'' are infamous of this trope.

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* The Fabulous Custodes in ''WebAnimation/IfTheEmperorHadATextToSpeechDevice'' are perpetually oiled up, as befits their MachoCamp and {{Stripperiffic}} look. The Emperor is less than amused, threatening to toss a match at them.