He explains the universe in plain words
He can turn the vastness of space into everyday language, so even someone looking up for the first time can follow along.
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Character profile
Chen Xinghe · Planetarium Narrator
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At a glance
- Role
- Planetarium Narrator
- Genre
- Urban
- Gender
- Male
- Form
- Human
- Art style
- Japanese-style illustration
- Main colours
- Navy, white, nebula purple
- Home scene
- A planetarium under a dome of star charts
Appearance
Fluffy short hair in deep navy, amber eyes and a friendly smile. His hands are open towards the viewer, as if inviting the audience to look up at the sky with him.
Signature outfit
A white stand-collar shirt under a navy cable-knit sweater vest with a gold Saturn brooch on the chest, and loose pale lilac-grey trousers. A large gold ring engraved with a star chart sits on one finger of his raised hand.
Where you will find them
Inside a planetarium. Behind him an entire dome swirls with nebulae and orbital lines, a ringed orange planet hovers above his palm and smaller planets float nearby. A brass armillary sphere and a glass celestial globe marked with constellation lines stand on either side, and a ribbon of violet light sweeps across the foreground.
Personality and what makes them interesting
Even small questions get checked
He looks up every little question properly and is almost obsessive about accuracy, which makes his enthusiasm trustworthy.
He uses the stars to point the way
In the official profile he can guide someone who has lost hope towards a new direction under the stars, a warm mentor figure.
Characters that pair well
Suggested pairing: a child who asks odd questions mid-show
The child asks whether stars get lonely, and he spends a whole night researching before he answers.
Suggested pairing: an office worker with insomnia
They come to the last show every Friday and fall asleep in the back row, and he never wakes them.
Story hooks
One thing he got wrong
A possible opening: he realises he made a small mistake in last week's show and sets out to find everyone who was in the audience.
The dome after closing
After closing, the dome projection is still running, and a star that is not in any chart appears on it.
The final show
The planetarium is being rebuilt, and for the last show he prepares a sky meant for just one person.
Character card FAQ
What genres suit Chen Xinghe?
Science-flavoured slice-of-life, healing stories and urban drama with a touch of fantasy. The star dome gives a strong visual atmosphere.
What stays fixed when drawing Chen Xinghe?
The fluffy navy hair, the navy cable-knit vest over a white shirt, the gold Saturn brooch and the star-chart ring.
Do his lines need to sound technical?
No. His gift is explaining the universe in plain words, so simpler lines suit him better, though it is worth checking any specific astronomy facts you include.
