Surskit and Pokeball Rig - Emilio Serrano

Emilio Serrano took one of Pokemon's quirkiest little creatures and turned it into a working mGear 5 rig. Surskit is a tiny bug-type balanced on long, spindly water-skimming legs, with an oversized head and a single antenna horn. That body plan is exactly what makes it an interesting animation challenge: the legs give you plenty of room for overlapping action and follow-through, while the compact body and expressive face keep a performance readable.

The Pokeball has its own dedicated rig, so a throw, a catch, the ball popping open and bouncing to a stop can all be animated alongside the character. Pair the two for small storytelling shots, or take Surskit on its own to find out how a non-humanoid rig handles weight and balance differently from a standard biped.