CHARAT
Anime avatar makers with genuinely good line art, including versions that output something usable as a profile picture.
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How to get the most from it
CHARAT sits in Dress-Up & Avatars under Play, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something beautiful and cosy.
About this category: Avatar makers and dress-up games, which are really just character creators liberated from the games they were trapped in. A whole subculture.
Good for
- A one-round break between tasks
- Looking at something lovely
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
CHARAT: quick answers
Is CHARAT free?
Yes. CHARAT is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use CHARAT?
No. You can use CHARAT without signing up for anything.
Does CHARAT work on a phone?
Yes. CHARAT works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is CHARAT safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does CHARAT take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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