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Oni (Demon) Makeup: Features: Bright, often red or blue faces with exaggerated features like horns, fangs, and wild hair. Use: Represents demons or supernatural beings, conveying their fearsome nature. Aragoto (Rough Style) Makeup: Features: Bold, dramatic lines and colors, often in shades of red, black, and white, with exaggerated facial expressions. Use: Used for heroes or warriors, emphasizing their strength and bravery. Shiro-nuri (White Makeup) Features: Predominantly white face with red and black accents to highlight facial features. Use: Commonly used for a variety of characters, including courtesans and beautiful women, symbolizing purity and elegance. Kumadori (Colorful Lines) Features: Uses colorful lines, usually in red, blue, and black, painted on a white base. The lines can be angular or wavy. Use: Each line and color combination has specific meanings, often denoting the character's mood or role, such as a noble or a villain. Onnagata (Female Role) Makeup: Features: Soft, delicate makeup with a focus on subtlety and beauty, including light pinks and whites to enhance the actress's femininity. Use: Worn by male actors portraying female characters, aiming to convey grace and elegance.