All yearly average faces in this set are chosen and constructed entirely through the author’s own subjective perspective, preferences, and biases.
2008: Large eyes and strong symbolism, a fully anime-styled face
2009: Still heavily stylized, with slightly softer facial contours
2010: A stable, classic “heroine” balance
2011: Reduced flashiness, shifting toward a clean and gentle look
2012: A well-balanced mix of sweetness and refinement
2013: The rise of “transparency” as a facial aesthetic
2014: Natural cuteness becomes the standard
2015: Optimized for photos and social-media front views
2016: Emphasis shifts from eyes to overall balance and depth
2017: The boundary between mass-produced and individual faces
2018: A refined look achieved through visual subtraction
2019: A quietly completed, highly stable face
2020: A face built on restraint and bone structure
2021: An average face that accommodates diversity
2022: Expressiveness driven by texture and atmosphere
2023: A face that looks unmade, yet unmistakably modern
2024: High versatility without erasing individuality
2025: Strength without exaggeration, comfortable to look at long-term