Anime characters with scars function as potent narrative devices ... of war and genocide on common individuals. Todoroki's facial burn scar represents one of modern anime's most emotionally ...

and for some characters, those scars were the physical kind. Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation stood out as a scarred young man, and his burn scar was more than just an accessory to make him look ...

Two of Brad Pitt's best war movies feature characters with one oddly specific physical trait, which is used to add mystery to their backstories.

Carlos Olivares, director of burn survivor services for the Institute, urged content creators to think carefully about adding scars to characters they create. He urged them to give the characters ...