Sipiji Sonyeo

Sipiji Sonyeo, translated as Zodiac Girls, is a stylized manga series created by the artist known as MAJOR. The project is rooted in the tradition of personification tropes common in East Asian pop culture, where the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac are reimagined as distinct female characters. This conceptual framework reflects a broader trend in independent manhwa and webcomics from the early 2000s that sought to blend astrological lore with character-driven narrative arcs.

The aesthetic design of the series relies on detailed character modeling, with each 'girl' embodying the traits associated with her zodiac sign through specific color palettes and costume motifs. While the series maintains a niche status, it is recognized among enthusiasts for its clean line work and expressive character design. The work was initially received as a creative exploration of mythological archetypes, providing a bridge between traditional cultural symbolism and the contemporary visual language of serialized graphic fiction.