>>33176200Not him but:
>simplistic, geometric anatomy and featuresIt's a weasel. They aren't exactly know for having noticable muscle definition. Other weasel-like Pokemon such as Furret are the same.
>elaborate patterns delineated with hard, straight lines>hands are ovals with lines drawn onThis is more a problem with the Sugimori art. In other offical depictions of Mienshao, such as Pokemon cards, its paws are individual digits and its patterns look more natural.
>ears have no holesPlenty of Pokemon are like this, even in Gen. 1, like Pikachu.
>"fur" is smooth ribbons ending in two rigid spikesThey look fine to me. If they were to look disheveled, it would ruin the sleek design that Mienshao is going for.
Seriously, it just sounds you're just finding stuff to nitpick. There are Pokemon with much bigger design problems like Lucario, to name just one.
