I'm still working on 3D stuff, but it'll be awhile before I'm satisfied with each of the models' body parts. I have a good library building up though.
But in the meantime, this is Choral Kao, a transformation of Kao when he fuses with Choral or uses her gem to unlock aquatic powers. In this form he can swim extremely well and has amazing water abilities, but he loses most of his land agility and must revert back to traverse land easily.
This is based on a new idea I had with the Seraninjians where they would be special Neutraninjians that give the Stars the ability to transform into new states. Certain Stars have a particular Symbiotic Seraninjian that gives them a super form and enhances all their abilities, but they can always fuse with other Seraninjians they meet, provided the Symbiotic partner lends their power (which they usually do). In this event, Meryl would've given Kao the ability to fuse with her partner, Choral to unlock this Mer-Ratzu form. There will be a lot more as this is an idea I always wanted to do, but could never figure out how to make it make sense in lore without going crazy.
Yeah, I'll admit, for as big a paw lover as I am, I do find Dolphins and Horses really pleasant in their own way. Part of drawing these alternate forms is to showcase that Stars with such forms do exist since they have features I really like. Unfortunately, not every body type or trait will be represented in the Starmaninjian universe, either because I can't draw it in a way that works with Starmaninja, or I find the design really unpleasant. Otherwise I'm pretty open to new ideas if I can and am willing to make it work.