You need more chibi characters in your life. They are so cute and seeing them will cheer you up whenever you are feeling down. Get started with these cute chibi drawing tutorials.
The chibi art style is popular in Japanese manga and anime. Chibi characters have different proportions than regular characters.
They are short (about one-third of their normal height) and chubby with stubby arms and legs, while their heads and eyes are oversized. Often, the head is bigger than the body itself! Some details such as noses typically fall away during a chibi transformation.
Often, regular characters become chibi when they experience an intense emotional reaction. They may be angry, embarrassed, or in love. The chibi effect is used for comic relief.
Did you know? The chibi art style is also called super deformation or S.D., referring to the stylistic distortion of the characters. It first appeared during the 1950s and became mainstream during the 1970s and 1980s.
Below, you can draw a number of your favorite characters - Spider-Man, Supergirl, and Pikachu, to name a few - in chibi style. You will also learn how to draw generic boys, girls, and animals in this style.
With chibi cats, dogs, unicorns, and more, you can draw your own adorable pet!
13 Easy Chibi Drawing Ideas
Chibi Supergirl
When bad guys are doing their thing, there's nothing more reassuring than that famous "S" shaped logo. Here, it is worn by the one and only Supergirl.
Chibi Han Solo from Star Wars
Han may be a smuggler and an outlaw, but this caricature brings out his cute side! Princess Leia isn't the only one to fall for this rebel.
Chibi SD Gundam
Robotic warrior suits aren't just intimidating and awe-inspiring - they are also incredibly cute! This Gundam is ready for action with a shield and sword in hand.
Chibi Loki
This cunning trickster is known for his harmful antics. But in chibi form, he looks so cute and innocent! Draw this god of mischief with his horned helmet and scepter.
Chibi Unicorn
If unicorns weren't amazing enough already, this one captured the epitome of cuteness with its chubby body and huge eyes.
Chibi Boy
Are you crushing on an anime character? Now you can draw him in a cute chibi style. Check out the chibi girl drawing guide below and sketch yourself by his side.
Chibi Rey from Star Wars
Rey is an able scavenger and formidable warrior. She is also super cute in this chibi form.
Chibi Deadpool
Deadpool is the antihero that everyone hates to love and loves to hate. Here, you can capture his childish mischief in a cute chibi form.
Cute Chibi Pikachu Pokémon
Pikachu was already the cutest pocket monster to ever emerge from a Poké ball. Now he's cuter than even in chibi form!
Chibi Wolf
Many anime pair characters with wolfish sidekicks or even feature heroes and villains that can transform into wolves. This chibi wolf is sure to bring a smile to your character's face.
Anime Chibi Girl
Dressed in a classic school uniform - a collared shirt with a tie, a pleated skirt, and shoes with tall socks - this chibi girl is an otaku dream.
Chibi Spider-Man
This childlike friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is reminiscent of Spidey's cartoon iterations, such as Spidey and His Amazing Friends.
Chibi Cat
Cats play a large role in Japanese culture and therefore appear in many anime and manga. Whether a pet, a pivotal character, or a mere statue, this kitten turns the cuteness up a notch.
