40 Famous Anime and Manga Characters Easy Step-by-Step Tutorials

Do you love drawing anime and manga characters? Have you been practicing, learning how to draw the faces, stances, hairstyles, and clothing step-by-step?

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If so, you've come to the right place. Below, you'll find plenty of anime-themed things to draw when you're bored.

You'll learn how to draw fun and easy characters from shows like Dragon Ball Z, Naruto, Fairy Tale, My Hero Academia, Studio Ghibli films, and more.



For many decades, anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese comic book) characters have taken the world by storm.

Whether you're looking to make a cute drawing or a fierce, battle-ready cartoon, each simple sketch drawing tutorial will help you complete your anime art project.

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As you draw, take note of the similarities and differences between the characters.

Do you notice any characteristics that set anime characters apart from other types of animation?

Notice the wide, often geometric eyes, the spiky hairstyles, and the muscular or elongated body proportions.

You can use this knowledge to design your own characters!

So, are you ready to go Super Saiyan with those art supplies?

Grab your pencils and paper and follow along. You'll master these characters in no time.

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