How to Draw Anime: 57 Easy Step by Step Anime & Manga Drawing Tutorials

Since 1991, Sailor Moon has been one of the most beloved heroines in anime. Serena thought she was an ordinary girl, but she was actually a reincarnated Princess of the Moon Kingdom!

Young Goku was a force to be reckoned with in Dragon Ball, the series that preceded the international phenomenon Dragon Ball Z. Watch out, he can't yet control his ability to transform into a mighty ape!

Familiar characters are often drawn in chibi style - with large heads and small bodies - to denote cuteness or emotions such as love, anger, or embarrassment. This chibi school girl drawing will help you get the hang of it.

Naruto Uzumaki is a young Ninja who grows into adulthood while facing many challenges. Hard work, friendship, and winning at all costs are among the things he values. When you draw him, adventures await!

Anime characters are known for displaying exaggerated facial expressions. Get the hang of drawing a bright anime smile with the help of this cute female character.

If you want to learn how to draw your characters in action, understanding body proportions is a valuable skill. Try your hand at drawing a full-body character with the aid of this anime boy.

Girls in school uniforms - typically collared shirts and short pleated skirts - are staples in Japanese anime and manga. This character looks like one of Sailor Moon's classmates!

Characters with animal ears are known as kemonomimi in Japanese. Cat ears are referred to as neko, the Japanese word for cat. The animal and human worlds combine for this anime girl!

Kakashi Hatake is one of Naruto's strictest teachers. He wears a face mask - your drawing can remind other anime fans to wear theirs, too!

The villainous Loki may be an antihero, but that doesn't mean he can't be cute. This brother of Thor is a frequent contender in Marvel comic books. He is known as the "god of mischief."

Many anime include mythical creatures like this unicorn. You can adapt your favorite My Little Pony to chibi style.

Sasuke Uchiha is a young ninja whose primary goal is to avenge his family. He is a friend and teammate of the titular character, Naruto.

Deadpool is a Marvel antihero famous for his wry sense of humor and "breaking the third wall" - speaking directly to the reader. You can shave off his rough edges by drawing him in chibi style.

Wolves are popular anime characters - especially people or spirits who can shape-shift into these wild canines! Draw this cute baby wolf in chibi style.

This chibi boy isn't afraid or angry - he is the essence of cool. Pair him with a chibi schoolgirl to write your own manga romance!

Dogs are known as man's best friend, and this scruffy anime pooch is excited to be someone's sidekick! Draw him alongside your favorite character.

There's nothing cuter than a playful kitten. Combine this naturally adorable animal with a chibi art style, and your sketch will be absolutely irresistible.

As your drawing skills grow, you'll likely want to sketch your characters from different angles and viewpoints. Practice drawing characters in profile with the help of this simple tutorial.

Even anime characters can't always be happy. Draw the tears of this broken-hearted character. Will a hero come to save the day?

Izuku Midoriya dreams of being a superhero. The only problem is that he is in the minority of people with no natural Quirks, or superpowers. That is, until he inherits a power from his favorite Pro Hero...

Natsu Dragneel is a Dragon Slayer with fiery abilities. He is the son of an actual dragon - the Fire Dragon King. Sketch your own version of this updated fairy tale.

Hatsune Miku is a "vocaloid" character, a 16-year-old android diva who stars in a manga, a video game, and has performed in live, real-world concerts.

Katsuki Bakugo grew up in a world where almost everyone has a superpower. His is Explosion, made possible by his nitroglycerin-like sweat.

Vegeta is a Super Saiyan, the prince of the planet Vegeta. He wears traditional armor and is obsessed with becoming more powerful. He eventually learns to work with his rival Goku to defeat a common enemy.

Expand your character drawing skills as you learn to draw a male face in profile. His classic anime hairstyle is fitting for many characters!

Anime and manga art is known for the large, expressive eyes. They are said to be the 'windows to the soul' of your character!

Test your drawing skills with this sweet anime girl. It's time to tell her story - is she a damsel in distress or a warrior in plain clothes? The choice is yours.

Wild, spiky hair is a hallmark of many manga and anime characters, from Super Saiyans to Pokémon trainers. You can begin crafting your own unique character, starting with his luxurious locks!

Elves, fairies, and other mythological beings are familiar features of many animes and comic books. You can learn how to draw a pointy-eared elfin female.

One half fire, one half ice. He inherited one
contradictory superpower Quirk from each of his parents. Will he be able to control them?

Love is truly a battlefield at the prestigious Shuchiin Academy. Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane like each other - a lot - but each is too proud to admit it. Watch them scheme to force the other to confess in this animated romantic comedy.

Goku and his fellow Super Saiyans never stop trying to push themselves to the next level. Train your drawing instincts as you sketch Goku's spiky hair in his Ultra Instinct form.

Supergirl has long been considered cute by many fans. Now, in chibi style, she is even more so. Sketch her long flowing hair, billowing cape, skirt, boots, and classic symbol of the House of El.

Can powerful fighting robots be considered cute? You can decide as you sketch this chibi version of a Gundam. With many metallic parts on its surface, this tutorial is one of the most detailed on our list.

With an oversized head and small body, this neighborhood Spider-Man appears extra cute and friendly! His classic two-toned suit has a webbed pattern of curved lines and a spider logo on the chest.

Itachi's hair has long, downward-pointing spikes. He wears the spiral-shaped Leaf Village symbol and a tall upturned collar. But his most striking features are the circles and spots of the Sharingan in his red eyes.

Like Goku and Vegeta, the Super Saiyan Broly has pointed yellow hair and bulging muscles - but Broly takes these traits to an extreme level. At rest, Broly has black hair down to his shoulders.

In manga, various shapes are used as visual clues to what a character is thinking or feeling. Using spirals in place of normal eyes is one such symbol. It communicates confusion, the receipt of mind-blowing information, or a paralyzing attack.

You will find many-tailed foxes in Japanese literature from the ancient classics to Pokémon. This vulpine character has sharp claws, glaring eyes, and barred teeth.

This graceful dragon spirit has a winding "S" shaped body. Notice his pointed horns, triangular ears, furry mane, and long whiskers.

Want a powerful robotic suit to help you do amazing things? Draw one! This mecha sketch would fit right in with Gundams, Transformers, Nightmares, Zoids, or Jaegers.

This younger-looking version of Ben 10 teleports straight from the show's most recent reboot. This version of Ben uses simple lines in a basic cartoon style, making him easy to draw.

All it takes are some simple lines to sketch a portrait of young Aang. Don't forget to draw the unique arrow-shaped marking on the boy's hairless head.

With his round head and oval-shaped feet, Doraemon is easy to draw. He wears a bell and collar like a household cat, but he lacks a housecat's triangular ears.

Goku Black looks just like the Goku you know and love. But there's something malicious in his dark gaze. Sketch this antagonist from another timeline.

Unlike many anime characters, Luffy has round rather than rectangular eyes. His manga hair and wiry frame contrast with his boyish appearance and straw hat.

Rey might be the last Jedi, but she won't be the last one you ever draw. Master her desert attire and Star Wars Visions anime style.

One unique feature of this character is that her lavender-tinted eyes have no dark pupils. But Hinata isn't blind - in fact, her family Dōjutsu actually affords her enhanced eyesight.

This electric mouse has always been cute, but when drawn in chibi style, he's irresistible! You'll use ovals for his eyes and cheeks and zigzag lines for his lightning bolt-shaped tail.

Killua represents a classic anime character style. He has a jagged hairstyle and large rectangular eyes. His hair is bright white, following the pattern of unusual hair colors in anime.

Some people say black cats are unlucky, but not so with the Jiji cat from Kiki's Delivery Service! You can learn how to draw this helpful anime companion.

Because his face and clothing bear few details, Shinnosuke is an easy character for beginners. Notice the simple oval shapes of his eyes and mouth, as well as his "V" shaped eyebrows.

Kawaii characters like this one have large heads and comparatively small bodies. Notice that this cute kitty has no visible nose between its winking eyes.

With his smiling mouth, expressive ears, and bright red cheeks, Pikachu may be the cutest of all anime animals. Brighten your day with an electric spark when you add this sketch to your collection.

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Tanjiro is a classic example of an anime style. He has spiky hair, a chiseled face, and large polygonal eyes. Distinguishing traits include his square, white pupils and a jagged scar on his forehead.

Over the years, anime shows have become more diverse. You can draw a stunning black girl in anime style. Like many anime characters, she has large, rectangular eyes and an exaggerated hairstyle.