Learn to Draw Anime Characters Step by Step

Free step-by-step drawing guides

Learn to draw your favorite anime characters, one simple step at a time

Our newest tutorials break each face into 7–8 numbered steps, from a basic head shape to clean finished line art. Grab a pencil and follow along.

Jump straight to the characters you like.

Fresh face tutorials, each with a finished drawing to aim for.

No tracing and no experience needed. Every tutorial follows the same simple path.

Step 1

A basic head shape and a few guide lines set the size and angle before any detail.

Step 2

Each step adds one new thing, such as eyes, hair, then small details, with its own image.

Step 3

Every step image shows the drawing so far, so you can compare it with yours.

Step 4

The last step shows the finished, inked face, the version you are aiming for.

Three popular places to begin.

Ninja faces from Konoha, including Kakashi, Itachi and Hinata.

Sorcerer faces such as Yuji, Gojo, Megumi and Nobara.

Saiyans and gods, from Goku and Vegeta to Whis and Beerus.

Pick a character and start with step 1. Every tutorial is free.