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Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Start With Simple Shapes . . . . . . . . . 10 More Faces & Personalities . . . . . . . 40 Drawing the Female Body . . . . . . . . . 62 Drawing the Male Body . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Drawing Fashions & Outfits . . . . . . . 112 Drawing Poses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

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Introduction

Do you want to learn to draw anime? It’s easier than you think. In this book, you’ll discover a simple approach for creating anime characters, each beginning with a simple shape that is shown in color. This shape repeats itself in each step. Using this basic color shape as your foundation, you can go on to complete any character in the book. This book contains tutorials for some of the most famous personality types in anime: schoolgirls and schoolboys, along with cute creatures. There are chapters on drawing faces, bodies, fashions, costumes, and poses. I’ll also point out useful hints along the way, and our little anime guide will highlight especially important details. So if you’re ready to draw (and I know you are), let’s get started!

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Start With Simple Shapes

One simple shape is all you need to start drawing the head. These foundation shapes, shown in color, appear throughout each step in the tutorials, so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re easy to follow. As you practice, you can make adjustments to these shapes to create even more characters!

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Schoolgirl Based on a Single Shape

With their big eyes and cheerful smiles, schoolgirls are among the most popular characters in anime. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn to draw a variety of them. There are many types, based on how you draw the eyes, hairstyles, and personalities. Add a big shine in the upper corner of each eye

The eyelids are heavy

Add a light marking to indicate the tip of the nose

Draw the eyes in the middle of the head

Hair falls in front of the sides of the face

The outline of the head is an oval that tapers at the bottom (chin)

She has pretty eyes and neatly groomed hair Draw choppy bangs above the eyebrows

Highlights in hair are often white, but can also be a color, like the purple highlights seen here.

Draw a short tie as part of a school uniform

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Watching a Sad Movie (Super Simple!)

This character isn’t experiencing a breakup. She’s watching it happen in a movie! But her face is still going through the classic stages of girl meets boy, girl loses boy, girl plans to crush boy like the meaningless insect that he is… The hair dips in the middle at the part, then surrounds the head

Start with a simple circle

Draw huge eyes with extrathick eyebrows

Draw a few random lines for the bangs

Add feathery eyelashes Draw giant eye shines

The hair overlaps the face on either side

Keep the hand small

A single tear can be more effective than multiple droplets

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More Faces & Personalities

Now that we’ve covered the basics of the head, let’s explore some appealing character types featuring expressions, hairstyles, and attitudes. We’ll also draw the angles of the head from different positions. And to maintain our simple approach, we’ll continue using the foundation shape in each of the characters from the very first step.

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Hairstyle with a Bun on Top

Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a shorter hairstyle that cuts off below the chin. The bangs are spread apart creating wedges in the hair. The ribbon at the base of the bun flaps in the wind, adding movement and also introducing a new color.

Thick eyelids rest on top of the eyeballs

Draw an off-center shine in each eye

Draw an open smile Only draw eyelashes at the ends of the eyelids

The hair tapers at the bottom

Draw the bun in the shape of an oval

Leave some space between eyebrows and bangs

By adding a twist to the ribbon, you give the impression that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flowing

Draw ears poking out from under the hair

Draw a high collar rising up the neck

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Short Pigtails

These short pigtails are drawn symmetrically, as mirror images of each other. Keep the ends brushy, which is a lively look. The rest of the hair is also casual. The outline of the hair creates an overall heart shape Start with balanced placement of the eyes

The bangs flop over the eyebrows, but the eyebrows remain visible

Draw a pleasant, closed-mouth smile Two hanging flows of hair fall to the same level

Unlike bangs that are drawn straight across, these are a bit shaggy, which makes them look soft

The left side of the face should line up with the right

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Drawing the Female Body

The female body is easy to draw when you start with simple shapes. We can keep the arms and legs easy to draw too, by using simple sticks to show placement. And just as with the previous chapters on drawing heads, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll build each body step by step, until itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a fully realized character.

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Facing Forward — It’s Simple!

The upper body is created with individual shapes that are connected in a way that appears to lengthen them. Here’s an important proportion to remember: the shoulders are approximately the same width as the hips.

The shoulders overlap the rib cage

The bent elbows come down to about the bottom of the ribcage

Draw a horizontal line across the top of the shoulders

The hips are about as wide as the shoulders

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Starting on the Legs and Arms

To represent leg bones, draw slightly curved lines from the hips to circles representing the knees, and from knees to smaller circles representing ankles. Make circles for shoulders, elbows, and wrists, then do the same for the arms.

Draw the legs spaced evenly apart

The front of the foot widens in a front angle when facing the viewer

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Make the indentation of the lapels even on both sides

The leggings end just below the skirt

I created a shaggy look to her hair to give her a cheerful, lively look Draw a few creases at the elbows

The knees are indicated with little lines

A balanced, symmetrical pose is good for outgoing personalities.

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Drawing the Male Body

The male figure can be created as a single overall shape for the upper body or subdivided into several shapes. Learning to draw the male figure from these shapes in the front view, three-quarter view, and side view will help you recreate them over and over again, translating into a consistent look for any character you design.

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Front View

Let’s go over a few basics. The torso tapers down to narrow hips. The waistline doesn’t indent a lot—just a little. Mainly, the upper body is straight. The shoulders are broad and the legs are sturdy. Sides of the body (between shoulders and hips) are fairly straight

This teen is of average build Forearm muscle is thickest near the elbow

Left leg faces front

The narrowness of the hips causes the legs to appear more spread out

The fingers overlap the hips

Right leg turns to the right The shirt bunches up and creases above the elbows

His calves are curved, you can see that even when he wears jeans

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Because his head is a little large for his body, he has a youthful look. Perhaps heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only a sophomore in high school.

He left the house before his mom could make him comb his hair! A crew collar works well for casual shirts

Draw a little bump or crease at each knee to break up the sameness of the pants

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Drawing Fashions & Outfits

What’s the difference between a fashion and a costume? A fashion enhances a character’s look in a trendy way, while a costume places a character in a role. These two approaches can be combined. For example, a princess costume could place a girl in the past. But we can also draw that costume so that it looks stylish, and therefore fashionable. You’ll see both approaches in this chapter and learn how to draw them. It still starts with simple shapes.

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Princess

Being a princess meant everything was fancy. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t all wear tiaras, but there was usually an indication of something royal, like that giant bow in back.

The hair puffs up over the forehead

Draw a wide sash for a belt

The dress widens out

The fan gets wider The sleeves widen

Draw long strands of hair that widen as they descend

Draw lines to indicate the individual slats in the fan

Draw a bow and a flower on the hair

Draw a wide trim for the sleeve

Curl the bottom three fingers back and point the index finger Indicate lapels

You can choose to make the trim a similar or different color from the rest of the outfit.

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Fitted Jacket with Fluffy Trim

A tapered waist gives the jacket style. The oversized hood gives it a cozy look. And the trim along the hemline gives it flare. The capri pants cut off at ankle height. Show some of the hood on the far side of the face Draw a compact upper body with a narrow waist Draw the shoulder and elbow joints

Thigh line curves into knee

Leave space between the arm and body Add trim to hood

Darken empty area inside hood Pants cut off above the ankles

Add trim to hem

Keep pants simple

Jacket bottom extends equally on both sides of the legs

Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been waiting all year to wear this! Can you blame her? Supporting leg positioned with foot facing forward

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Drawing Poses

This chapter shows how to draw anime-style poses. Some are dramatic, some are funny, and some are realistic. The step-by-step examples begin as simple shapes that you can repeat, build on, and refine. Some poses represent a character’s attitude, while others indicate a specific action, such as running. I’ll point out the overall thrust of each pose and some fine points. You can follow my drawings as they’re presented here, or apply the principles to your own characters.

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Joking Pose

Fun-loving characters are endearing. They bring a good-natured spirit to a cast of characters, and can add levity to a serious situation. For example, I used to crack jokes in high school during math class. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I found out that not all teachers are funny. The hair between Draw the thumb folded in

Comb some strands of hair forward

Draw the upper arm horizontally

the hair band and her hand swells

Add a rounded collar

Draw open bangs

Add some random geometrical shapes as a way to express energy

The tongue out the side of the mouth is a common expression for silly types in anime! Funny characters are often dressed casually

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OMG!

Taken aback, this character freezes with her hand on her chest, her eyes go wide, and her mouth gets smaller. The sections of the body are stacked on top of each other to keep her posture straight and tense. The head is a simple shape with a softly rounded chin The belt causes the waistline to indent

Medium-size shoulders Draw the forearm at a diagonal

Round off the hips

Draw the hem with a wavy line

Fill out the sides of the head with hair and a bun on top

Eyelids are drawn way above the eyeballsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how to draw a flabbergasted expression!

Random bangs work well with a character that is caught off guard A simple collar and tie turn this into a school uniform

Draw a second ruffled layer under the skirt

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adorable girl 27 adventure character 31 angry boy crying out 28–29 anxious pose 132 arms 64, 104 autumn day fashion 122–123

backpack, boy with 99 beach day 84–85 body, female beach day 84–85 childlike proportions 67 confused 73 facing forward 64–65 fashionable 78 girl with mischievous sidekick 70–71 hair, long flowing 79 middle school girls 77, 80–81 schoolgirl, essential 72 side view 66 ski outfit 86–87 stance, simple 83 standing with tote bag 76 body, male arms, folded 104 with backpack 99 with cell phone 96–97 dream date 100–101 front view 90–91 with imaginary friend 103 pilot 102 present, giving 98 quiet student 94 restaurant server 110–111 shy character 105 snowman, making 109 three-quarter angle 92–93 tired 95 traditional character type 108 vest and valise 106–107 boyfriend, new 59 bright eyes, big ponytail 24 bun, hair 42

cap, sporty look with 47 casual teen, side view 30 cell phone, guy with 96–97 character from far away 124–125 childlike proportions 67 confused girl 73

dream boys 59, 100–101 dress, contemporary 116

eager pose 136 ears 17, 33 enchanted friend 82 eyes 24, 52, 56

fashionable girl 78 fashions and outfits character from far away 124–125 dress, contemporary 116 jackets 115, 117, 119 princess 114 ski outfit 86–87 storybook fashions 118 sweaters 121–123 turtleneck 51 workout outfit 120 friendly types 22–23, 34–35, 58–59 futuristic character 31

gesture pose 133 glasses, studious boy with 54–55 grudge, holding 138

hair bun on top 42 flowing 44–45, 79 identity and 34 movement in 45 pigtails 16–17, 43 ponytail 24 samurai style 25 short 52–53 stylish 119 tips 37, 71

hood, cozy 46 hurrying pose 139

imaginary friend 103 intriguing male character 56–57

jackets 115, 117, 119 joking pose 128

kitty, bad 74–75

leg bones 64

middle school characters 77, 80–81 mischievous sidekick, girl with 70–71

nose, angular 32–33

optimistic girl 36–37

pigtails 16–17, 43 pilot 102 plush animal 68–69 ponytail 24 poses anxious 132 eager 136 gesture 133 grudge, holding 138 hurrying 139 joking 128 running 131 self-assured 140–141 serene 137 solitary 142–143 stumped 135 surprised 129 timid 134 walking 130 present, giving 98 princess 114 private school student 18–19

rebel 32–33 resentment 50 restaurant server 110–111 right-facing angle 20–21 running pose 131

sad girl 13 samurai style hair 25 schoolboys 15, 18–19 schoolgirls 12, 72 self-assured pose 140–141 serene pose 137 shy character 105 ski outfit 86–87 sly character 60–61 snowman, making 109 solitary pose 142–143 sporty look with cap 47 stance, simple 83 standing with tote bag 76 storybook fashions 118 student leader 58 studious boy with glasses 54–55 stumped pose 135 surprised types 14, 129 sweaters 121–123

texting 48–49 timid pose 134 tired boy 95 tote bag, standing with 76 traditional character type 108 turtleneck 51

uniform, tailored 106–107 upset boy 38–39

vest and valise 106–107

walking pose 130 winter outfit 86–87 workout outfit 120

young characters 36, 67, 91

quiet student 94

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