How to Draw an Anime Face
Create your own awesome anime drawing with this easy drawing tutorial. Learn how to draw an anime face step by step. Japanese culture is unique and very beautiful, and Japan has created a great style of drawing manga and anime, and we will be happy to help you learn how to draw in this style.


We are glad to see you in this easy anime drawing lesson. In this lesson, you will learn how to draw an anime face in a few simple steps, which very simply show how you can do it.
Anime is not just a drawing style, it is a whole world of great art that is loved by millions of people around the world. In this lesson, you will learn how to draw an anime girl face from the front, you just need to take a pencil and your favorite coloring tools.
Time needed: 30 minutes
How to Draw an Anime Face
- Outline the hair.
Begin by drawing the basic shape of the hair. You need to draw the top part using smooth lines, then add the side parts using elongated lines. Finish drawing the step by adding the straight line at the bottom.
- Detail the top.
Using a zigzag shape, draw the detail at the top of the hair. Such a detail will create volume in the hair and make them in the anime style.
- Add bangs.
Following the example from the step, draw the bangs. In some areas of the sketch of the bang’s shape, draw the few lines to show the direction. This is not to add texture, but rather to create volume and movement of hair on the head.
- Draw the side parts.
With simple straight lines, draw the side strands of hair hanging down. This element will make the hair more full and will not leave any empty spaces.
- Draw the oval of the face.
Now you need to make the basic shape for the anime face. Draw a pointed chin and the bottom of the face as in the example. In addition to the shape of the chin, you need to draw the ears.
- Add parts of the face.
Using rounded shapes, draw the shape of the pupils. Inside the pupil, add half a circle — this will be the reflection of light in the eyes. Also, draw a pointed nose as in the example and a mouth line.
- Detail the eyes.
In this step, you need to detail the anime girl’s eyes. Draw eyelids using lines above the eyes, then use curved lines to add eyelashes and make the overall shape of the eyes. Finish the step by adding straight lines under the eyes, this will make the eyes the way they should be.
- Small hair details.
Then, following the lines of your sketch, create the strands of hair at the bottom. You can use simple thin lines to create the desired visual effect of the hair.
- Color the drawing.
You need to color the drawing after an important step, first take a marker or fountain pen and trace the contours of the drawing. After that, feel free to use your favorite coloring tools and add color to your drawing.
You have learned the basic principles of drawing an anime face. Now you can add your own details to make it even more expressive: different eye shapes, different hairstyles, different emotions. Don’t stop there, and develop your artistic skills!