Follow these simple steps to draw an adorable anime-style cat, starting with basic shapes and gradually adding cute details and final touches.
STEP 1: Draw the Head Shape
Mark the picture’s size using light guidelines. Draw a large oval for the cat’s head and add a vertical center line to help position the facial features evenly.
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Keep your lines light at this stage so they’re easy to erase later.
STEP 2: Add the Body Oval
Draw a slightly tilted oval beneath the head for the body. Add a soft center guideline across the tummy to help keep proportions balanced.
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Make the body a little smaller than the head to give your anime cat a cute, chibi look.
STEP 3: Sketch Basic Guidelines
Lightly draw simple guidelines for the legs, eyes, and nose. Use curved lines to suggest where the paws will rest.
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Use quick, soft strokes — don’t press too hard on the pencil.
STEP 4: Outline the Ears and Forelegs
Draw two large triangular ears on top of the head. Outline the front legs and shape the paws with rounded edges to keep the character soft and friendly.
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Rounded shapes make your cat look cuter and more cartoon-like.
STEP 5: Add the Feet and Tail
Draw the lower parts of the front and back feet, adding small toe curves. Sketch a long, curved tail flowing gently behind the body.
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A slightly curved tail makes the pose look more natural and lively.
STEP 6: Shape the Face
Refine the face outline and ears. Draw large circular eyes, a tiny nose, and a small smiling mouth to create that classic anime expression.
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Big eyes and a small mouth are key features of anime-style characters.
STEP 7: Add Details and Fur
Add inner ear details, soft fur lines around the cheeks, and light whiskers. Refine the paws and body shape for a cleaner look.
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Short, curved strokes work best for fluffy fur texture.
STEP 8: Final Outline and Clean Up
Go over the final drawing with thicker and thinner lines to add depth. Add small details like grass under the paws, then carefully erase all remaining guidelines.
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Varying line thickness makes your drawing look more polished and professional.
