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Ideas for Drawing Anime and Manga in 2024 (85+ Anime Drawing Ideas)

85+ of the best manga and anime drawing ideas in 2024

A manga is a Japanese comic book. The drawing is, in general, less “static” than in Western comics. The manga uses a temporal division close to the one of the cinema, often adopting its framings and using a decomposition of the time and the action.

It is presented in the form of a novel (contrary to our Western comics) and is read from right to left! (Japanese reading direction). The difference between manga and anime is that manga is a black and white “cartoon/comic” that is illustrated on paper. Anime on the other hand is a “cartoon” that is animated and colored. If you like manga and anime drawings and would like to get some anime and manga drawing ideas you are at the right place! In this article, I will share with you several anime drawing ideas to inspire you to make amazing and easy anime drawings.

Is it okay to draw anime?

Drawing anime and manga characters, in general, is another style of drawing and should not be seen as something “bad”. If someone is interested in drawing anime and manga characters in general they should learn and pursue their desire to learn how to draw anime without worrying what others may think. Drawing is an art. Every drawing style is. One thing you should know though…

 

How to learn to draw anime?

Ideas for drawing Anime and where to find them

To make it easier for you to find the top anime drawing ideas in 2023. I compiled this list of 85+ ideas for drawing anime and manga that are easy to get you inspired to draw for 2023.

Below, you will find the best examples of drawings that you can try to copy, trace, or simply be inspired to create your own drawing. This article is almost an anime drawing ideas generator. Have fun drawing from the reference pictures below! Feel free to share your drawing attempts here.

 

Here are the top best ideas for drawing anime and manga in 2023:

 

1. A manga girl with short black hair

 

A manga girl with short hair

 

2. Ideas for drawing anime – close-up look of a manga face easy to draw and to replicate

close up look of a manga face easy to draw and to replicate

 

3. Drawing of a Levi Ackerman from Attack on titan

Drawing of a Levi Ackerman from Attack on titan

 

4. An anime drawing idea – easy for those who are beginners and want to draw a cute manga girl

a cute manga girl with a boy on her head

 

5. A handsome anime boy drawing idea

A handsome anime boy drawing idea

 

6. An easy digital drawing idea of an anime boy – a reference photo if you always struggle to draw the “other eye”

a reference photo of an anime boy drawing

 

7. A reference picture of a manga girl for those who want to practice drawing manga faces and characters

A reference picture of a manga girl

 

8. An easy drawing of a cute little manga girl smiling

easy drawing of a cute little manga girl smiling

 

9. Drawing of a manga girl winking

Drawing of a manga girl winking

 

10. An easy and clean manga girl drawing for beginners who want to improve drawing manga and anime

easy and clean manga girl drawing with a cute hairstyle

 

11. A cool reference drawing of an anime character with a stylish and unique hairstyle

A cool reference drawing of an anime character with a stylish and unique hairstyle

 

12. An easy male manga character drawing with glasses

An easy male manga character drawing with glasses

 

13. An anime manga drawing idea

An anime manga girl wearing clothes with flower patterns

 

14. An easy anime drawing idea for beginners

An easy anime drawing idea for beginners with cat ears

 

15. An easy and adorable manga girl with two ponytails and cat ears

An easy and adorable manga girl with two ponytails and cat ears

 

16. Drawing of an anime boy crying – ideas for drawing anime

Drawing of an anime boy crying - ideas for drawing anime

 

17. Want to draw something cute?

cute manga girl with a ponytail

 

18. A male manga drawing with a mask on

A male manga drawing with a mask on

 

19. An easy male anime drawing with long hair

anime drawing ideas for drawing manga anime easy anime boy with long hair drawing

 

20. Ideas for drawing anime- A girl with short hair

A cool anime girl with short hair

 

21. Drawing of a manga girl crying with glasses

manga girl crying with glasses

 

22. Cute transition drawing of a manga girl smiling

Cute transition drawing of a manga girl smiling

 

23. Anime drawing ideas- a profile view of a male anime character looking down, thinking.

a profile view of a male anime character looking down, thinking.

 

24. Manga drawing ideas- a drawing of a cute manga girl with bunny ears looking up

a drawing of a cute manga girl with bunny ears looking up

 

25. Drawing of a girl posing

Drawing of a girl posing

 

26. A cute manga guy drawing idea if you still don’t know what to draw

cute manga guy drawing idea

 

27. A very inspiring manga girl drawing idea

a cute manga girl drawing idea that has 2 ponytails

 

28. A simple and easy drawing of a manga boy with his cat on his shoulders

A simple and easy drawing of a manga boy with his cat on his shoulders

 

29. A very easy manga girl drawing for beginners that you should try!

manga girl smiling widely

 

30. An easy couple anime manga drawing to draw when bored

An easy couple anime manga drawing

 

31. An anime manga guy forcing himself to smile

manga guy forcing himself to smile

 

32. Hot anime boy drawing

Hot anime boy drawing

 

33. An easy anime guy drawing idea with a cool hairstyle

easy anime guy drawing idea with a cool hairstyle

 

34. A charismatic anime character with glasses

A charismatic anime character with glasses

 

35. Ideas for drawing anime –  a cool manga girl with a unique and stylish hairstyle

a cool manga girl with a unique and stylish hairstyle

 

36. Another easy manga drawing idea

manga girl with spike hair looking angry

 

37. Digital anime drawing of a girl with headphones listening to music- easy for beginners to practice

girl with headphones listening to music

 

38. Cool anime guy smoking a cigarette

Cool anime guy smoking a cigarette

 

39. A very easy drawing of a manga girl with long stylish hair and a black hat

manga girl with long stylish hair and a black hat

 

40. Close up manga eye drawing

Close up manga eye drawing

 

41. A very cute manga girl drawing idea for those who have trouble drawing hands

A very cute manga girl

 

42. A close up drawing of a manga anime girl – easy

A close up drawing of a manga anime girl

 

43. A simple drawing of  an anime girl if you always struggle to draw the “other eye”

an anime girl with an eye covered

 

44. Cute anime boy character- a simple digital art idea

Cute anime boy character with hearts flying around his head

 

45. A swag drawing of an anime girl with a cap

A swag drawing of an anime girl with a cap

 

46. Another anime male character with long hair

anime male character with long hair

 

47. An anime girl to improve on how to draw poses

An anime girl posing

 

48. Half of a manga girl’s face – a perfect and easy drawing for beginners who like anime

Half of a manga girl's face

 

49. Anime drawing idea of a stylish manga girl wearing traditional Japanese clothes

a stylish manga girl wearing traditional Japanese clothes

 

50. A practice drawing reference for beginners who want to learn how to draw anime

an evil anime male character with purple eyes

 

51. Anime boy looking up with a dreamy look in his eyes

Anime boy looking up with a dreamy look in his eyes

 

52. A female and male manga character to draw in your sketchbook

A female and male manga character

 

53. Drawing of an anime guy with crows flying around him

anime guy with crows flying around him

 

54. If you can’t draw eyes here is a perfect anime drawing reference for you

profil face of an anime - his eyes covered with hair

 

55. Anime boy making a ponytail with his hair- an anime drawing

Anime boy making a ponytail with his hair

 

56. An anime boy drawing if you always struggle to draw the mouth – easy for beginners

anime boy without a mouth looking straight

 

57. Ideas for drawing anime- If you don’t know what to draw, draw this beautiful manga character

 

58. A little advanced drawing of a manga girl to inspire you

advanced drawing of a beautiful manga girl with short black hair

 

59. A drawing idea of a manga boy –  very easy to draw for a beginner

easy manga boy drawing

 

60. Cute digital drawing of a girl

Cute digital drawing of a girl

 

61. A sad drawing of a cute manga girl with long black hair

A sad drawing of a cute manga girl with long black hair

 

62. If you have a hard time drawing anime eyes you can use this reference photo from Pinterest

a cool anime drawing reference with half of the face covered with black hair

 

63. A profile drawing of an anime girl- if you want to practice drawing anime from different angles

A profile drawing of an anime girl with short hair and wearing glasses

 

64. Another drawing of Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan

drawing of Levi Ackerman from Attack on Titan

 

65. Ideas for drawing anime – Another anime guy drawing to inspire you

anime guy with long black hair

 

66. A cute, scared, and shy manga girl drawing

A cute, scared, and shy manga girl drawing

 

67. Very easy anime manga girl drawing if you have a problem drawing several anime features

anime manga girl smiling her eyes closed

 

68. A manga boy smiling – a very super easy drawing idea for beginners

A manga boy smiling with his eyes closed

 

69. A super cute reference picture for beginners of a little manga anime character in a hood

little manga anime character in a hood with stars floating around her head

 

70. Another super cute manga girl drawing to inspire you to draw manga

super cute manga girl drawing looking at you

 

71. Ink drawing of a manga girl

a very well drawn Ink drawing of a manga girl

 

72. A simple manga girl drawing if you don’t want to draw hands

a super easy drawing of a manga girl looking surprised

 

73. A manga drawing of a girl smiling

A manga drawing of a girl smiling doing the peace sign with both of her hands

 

74. A manga anime male drawing of a face

handsome anime male drawing

 

75. Another idea for a drawing that you can try to draw yourself

manga girl with flowers behind her head

 

76. Simple drawing of a manga boy anime smiling- a very easy drawing to draw for beginners

manga anime boy smiling mouth open and eyes closed

 

77. A serious anime girl sketch

a serious and cool anime girl with a special hairstyle

 

78. One of the most beautiful drawings of a manga girl

One of the most beautiful drawings of a manga girl

 

79. Scary anime drawing idea if you don’t know what to draw

Scary anime drawing idea

 

80. A scared manga boy drawing that easy to draw

A scared manga boy sweating

 

81. Ideas for drawing anime:  a sad manga girl drawing

a sad manga girl drawing

 

82. Practice drawing anime eyes in your spare time

different types of anime eyes

 

83. A drawing of a scared manga girl

A drawing of a scared manga girl

 

84. Digital drawing idea of a manga boy that is very easy to draw for beginners

Digital drawing of a manga boy with short hair smiling with his eyes closed

 

85. A mean anime guy who looks bored

A mean anime guy who looks bored

 

86. Male drawing of an anime character when you’re bored and don’t know what to draw

male anime drawing looking down

 

 

FAQ:

Why do art teachers hate anime?
As said drawing anime isn’t bad, however, the reason why you asked the question may due to the fact that some art teachers hate anime. Let me explain the main reason for that.

Most art teachers like realistic drawings and some consider therefore that manga isn’t art just because it isn’t… well.. realistic. Art teachers encourage their students to draw from still life, to draw what they see. Drawing therefore anime doesn’t encourage what he thinks is the best way to learn how to draw. Some art teachers can feel insulted when you say you drew a face and they find out that your face is a misproportioned manga anime face.

The best way to please your art teacher would be to learn the basics, to apply them in his class, and in your spare time learn to draw anime characters and improve in that field. If you like anime do not let anyone stop you from drawing what you want to draw.

What art style is used in manga?
One of the Most Commonly Employed in Anime and Manga, the Kawaii Art Style

What is anime style called?
Manga is the Japanese word for anime art.

Because so many people view the two as independent things, it is possible that this information will come as a surprise to some of you; nevertheless, in actuality, they originate from the same artistic origins. The development of manga into anime is, in many respects, a natural progression.

What do most manga artists use to draw?
Clip Studio Paint is utilized by manga artists for the purposes of sketching, paneling, and layering their drawings. Photoshop, PaintTool SAI, and Corel Painter are utilized for the purposes of editing, cleaning, coloring, and formatting the drawings. Drawing tablets are required for use with this software for creating manga.

What pencil do anime artists use?
The points of mechanical pencils, such as Criterium drafting pencils, are exceptionally sharp and do not go dull over time. They are excellent for painstakingly putting up a scene! Alter the thickness of your lines by adjusting the diameter of your leads, which can range anywhere from 0.3 to 2 millimeters.

How do mangaka draw so fast?
Drawings in manga are constructed using various geometric shapes. Manga artists are able to draw quickly because the drawings they create are structured using shapes. Once they have established this pillar, they will then start making adjustments and adding embellishments. This helps guarantee that their drawings are accurate in terms of proportion and detail, without requiring them to slow down.

Is it hard to make manga?
It takes a significant amount of time, commitment, and artistic ability to create a genuine manga, but you shouldn’t let that put you off from giving it a shot. You have to embark on your journey from somewhere. This guide will walk you through some step-by-step instructions on how to plot out your manga before you begin drawing it, and it will also provide some drawing instructions for when you do begin drawing it.

 

In conclusion

These best anime drawing ideas for 2023 helps you overcome your art blocks and give you drawing ideas to express yourself as a proud Otaku (someone obsessed with anime and manga) by also having a good time improving your drawing skills. An artist or even a beginner at drawing may have art blocks or simply wouldn’t know what to draw from time to time, so these manga /anime drawing ideas can help them improve their drawing skills, draw what they like, and impress many with their art results. Not only that but they will also be satisfied that they have succeeded in drawing a beautiful anime drawing.

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