How to Draw a Chibi Boy

You can draw almost anyone in the chibi style. In this step-by-step tutorial, we will show you how to draw a chibi boy with characteristic shapes and proportions in a few very simple stages.

We will show you how to simplify the individual elements and how to convey the characteristic relationship between the head and body.

How to draw a Chibi boy step by step

Step 1: Sketch the large chibi head

First, draw a large oval. It looks a little like a potato, doesn’t it? This figure should be located approximately in the center of the sheet of paper. Draw it using light lines because later we will add the face and hair inside and around this shape.

Step 2: Add the small body

The second step is drawing the body of our Chibi boy. Sketch a very small torso under the large head, then add short arms and legs using simple lines and shapes. The body should look much smaller than the head, which is one of the main features of the Chibi style.

Step 3: Sketch the hair and clothes

Now we begin adding the details. At first glance, it may seem that there are many lines here, but in fact they are mainly the contours of the tousled hairstyle, facial features, and the clothes. Draw these details with light lines and do not try to make them too complicated. The Chibi style should remain simple.

Step 4: Refine the Chibi face

Erase all unnecessary guidelines from the face. After that, draw the chibi eyes and other facial features with clear and dark lines. This Chibi boy does not have a visible nose here. Keep the face very simple. Trace and darken the hair of the chibi boy.

Step 5: Finish the body details

The last step is the detailing of the body. There are almost no small details here except for a few folds on the clothes. Draw the final contours of the body, arms, legs, and clothing with clear lines. After that, erase any remaining unnecessary guidelines to complete the Chibi boy drawing.

This was a very easy Chibi drawing tutorial. We hope that your Chibi boy also turned out well. If you still feel unsure about drawing Chibi characters, practice with our other tutorials in this style.