Draw An Anime Cat Challenge!
Draw your own anime-style cat step by step, practicing basic shapes, facial expressions, and simple shading to create a unique character.
Step-by-step guide to draw an anime-style cat
HOW TO DRAW A CUTE KAWAII CAT EASY STEP BY STEP 🐈
Step 1
Place a sheet of paper and your pencil on a flat surface.
Step 2
Lightly draw a large circle in the middle of the paper for the cat's head.
Step 3
Lightly draw a vertical center line and a horizontal eye line across the circle to map the face.
Step 4
Draw two triangular ears on top of the head and add small inner triangles for ear detail.
Step 5
Draw two large anime-style oval eyes on the horizontal eye line.
Step 6
Add pupils and at least one white highlight in each eye to make them sparkle.
Step 7
Draw a small triangle nose on the center line and a tiny curved mouth just below it.
Step 8
Draw three whisker lines on each cheek starting near the nose.
Step 9
Draw a small oval body below the head to give your cat a simple torso.
Step 10
Add two rounded front paws and two rounded back paws to the body.
Step 11
Draw a long curved tail and a few fluffy fur tufts for personality.
Step 12
Erase the light guidelines carefully so only your final lines remain.
Step 13
Trace your final drawing lines carefully with a black pen or fine marker.
Step 14
Colour or shade your anime cat using your colouring materials to add depth and fun.
Step 15
Share a photo of your finished anime cat on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have a black pen or fine marker or fancy colouring materials?
Use a sharpened pencil or dark crayon to 'trace your final drawing lines' instead of a black pen or fine marker, and substitute coloured pencils, washable markers, or watercolours for the 'Colour or shade' step.
My eyes look uneven and my guidelines won't erase cleanly—what should I do?
Align and measure the two large anime-style oval eyes against the 'vertical center line' and 'horizontal eye line' before inking, then 'erase the light guidelines carefully' and use a kneaded eraser to lift stubborn pencil without smudging the traced lines.
How can I adapt this Draw An Anime Cat Challenge for younger or older kids?
For younger children, pre-draw the 'large circle' head and the 'horizontal eye line' and let them add ears, whiskers, and colour, while older kids can add extra fur tufts, more detailed 'anime-style' eye highlights, and advanced shading during the 'Colour or shade' step.
What are simple ways to enhance or personalise my finished anime cat?
Add clothing, patterns, a background scene or extra fur details when you 'Colour or shade', experiment with different tail shapes and eye highlights, and then 'Share a photo of your finished anime cat on DIY.org' to show your custom design.
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Facts about anime and character drawing for kids
✏️ Many artists build characters from simple shapes like circles, ovals, and triangles before adding details.
🐱 Anime cats often have big eyes and round heads to look extra cute—this is a key part of kawaii style.
🎨 Chibi characters are tiny and adorable—many chibi figures are just 2–4 heads tall!
🖌️ Using one darker tone for simple shading (called cell shading) can make a flat drawing pop with depth.
🇯🇵 The Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) is a famous Japanese figurine believed to bring good luck.
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