How To Draw an Anime Body

Here is a simple step-by-step process of drawing an anime body. 

Step 1: Basic Skeleton (Stick Figure)

Start with a simple stick figure to establish the pose and proportions:

• Draw a vertical line for posture.
  
• Add circles for joints (shoulders, elbows, knees).
  
• Sketch arms and legs with straight lines.
  
• Indicate head placement with a circle.
  

Step 2: Build the Body Structure

Using the stick figure as a guide:

• Add basic shapes for body mass: ovals for the torso, chest, and hips.
  
• Start shaping arms and legs using cylinders.
  
• Add rough outlines of hands and feet.
  

Step 3: Define the Body Shape and Details

• Refine the outlines of the figure to give it more natural form.
  
• Start sketching the neck, jawline, and facial guidelines.
  
• Add curves and joints to make the figure feel dynamic.
  
• Indicate the clothing lines loosely.
  

Step 4: Add Facial Features, Hair & Clothing

• Draw the eyes, nose, and mouth using the facial guide lines.
  
• Sketch the hair with flow and shape, typical of anime style.
  
• Define the outfit, adding folds, accessories, and shoes.
  

Step 5: Final Lines & Shading

• Trace over the clean final lines, erasing unnecessary sketches.
  
• Add light shading to suggest depth (e.g. under the chin, clothes folds).
  
• Emphasize important lines like eyes, hair tips, and clothing edges.