Instructions for drawing details on Anime and Manga characters

There are many different styles to draw anime, manga ears, which can give the character the traditionally realistic ears, which can also be drawn simply by looking at the shape.

In this article, TipsMake.com will show you how to pinpoint the position of the ears on the head of the Anime character, Manga and how to draw the ears from the perspective, the side and the perspective from behind the character.

Instructions for drawing details on Anime and Manga characters Picture 1 — Some examples of anime ear shapes

There are many different styles to draw anime, manga ears, which can give the character the traditionally realistic ears, which can also be drawn simply by looking at the shape. In general, there is not a certain rule to draw ears for characters.

It's really hard to have a specific tutorial for drawing ears because of their irregular shapes. However, you can still rely on the examples in this article or refer to the actual photo, ear shape to get ideas for your work. Let's follow it!

Instructions for drawing details on Anime and Manga characters Picture 2 — Steps to draw ears for Anime and Manga characters

When drawing anime ears from a side view, it is easier if you imagine it as an oval or an inclined egg shape to one side.

In the example illustrated above, the ears are drawn in a traditional art style, while other styles, such as anime and manga, often simplify with only a few key strokes.

The position of the ear on the head of the character

Instructions for drawing details on Anime and Manga characters Picture 3 — The position of the ear on the face of the character

Anime ears tend to lie lower than real ears. To determine the position of the ear on the head of the character, draw two horizontal baselines, one going through the middle of the head, one between the drawn line and the bottom of the chin. Draw the ear between these two lines.

Instructions for drawing details on Anime and Manga characters Picture 4 — The position of the ear from the side view

For a side view, you also draw a baseline dividing the head. Drawing the ear lies to one side of this line, whichever is depending on the direction of the character's rotation, as shown, we retreat to the left.

If you want to draw a smaller ear, you can move it down a bit.

Instructions for drawing details on Anime and Manga characters Picture 5 — Add some details

With stylized drawing like a chibi style, you can draw lower ears.

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With an angle of view, the top of the ear is usually flush with the end of the forehead, and the earlobe is horizontal with the bottom point of the nose.

Finally, complete your ears along with other facial details.

You can refer to the Anime Anime character head and face tutorial and the male anime character's head and face drawing for more information.