Here is a guide on how to draw Captain Kyōraku’s face. His full name is Shunsui Kyōraku and he serves as the Captain-Commander in Bleach.
Key Features of Kyōraku’s Face
- Hair: long, wavy and tied back with some strands loose at the front.
- Eyes: soft gaze with one eye covered by an eyepatch.
- Expression: relaxed and slightly tired.
- Headwear: hairpins in the tied section.
- Clothing: part of his kimono visible around the shoulders.
- Scars: marks near the damaged ear on the right side.
If you want to draw more Bleach characters after this, Yamamoto, Kenpachi, Tōshirō Hitsugaya or Komamura work well since they each have strong facial shapes that pair naturally with Kyōraku.
How the Step Colors Work in This Guide
The steps use a simple color system so the sketch builds up cleanly.
- Red Color: lines added in the current step
- Black Color: lines from the previous steps
- Grey Color: the base sketch for proportions

















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That’s Captain Kyōraku’s face and eyepatch done, and honestly it’s one of the more fun Bleach characters to draw once you get the hang of his relaxed, weathered look. If you want to show off your version, the Pinterest pinned post for this guide is a great place to drop it.
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