This guide covers how to draw Mayuri Kurotsuchi’s face from Bleach in 16 steps. Mayuri is the captain of the 12th Division and head of the Shinigami Research Institute, known for constantly changing his appearance and facial paint. The version shown here reflects one of his later designs with the pharaoh-like headpiece and striped mask.
Identifying Mayuri’s Main Features
- Headpiece: Large curved golden headdress.
- Face: Black mask with thin white lines.
- Nose: Sharp, bright white shape.
- Eyes: Narrow eyes set deep inside the mask.
- Mouth: Visible teeth inside the mask opening.
- Frame: Golden frame shaping the mask edges.
Other Bleach characters such as Captain Kyoraku, Komamura, Kenpachi or Byakuya Kuchiki pair well beside this drawing for a themed collection.
Color System Used Throughout the Guide
- Red Color: new lines added in the active step.
- Black Color: lines already completed.
- Grey Color: rough construction sketch.
Now that you know how to draw Mayuri Kurotsuchi’s face, you’ve tackled one of the more uniquely designed characters in all of Bleach, and there are plenty more from that world in the pipeline. More Bleach characters and similarly complex designs are on the way, so if you want to catch them as they drop, the email signup form at the top of the page sends out a weekly digest of new guides. You can also follow along on Pinterest or Facebook for updates.