Orihime Inoue’s design in the Thousand-Year Blood War arc features her mature look with new hair clips and clothing, and this tutorial covers how to draw Orihime Inoue’s face in her TYBW appearance from Bleach. Her Shun Shun Rikka hairpins now take the form of blue flower-shaped clips placed on both sides of her head instead of the original barrettes. This close-up portrait captures her gentle smile and the light blue outfit she wears during the final arc.
Drawing Orihime’s TYBW Portrait
This guide contains 18 step-by-step images covering her face, hair, and upper body. The drawing includes her shoulders and the draped fabric of her outfit, giving context to the portrait beyond just her face. Getting her warm expression right takes some care since Orihime’s kindness shows through subtle details in her eyes and mouth.
Orihime’s Appearance in This Drawing
- Long burnt orange hair parted in the middle, falling past shoulders
- Two blue six-petal flower clips (Shun Shun Rikka) on each side of hair
- Large brown eyes with thick upper eyelashes
- Thin arched eyebrows
- Soft gentle smile with small nose
- Light blue high-collar blouse
- Matching teal flower brooch below the bow
- Puffed sleeves with flowing fabric draping down
The blue flower clips in her hair are actually the Shun Shun Rikka in their dormant form, which she uses to create her rejection barriers. Pay attention to the six petals on each clip since they need to look consistent on both sides. For another female character from the series, check out the Rukia Kuchiki face tutorial. Artists who enjoy drawing Bleach portraits might also want to try the Yoruichi face guide for a completely different character design.
Following the Step Colors
Colors in each image show what to focus on:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Orihime Inoue’s Face: Complete Tutorial
Share Your Orihime Portrait!
That finishes the guide on drawing Orihime Inoue’s face in her Thousand-Year Blood War design. The flowing hair and draped fabric around her shoulders add some complexity, but her facial features remain straightforward once the proportions are set. Leave a comment with your thoughts or questions about the process. Posted your finished Orihime drawing somewhere? Drop a link so everyone can see your work and offer feedback. For more Bleach face tutorials, the Ichigo Kurosaki face guide pairs well with Orihime, or try the Tōshirō Hitsugaya face tutorial for a captain’s portrait.
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