In this guide, I’m going to show you how to draw Soi Fon before the Thousand-Year Blood War arc. This version of her includes all the defining details from her earlier appearance, such as the traditional captain uniform and the dual braids. The full-body pose and the clothing folds make this a moderately complex drawing, but it’s manageable with the 24-step breakdown.
Key Visual Elements of Soi Fon
- Short black hair with two long braids tied in white bands and ending in large rings
- Sharp eyes with a serious expression
- Traditional Shinigami captain’s uniform with sleeveless haori and a yellow obi
- Underneath the haori, she wears a backless Onmitsukidō uniform with black arm guards
- Simple footwear: white socks and traditional Chinese-style shoes
- In her right hand, she holds a small claw-like blade
If you’re looking for more to draw after finishing Soi Fon, I recommend trying out characters like Yoruichi, Kisuke Urahara, or Aizen – all of them have equally recognizable Bleach designs and bound storylines.
How This Bleach Drawing Guide Works
- Red Color: This shows the current lines you should be drawing in each step.
- Black Color: These are the lines from the previous steps.
- Grey Color: This indicates the basic sketch lines for proportions and pose.
How did your version of Soi Fon turn out? If you worked through how to draw Soi Fon in Her Classic Look Before Bleach TYBW and you’re happy with the result, drop it in the comments under the pinned post on Pinterest, it’s always great to see how different people interpret her sharp, no-nonsense design. And if you want a steady stream of new guides each week, the signup form at the top of the page will get them straight to your inbox.