Published on August 6, 2026
Ichigo Kurosaki returns once more, this time in the look fans waited the whole Bleach series to see. This lesson covers how to draw Ichigo in his True Shikai form, the upgraded design that landed during the final war arc.
Putting This Version of Ichigo Together
The breakdown runs across 28 stages, closing on a fully colored frame you can lean on while shading. Things start with loose framework marks so the proportions and stance feel solid long before the robes and blade get their final shape.
What Sets This Ichigo Apart
- Spiky orange hair
- Black shihakusho with crossed strap
- White obi sash at the waist
- Chain wrapped near the grip of Zangetsu
- White tabi
If you’re working through more of the cast, this slots in well next to other Ichigo looks like his dual Zangetsu blades version or his post-Dangai training appearance. For a change of pace, the lieutenant Rangiku Matsumoto is open too.
How to Read the Line Colors
Three colors run through each frame so the fresh additions never get lost:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Ichigo: Step-by-Step
Post Your Ichigo Down Below
This was a big one, so when you hit that final colored stage, drop your result in the comments and let me see how the blade and robes came out. There’s an upload feature in the works that lets you attach your drawing right under the article, and it might already be live by the time you read this. With how to draw Ichigo in his True Shikai form behind you, the menacing Aizen or the sharp-eyed Uryu Ishida make solid follow-ups. Fresh lessons drop on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they publish, a new video goes up on YouTube every day from these guides, and Pinterest stays freshly stocked, so if you want to back the work, my Patreon has hand drawn coloring pages waiting.
