If you’re a fan of the popular anime and manga series, Fairy Tail, you’re likely familiar with Happy, the lovable blue cat. Happy has become one of the most beloved characters in the series, known for his cheerful personality and his ability to fly with his wings. If you want to learn how to draw Happy, this article is for you! In this guide, we’ll provide you with tips and tricks to help you create your very own Happy drawing.
Materials You’ll Need
Before we dive into the drawing process, let’s go over the materials you’ll need. To draw Happy, you’ll need:
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Paper
- Colored pencils or markers (optional)
Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Happy
Now that you have your materials ready, it’s time to start drawing! Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your Happy drawing:
Part 1: Start with the basic Head, Body and Wings Outline
Begin by drawing a simplified outline for Happy’s head. Make sure to leave enough space at the bottom for his body. Body and limbs are next. Finally, outline the wings and tail.



Part 2: Front Paws
Our sketch starts with the front paws, as they are in the foreground and slightly overlap Happy’s face.

Part 3: Add the Face
Next, make the outline of the head and draw two large circles for Happy’s eyes. Inside the circles, draw smaller circles for the pupils and fill them with black. Draw a small triangle for Happy’s nose and a curved line for his smile. Then sketch in his ears.








Part 4: Draw the Body
Based on the rough sketch we made earlier, outline the shape of Happy’s body and hind legs, as shown in the pictures below. Add a ribbon around his neck. For the paw pads, draw black circles and dots.







Part 5: The Tail
Simply sketch the tail of Happy.


Part 6: Add the Wings
Happy’s wings are what allow him to fly. Draw two large wings on either side of his body. The wings should be slightly curved and point upwards.




Part 7: Color (optional)
If you want to add some color to your drawing, now is the time to do it! Happy is mostly blue, but you can use other colors and create you own unique version of Happy.

Working through a guide on how to draw Happy from Fairy Tail can feel a little awkward the first time around, since his rounded shapes and expressive face have a way of clicking better on a second pass. Don’t sweat it if things look a bit off initially, just run through it again and you’ll usually find the proportions start to feel more natural. If you want a steady batch of new tutorials dropping into your inbox each week, there’s a signup form at the top of the page.