In this guide, I’ll walk through how to draw Simon the Digger from Gurren Lagann in his post-timeskip form. He’s noticeably older here, with a sharper look and more complex outfit. This version appears in the second half of the series. The guide breaks it down into 22 clear steps. If you’re looking to practice a detailed anime outfit, this is a solid pick.
Key Details to Focus on While Drawing
- Spiky hair with a long fringe sweeping over his eye
- Long, open coat with flame patterns at the bottom
- Layered outfit: vest, belts, and necklace
- Boots, and drill-shaped pendant
After finishing this one, you can practice your drawing skills further by sketching the younger version of Simon, or the mechas – Gurren Lagann Wing Form, Tengen Toppa and Base Form.
Visual Breakdown and Color Code Tips
Here’s how the steps are color-coded throughout the guide:
- Red Color: current step you should be drawing
- Black Color: lines from previous steps
- Grey Color: basic sketch for proportions
The 22 steps will start with a rough sketch and gradually define the character from pose to facial features and outfit.
Now that you know how to draw Simon the Digger Post-Timeskip, it would be great to see what you came up with. The pinned Pinterest post for this tutorial has a comments section where people drop their finished drawings, and other artists working through the same guide actually see them there, so it’s a real back-and-forth. You can also follow along with SketchOk on Facebook for new guide announcements, or sign up for the weekly digest using the form at the top of this page if you want new tutorials sent straight to your inbox.