Today I’m going to walk you through how to draw Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, which is basically the ultimate version of the mecha from Gurren Lagann. This form has a lot of complex details, but I’ll break it down step by step to make it manageable.
Key Features to Focus On
- Large symmetrical helmet with huge horns curving upward.
- Multiple faces and skull motifs built into the armor.
- Large chest plate with the recognizable face.
- Flaming energy-like patterns surrounding the shoulders, arms and body.
- Layered, sharp armor segments on arms and legs.
- Massive feet shaped like dragon heads with open mouths and visible teeth.
Once you finish this one, you can also move on to drawing characters like Simon, Kamina, Viral, and the original Gurren Lagann forms.
Visual Guide: Color Coding Explanation
- Red Color: current part you are drawing
- Black Color: lines you have already drawn
- Grey Color: the basic sketch outline
Now that you’ve worked through how to draw Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Final Form Mecha, you’ve tackled one of the most over-the-top, galaxy-sized robots in all of anime, so give yourself some credit. More Gurren Lagann characters and other massive mecha from the series are planned for future guides, so there’s plenty more coming. Sign up for the weekly digest using the form at the top of this page, or follow SketchOk on Pinterest and Facebook to catch new tutorials as they drop.