Here’s a complete walkthrough on how to draw Mumei from Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress in 27 steps. The drawing covers her full body, which means more focus on proportions and costume details. The process flows naturally, from a light mannequin sketch to the final clean lines and colors.
Mumei’s Key Features
- Hair: short bob with a straight fringe and a playful ahoge at the top.
- Eyes: reddish-brown, calm yet intense.
- Neck Ribbon: indigo, tied firmly to suppress the Kabane virus.
- Upper Outfit: cropped red jacket over a white blouse with blue ties.
- Corset and Sash: dark corset with side buckles and a large blue sash knot at the waist.
- Leg Wraps: bandages around thigh and calf, irregular.
- Boots: tall black boots with straps, plus a mechanical guard on the left leg.
Mumei, whose real name is Hozumi, stands as the main heroine of the series. She travels with Ikoma on the Koutetsujou. The ribbon around her neck is more than decoration, it defines her identity as a Kabaneri. Once you finish drawing her, take a look at Ikoma in Kabaneri form and wearing his cloak.
How the 27-Step Guide Is Built
- Red Color: marks the new lines of the current step.
- Black Color: shows lines already completed.
- Grey Color: base sketch for the structure and pose.
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