Welcome, aspiring artists, to our step-by-step tutorial on how to draw Izuku’s child face, the adorable protagonist of My Hero Academia! Join us as we delve into the exciting world of manga and anime artistry. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each stage, helping you master the art of capturing Izuku’s youthful charm with your pencils.
Appearance and Story of Izuku Midoriya
Izuku Midoriya, also known as Deku, is the main hero of the My Hero Academia manga and anime series. Born Quirkless, his unwavering heroism and strong sense of justice captured the attention of the legendary hero All Might. Becoming All Might’s protégé and inheriting his Quirk, One For All, Izuku now attends U.A. High School alongside his classmates in Class 1-A. His journey is filled with challenges, growth, and epic battles against formidable villains.
As we focus on drawing Izuku’s child face, we’ll capture his youthful appearance, innocent expression, and signature freckles. Get ready to recreate this beloved character’s charm on paper!
Just a side note: you might be also interested in other drawing of Deku like:
- Deku in Costume Epsilon (masked);
- Deku in Costume Epsilon (unmasked);
- Deku in his Student Uniform;
- Deku in Costume Delta;
- Deku in action pose.
Materials and Tools: Bring Your Artistic Arsenal
Before we dive into the step-by-step guide, let’s make sure you have the right tools at your disposal. While you can use any drawing materials you prefer, we recommend the following:
- A pencil (preferably 2B or HB) for sketching
- A fine liner or black ink pen for inking
- An eraser to correct any mistakes along the way
- A pencil sharpener to keep your pencil points precise
- Smooth drawing paper or a sketchbook to bring Izuku to life
Now that you have your art supplies ready, let’s embark on our drawing journey!
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide: How to Draw Izuku’s Child Face
Throughout this guide, we’ll use a series of images to illustrate each step. Remember, the red color indicates the current drawing step, and the black color shows previously drawn lines. Let’s begin!





















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