Today I’m breaking down how to draw Ryuko Tatsuma in her Hero Costume from My Hero Academia. Also known as the Dragoon Hero: Ryukyu, she was once the No. 9 Pro Hero and later ranked No. 10. Her dragon-themed look is tied closely to her Quirk. Her costume is based on a traditional qipao style, mixed with several dragon-like elements, making it a unique character to draw. This design isn’t too complicated but includes a few specific details to pay attention to.
Important Details to Watch for When Drawing Ryuko Tatsuma
- Chin-length swept-back blonde hair with a headband and four large claws covering her right eye.
- Small dragon wings attached to the back of her head.
- Dark red qipao with pale green trim and yellow claw-like patterns at the bottom.
- White glove-like sleeves that leave her hands exposed at the wrist and knee-high boots.
Once you finish Ryuko Tatsuma, you could also try drawing other My Hero Academia characters like Pixie-Bob, Katsuki Bakugo or Red Riot to practice different character designs and hero costumes.
Understanding the Step Breakdown: Color Meanings
- Red Color: Indicates the current step to focus on drawing.
- Black Color: Shows the parts you have already completed in earlier steps.
- Grey Color: Represents the basic initial sketch that sets up the structure.
It’s always interesting to see how different artists approach the same character, and Ryuko Tatsuma’s hero look is a good example since her design has a lot of details people interpret slightly differently. Now that you know how to draw Ryuko Tatsuma’s hero look, drop your version in the comments of the pinned post on Pinterest so others can see how you tackled it. If you want a steady stream of new guides, there’s an email signup form at the top of the page.