Long wavy hair and a sharp, composed expression carry most of Shion Karanomori’s presence on the page, and this tutorial works through both in a clean upper-body sketch from the Psycho Pass anime series. Learning how to draw Shion Karanomori comes down to handling those hair curves and the layered clothing detail without losing the calm authority in her face.
What the 10-Step Walkthrough Covers
The guide runs through 10 steps and ends on finished line art rather than a colored result, so the entire process stays focused on clean linework and proportion. The three-quarter upper body angle means the shoulders and jacket lapels sit at a slight turn, which adds a bit of perspective to work through. Hair volume takes up a good chunk of the later steps, so expect to slow down once the face structure is in place.
Shion Karanomori’s Key Design Elements
- Long wavy hair with side-swept bangs
- Serious expression with detailed eyes
- Open lapel jacket over low-cut top
- Upper body in three-quarter view
- Layered neckline visible beneath jacket
If you want more anime character practice after this, Kirito and Yuuki Asuna both offer solid upper-body and portrait work at a similar complexity level. Leafa is also worth trying if long hair with volume is something you want more reps with.
Reading the Step Color Codes
Each step image uses a three-color system to show exactly what to draw and when:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Shion Karanomori: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished Your Sketch? Share It
Once the lines are clean and the hair curves are where you want them, drop the finished drawing in the comments below. Seeing how different people handle the jacket detail and the facial expression is always useful context for anyone working through the same steps. New tutorials go up on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they are posted, a new YouTube video based on existing guides goes live every day, and Pinterest gets updated regularly as well. If you enjoyed this and want more like it, check out Kirito’s portrait or the Yuuki Asuna step-by-step for more anime portrait practice. Supporting the project on Patreon helps keep new tutorials coming and gives you access to unique hand-drawn coloring pages as well.