Psycho-Pass built its most compelling tension around Shogo Makishima, the series’ cold-blooded literary antagonist who stays composed even in the most violent moments, and this step-by-step guide covers how to draw Shogo Makishima in his signature coat and calm stance as part of the Psycho-Pass tutorial collection. The result is clean line art with no color, keeping the focus entirely on line structure and proportions.
What Makes This Character Tricky to Sketch
The tutorial runs 11 steps from the initial structure sketch through to finished line art. Most of the complexity sits in the loose coat silhouette and the face, where the half-lidded eyes and relaxed expression need careful placement to read correctly. The proportions are full-body and slim, so getting the vertical balance right early makes the later steps go smoother.
Shogo Makishima’s Visual Traits at a Glance
- Messy medium-length hair, loose strands
- Slim face, calm half-lidded eyes
- Long open coat over casual top
- Cross pendant necklace at chest
- Relaxed standing pose, hands at sides
If you enjoy drawing anime antagonists with sharp, composed designs, a few related sketches worth checking out are Obeiron (Sugou Nobuyuki), another villain with a layered wardrobe, alongside Kirito and Yuuki Asuna for contrasting hero-side character practice. Each of those pulls from a different costume silhouette, which helps build range across styles.
Reading the Step Colors in This Guide
Each step image uses a three-color system to show progress clearly:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Shogo Makishima: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished the Sketch? Share It
Once the lines are clean and the coat silhouette reads the way you want it to, drop your finished drawing in the comments below. It’s always worth seeing how different people handle the face on this one, since the expression is subtle enough that small line choices shift the whole mood. New tutorials go up on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they’re posted, a new YouTube walkthrough goes live every day based on existing guides, and Pinterest stays updated regularly if you prefer saving reference there. For more full-body coat characters, Kirito’s portrait and Leafa are solid next steps. If you’d like to support the project and get access to unique hand-drawn coloring pages, the Patreon page is the place to go.