Drawing two characters at once on a single sketch tests proportion control, and this guide to how to draw both chibi and big Totoro puts that skill front and center with one of the most recognizable creature pairs from Studio Ghibli. The small Totoro perched on the large one adds a second focal point that has to read clearly without pulling the eye away from the main figure.
What the 13-Step Walkthrough Actually Covers
This is a full-body front-facing build with no background, so all 13 steps go toward getting the proportions of both characters right and placing the smaller figure naturally on top of the larger one. The chest crescent markings and the flower sprig add detail work toward the end, which is where the line control matters most. The result is clean line art rather than a colored version, keeping the focus entirely on structure and shape confidence.
Key Features to Watch While Sketching
- Large round body, seated front-facing pose
- Wide round eyes, broad flat nose
- Long whiskers extending from both cheeks
- Two pointed ears atop the large head
- Small chibi Totoro perched on top
If you enjoy drawing Ghibli creatures and spirits, the guide on the Kodama covers similarly compact organic shapes, while the Soot Sprite is a good warm-up for simple round forms before tackling a more complex figure like this one. For something with more structural detail, the Laputian robot sketch is worth a look too.
Reading the Step Colors in This Tutorial
Each step uses a three-color system to show exactly what is new versus what is already done:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Both Chibi and Big Totoro: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished Your Totoro Sketch? Share It
Once the line art is done, drop your finished drawing in the comments below. It is always good to see how different people handle the whiskers and the small chibi figure on top. New tutorials go up on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they are published, a new YouTube video based on existing guides goes live every day, and Pinterest stays updated regularly if that is where you like to save references. For more Ghibli practice, the Moro and San together tutorial is another two-character sketch worth trying, and Chihiro and No-Face covers a similar challenge with very different shapes. If you want to support the site and get access to unique hand-drawn coloring pages, the Patreon page is the place to go.