Drawing two characters side by side in a shared scene takes more structural planning than a single-character sketch, and that is exactly the skill this tutorial on how to draw Chihiro and No-Face together puts into practice. The pair comes from the Studio Ghibli catalog, specifically the train scene from Spirited Away.
What the 17 Steps Cover and Why the Scene Matters
The tutorial runs 17 steps and ends on clean line art. The main challenge here is not either character alone but the composition: two figures seated at different heights on a train bench, with horizontal window lines in the background providing a perspective anchor. The contrast in scale between Chihiro and the tall rounded mass of No-Face is what holds the scene together, so establishing their relative sizes early is where most of the structural work happens.
Key Visual Elements in This Drawing
- Chihiro seated, short hair with bangs
- Striped shirt, shorts, and sneakers
- Hands resting on knees
- No-Face tall, rounded blob shape beside her
- No-Face mask with oval eyes and mouth
If you want more practice with Ghibli characters in quiet or thoughtful poses, Setsuko Yokokawa and Sheeta from Castle in the Sky both work through similar challenges with seated or standing still figures. Ursula from Kiki’s Delivery Service adds some variety if you want to practice a more detailed costume.
Understanding the Step Color System
Each step image uses a three-color coding system to show what is new and 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 Chihiro and No-Face Together: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Finished the Drawing? Share It and Keep Going
Once the line art is done, drop your finished drawing in the comments below. Seeing how different people handle the scale contrast between the two characters is always worth a look. New tutorials go up on Facebook and Telegram as soon as they are published, a new YouTube walkthrough based on existing guides goes live every single day, and Pinterest stays updated regularly too. For more Ghibli line art to try next, the Catbus is another multi-element scene worth working through, and a Kodama is a good quick sketch if you want something shorter. If you want to support the site and get access to unique hand-drawn coloring pages, the Patreon page is the place to do that.
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