One of the signature traits of anime is when serious characters suddenly turn cute and exaggerated in comedic scenes. This guide shows how to draw Maomao in chibi style, like how she appears in funny or awkward situations in The Apothecary Diaries. This sketch focuses mostly on her upper body and head, which makes it easier to handle. There are 16 steps in total, and the difficulty is pretty light – great for casual practice.
Important Details to Note While Drawing Chibi Maomao
- Short bangs cut flat across the forehead
- Wide eyes with sparkle detail and small eyebrows
- Rounded face with blush marks and dotted freckles
- Cat ears and ribbon added on top (chibi embellishment)
- Kimono sleeves and collar exaggerated for the chibi style
- Both fists raised near the chin holding her “backpack’s” shoulder straps
If you’re working on this chibi Maomao drawing and want something else from the series, you could also try sketching regular versions of her and Jinshi.
How to Draw Chibi Maomao – Color Code Breakdown
This drawing tutorial uses 16 steps, and here’s how the color system works for clarity:
- Red Color: shows the lines added in the current step
- Black Color: shows lines from earlier steps
That wraps up how to draw Chibi Maomao, and I’m curious what tool you used to work through this one. Whether you went with pencil and paper, a drawing tablet, or a phone app, the results can look pretty different and it’s always interesting to see that range. Drop your version in the comments on the pinned Pinterest tutorial, since that’s where a lot of people share their takes on Maomao.