Here’s a step by step look at how to draw Keroppi in 10 simple stages. The character is easy to build thanks to the rounded shapes and overall simple design. Keroppi is also known as Kerokerokeroppi, and he’s part of Sanrio’s group of classic characters. The guide keeps the structure light so anyone can complete a Keroppi drawing without much difficulty.
Key Features of Keroppi
- Head: round and large, making up most of the figure.
- Eyes: oversized circles that overlap the head outline.
- Mouth: closed V-shape; sometimes drawn as a U when smiling wide.
- Cheeks: round pink spots below the eyes.
- Clothing: a green shirt and a small red bow tie.
Keroppi first appeared in 1987, designed by Tomoe Iwata. He lives in Donut Pond, celebrates his birthday on July 10. Other Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, Kuromi, Fifi and Dear Daniel are also fun to draw once this one is complete.
Guide Method and Color System
- Red Color: the new lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: completed lines from earlier steps.
This breakdown keeps the design simple and manageable. By following the 10 steps carefully, the drawing will come together cleanly and with proper proportions.
Now that you know how to draw Keroppi, it would be great to see what you came up with. The pinned post for this tutorial on Pinterest is where a lot of people in the SketchOk community drop their finished sketches and talk through what worked and what did not, so feel free to share yours there too. And if you prefer watching over reading, video versions of some guides do show up on the SketchOk YouTube channel, so that’s worth checking out if you want to follow along that way.