In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to draw My Melody from Onegai My Melody in just 14 steps. This Sanrio character is simple to sketch because of her rounded shapes and balanced proportions. The drawing is beginner-friendly, making it a nice start if you enjoy cute character designs.
Key Features of My Melody’s Design
- Face: Round with large oval black eyes and a small yellow oval nose.
- Ears: Long bunny ears with the right ear standing up and the left one drooping.
- Hood: Pink riding hood, originally made by her Grandma.
- Accessory: A light blue bow near the right ear instead of the usual flower in some versions.
- Body: Small and simple, with short arms and legs.
You can also check out drawing guides for other Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty, Kurousa, Keroppi, Kuromi, or Fifi next.
How This Sanrio Drawing Guide Works
Each step in this tutorial uses colors to make the process easier to follow:
- Red Color: shows the current step you should focus on.
- Black Color: shows lines drawn in earlier steps.
- Grey Color: outlines the basic sketch used for proportions.














Now that you know how to draw My Melody, was she easier or harder than you expected? Those little hood details can be tricky, but once you get her round shape down, everything else tends to fall into place. Drop your thoughts (or your finished drawing) in the comments on the pinned Pinterest post, since that’s usually where the best conversations happen.