Anime Drawing Tutorial Jjk ~upd~ Today

Jujutsu Kaisen (JJK) characters involves mastering Gege Akutami’s distinct style, which blends rough, sketch-like linework with high-contrast shading and sharp, geometric features. 1. Master the Face Structure

The "JJK look" relies on sharp jawlines and specific eye placements.

: Start with a basic circle and use a vertical center line to align the nose and mouth.

: JJK eyes are often sharp and rectangular rather than perfectly round. For characters like Gojo, include a thin skin fold (eyelid line) just above the eye.

: Keep it minimal. Use a single flat or slightly curved line for the mouth, with a small dash underneath to indicate the lower lip. 2. Linework and "Gege Style" A core element of the JJK aesthetic is the varied line thickness Tapered Lines

: Lines should be thicker at the edges and in shadowy areas, while thinning out where light hits the character.

: Don't worry about perfectly clean lines. Gege’s style often feels energetic and slightly messy, almost like a finalized sketch. 3. Hair and Shading Simplified Sections anime drawing tutorial jjk

: For complex hair like Nobara’s, simplify the shape into "interior" and "exterior" sections. For Gojo, create spiky sections to avoid a cluttered look. Deep Shadows

: Use heavy, dark tones—especially around the collar and under the neck—to create a 3D effect. 4. Character-Specific Tips Yuji Itadori

: Focus on his short, spiky hair and the distinct marks under his eyes. Gojo Satoru

: Key features include his blindfold (or "Six Eyes") and his iconic spiky, white hair.

: Focus on the intricate facial tattoos and his wider, more menacing eyes.

For a visual breakdown of line weight and facial planes to capture the specific manga feel: How to draw JJK Art Style (no, really) Starflox Studios YouTube• Aug 19, 2025 Step 1: Head Shape & Guidelines

If you want to focus on a specific character, I can give you a more detailed step-by-step for: Satoru Gojo (eyes vs. blindfold) Yuji Itadori (facial markers and hair) Ryomen Sukuna (tattoo patterns)

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Step 1: Head Shape & Guidelines

• Draw a circle, then add a sharp chin extending downward (forming an elongated egg shape).
• Cross the face with a vertical center line and a horizontal eye line halfway down the circle.

Step 1: The Base Structure

Start with a stick figure. Yuji is athletic but lean.

• Torso: Draw a rectangular rib cage and a narrower pelvic box.
• Limbs: Keep them defined but not overly muscular. JJK characters are "wiry strong."

Step 4: The Anatomy of a Sorcerer

JJK is famous for its fluid fight poses. Your characters shouldn't stand like statues.

• Shoulders: Broad and slightly hunched (the "fighting stance").
• Hands: JJK loves dynamic hand signs (hand seals). Practice drawing the hands in the Domain Expansion pose (wrists together, fingers splayed).
• Clothes: JJK uniforms are loose but structured. Draw the folds of the high-collared jacket using sharp "V" shapes for creases.

Step 2: The "Slashed" Eyes (The Secret Sauce)

This is the most iconic part of the JJK look. Look at Gojo, Nanami, or Geto—the eyes are dramatic.

1. The Waterline: Draw a thick, straight horizontal line.
2. The Upper Lid: Draw a sharp, angled line cutting down to meet the waterline.
3. The Lashes: Add 3–4 sharp spikes on the top lid.
4. The Pupil: JJK eyes often have small pupils (when serious) or dark voids (when using cursed energy).

Pro Tip: Gojo’s eyes are the exception—they are wide, soft, and detailed. For villains or fighters, keep the eye angle steep (slanted downward).

Part 5: Step-by-Step – Drawing Yuji Itadori (Final Punch)

Let’s apply everything. We are drawing Yuji mid-punch, screaming. Draw a circle, then add a sharp chin

Step 1: Stick Figure & Boxes

• Draw a dynamic line of action arching backward (to generate punching power).
• Draw the ribcage box (leaning back) and pelvis box (leaning forward).
• Sketch the fist at a 45-degree upward angle.

Step 2: Rough Anatomy

• Add the neck muscles (sternocleidomastoid) bulging.
• Draw the shoulder (left) pulled back, right shoulder punched forward.
• Sketch in the uniform jacket billowing behind him.

Step 3: The Face (Screaming)

• Mouth wide open: Draw the upper teeth as a single white block, the tongue pressing down.
• Nose: Flared nostrils (small dark triangles).
• Eyes: Half closed from the exertion, but with a white pupil pointing toward the fist.
• The "Sukuna mouth" (cheek lines): Draw deep parenthesis lines from the nose to the chin.

Step 4: Inking

• Use a G-pen (or digital hard brush) with variable line weight.
  • Thick lines: External silhouette, underside of the chin, inside the mouth.
  • Thin lines: Folds on the knuckles, hair strands, energy sparks.
• Hatching: JJK uses minimal hatching. Use solid black shadows instead. Fill in the shadow side of the jacket completely black.

Step 5: Cursed Energy

• Surround the fist with jagged, black-blue lightning bolts.
• Add impact sparks (small star shapes) where the fist would connect.

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The Head Shape

• Jawline: Sharp, but anchored by a strong masseter muscle (jaw muscle). Think less alien triangle, more masculine square softened at the corners.
• Chin: Slightly rounded. If you draw a chin too pointy, they look like a Demon Slayer character. Too flat, they look like Attack on Titan.
• Cheeks: Minimal roundness. JJK characters have lean, athletic faces.