How to Draw Kawaii Sumikko Gurashi with Step-by-step Tutorial

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Learn how to draw kawaii Sumikko Gurashi tapioca boba characters with this easy, beginner-friendly tutorial that walks you through each step with clarity and charm 😊.

You’ll start by sketching soft, rounded shapes for the body, then use light guides to place tiny limbs and expressive faces that bring each character to life.

This simple, complete guide is perfect for DIY crafts, handmade cards, classroom fun, or cozy sketchbook sessions with kids.

Whether you’re drawing Shirokuma, Penguin, Tonkatsu or Neko, you’ll get consistent results and plenty of room to add your own creative flair.

Finish with pastel colors or go bold; Sumikko style is all about comfort and personality 😍

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How to Draw Kawaii Sumikko Gurashi: Drawing Tips

Start by drawing a vertical and horizontal guide to help keep your character symmetrical. Then sketch a blob (an egg shape) that will represent your boba.
Use the middle guide to position the cute chubby arms and feet. Make sure they are aligned evenly on both sides.
Place a cute face roughly halfway down the top section of your blob.
Outline your boba with smooth lines and fill it with your favorite pastel color.
Try three more boba bubbles in different poses: one in three-quarter view using stretch and squeeze for extra chubby cuteness, one lying flat like a dumpling dropped on a table, and one sitting down with feet tucked underneath.

I hope they come out great! Share your drawings in our free Facebook group 😊.

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