This step by pace tutorial explains how to depict some of the more pop anime and manga facial expressions.

For more on cartoon anime facial expressions you tin see:

  • 12 Anime Male Facial Expressions Nautical chart & Drawing Tutorial
  • 16 Examples of How to Draw Chibi Anime Facial Expressions.

Different Types of Anime & Manga Facial Expressions

Anime facial expressions chart with 12 expressions
Anime facial expressions chart

Basic Guidelines for Drawing Anime & Manga Faces

Wen drawing the head in the front view showtime draw a vertical line (this will be the middle of the caput). This line will assist yous become even proportions on both sides of the head. Side by side describe the overall shape of the caput.

How to Position Anime & Manga Facial Features

The facial feature tin shift slightly over these lines with changes in facial expression. The positioning tin also vary due to style just these are good guides to start with.

For more detailed instructions on drawing and positioning anime eyes and mouths you can also come across:

  • How to Draw Anime Optics and Eye Expressions
  • How to Draw Anime and Manga Oral cavity Expressions

Positioning the Eyes

Draw a horizontal line though the centre of the head and draw the eyes below that.

Positioning the Nose

Draw a horizontal line between the eye horizontal line and the bottom of the face. This volition exist the position of the olfactory organ.

Positioning the Oral fissure

Describe a line between the nose line and the lesser of the confront. Describe the rima oris slightly higher up that. The reason for this is that the line will really determine the position of the bottom lip.

Drawing Normal Facial Expressions

Normal expression anime girl drawing example
Normal expression anime girl drawing example

Draw as described above.

Drawing Aroused Facial Expressions

Angry anime girl drawing example
Angry anime girl drawing example

For an aroused confront draw the eyes squinted, the eyebrows downwardly and closer together and the mouth in an upside downwardly arch.

For drawing a pouting anime graphic symbol come across:

How to Draw Anime Pouting Face Tutorial

Drawing Content/Happy Facial Expressions

Content smile anime girl drawing example
Content smile anime girl drawing example

For a content and happy face up you can depict the eyes completely closed (basically you just describe the eyelashes with a hint of the eyelids) in an curvation. For the mouth just draw a hint of the teeth.

Drawing Gloating Facial Expressions

Gloating anime girl drawing example
Gloating anime daughter drawing example

For a gloating expression draw the eyes squinted and the eyebrows in upside down arcs.

Drawing in Love Facial Expressions

In love anime girl drawing example
In love anime girl cartoon case

For an in love appearance the eyes are the most important aspect. Draw the pupils bigger than normal and add more than reflections to the eyes.

Drawing Surprised/Confused Facial Expressions

Surprised anime girl drawing example
Surprised anime daughter cartoon example

For a confused facial expression draw the oral fissure open in an "O" shape. Draw the eyes wide open every bit well with the eyebrows lifted. You may also need to describe the irises (and everything contained in them) small than normal. Finally you can draw the irises slightly closer together than normal as well.

Drawing Upset Facial Expressions

Upset anime girl drawing example
Upset anime girl drawing example

For an upset face draw the eyes looking. Draw the mouth in a slight upside downward arc. Draw the eyebrows as slopes raised towards the center of the face up.

You lot can too see 4 Ways to Describe Crying Anime Eyes for cartoon actually upset characters.

Drawing Grinning/Plotting Facial Expressions

Grinning anime girl drawing example
Grinning anime girl cartoon example

For a look similar the character you are drawing is plotting something draw the eyes squinted and the eyebrows down. Describe the mouth with a calorie-free smile.

Cartoon Scared Facial Expressions

Scared anime girl drawing example
Scared anime girl drawing instance

For a scared expression draw the optics wide open up with the eyebrows raised. Draw the mouth slightly open and depict the irises/pupils far smaller than normal. Y'all tin can also describe the irises slightly closer together than normal.

Cartoon Embarrassed Facial Expressions

Embarrassed anime girl drawing example
Embarrassed anime girl drawing example

For an embarrassed look draw the eyebrows in a slight upside down arc and raw the eyes looking downward. Draw the mouth with a calorie-free grinning.

Drawing Puzzled Facial Expressions

Puzzled anime girl drawing example
Puzzled anime daughter drawing case

For a puzzled expression draw the eyebrows and the optics raised, depict the mouth slightly open with an "O" shape.

Drawing Smiling Facial Expressions

Light smile anime girl drawing example
Light smile anime daughter drawing example

For a light smile depict the rima oris in a light arc slightly wider than a normal oral fissure. Draw the optics slightly squinted.

For cartoon anime facial expressions from the side view you tin can too see:

How to Depict Anime Facial Expressions – Side View