Learn how to draw Deku in a compact, cheerful cartoon style. This step-by-step drawing builds his spiky hair, expressive face, hero suit, and sturdy boots.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black pen or marker
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Time needed:
17 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Draw the Spiky Hair
Build Deku’s hair from many large pointed tufts around the head. Add a few short inner lines to separate overlapping locks.
Pro Tip: Vary the spike directions while keeping the overall shape rounded.
Step 2: Add the Face
Draw the rounded jaw and small ears beneath the hair. Add huge detailed eyes, curved brows, a tiny nose, and a smiling mouth.
Pro Tip: Place the eyes low enough to preserve the oversized hair proportion.
Step 3: Draw the Collar and Left Arm
Add a wide segmented collar beneath the chin. Extend the left shoulder into a bent sleeve, cuff, and large rounded glove.
Pro Tip: Use short parallel curves to keep the cuff bands even.
Step 4: Complete the Torso and Arms
Shape the jacket with a center seam and add the right sleeved arm. Draw both belt pouches, the buckle, and the second rounded glove.
Pro Tip: Keep the belt level across the lower edge of the jacket.
Step 5: Draw the Left Leg
Extend one short leg below the belt. Add a blocky knee pad, layered ankle sections, and a broad rounded boot.
Pro Tip: Make the boot wider than the leg to create a stable stance.
Step 6: Add the Right Leg
Mirror the leg armor on the right side. Finish with a second layered boot aligned beside the first.
Pro Tip: Match the boot soles so Deku stands evenly.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- Deku is the hero name used by Izuku Midoriya in My Hero Academia.
- His costume changes during the story as he develops his abilities.
- Spiky hair and oversized costume details suit a simplified chibi drawing style.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Erase stray guidelines and strengthen the clean costume shapes. Your easy Deku drawing is complete, so add his familiar green hair and hero-suit colors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I manage all the hair spikes?
Draw the largest outer tufts first, then fill gaps with smaller locks.
How can I keep the eyes balanced?
Lightly mark their top, bottom, and center positions before adding details.
Why do the boots look so large?
The exaggerated size supports the compact cartoon proportions and grounded pose.
