How To Draw Anime Face Expressions [Angry, Happy & More]

In this tutorial, we’ll teach you step-by-step how to draw anime face expressions.

By following all these simple steps, you’ll be drawing perfectly in no time. Just remember: the more you practice, the better you’ll get.

*This is just a base, you can always add details such as lashes, beauty marks, etc.

Anime Expressions Tutorials

How To Draw Angry Anime Expression

Start by drawing a circle and a small triangle and then connecting both shapes (you’re going to do this on every sketch).

You can also draw a line in the middle and another one close to the bottom of the circle to help you with proportions.

Now draw the eyebrows shapes (just a simple line, you don’t have to work on it just yet). Two circles for the eyes and half a circle for the mouth.

You can also add lines on the top and bottom of each of those shapes we mentioned.

Following the sketch, start the Lineart. Remember to add details (especially that little shape on the cheek, it’s really important for the complete angry look), and the eyebrows turned to the center.

Add shadows and any other lines you’d like to. Don’t forget the neck shadow.

How To Draw Embarrassed Anime Expression

Start by drawing a circle and a small triangle and then connecting both shapes.

You can also draw a line in the middle and another one close to the bottom of the circle to help you with proportions.

Now draw the eyebrows shapes and two circles for the eyes and another line for the mouth.

You can also add lines on the top and bottom of each of those shapes.

Following the sketch, start the Lineart. Remember to add details (especially the blush, its very important for this emotion).

Add shadows and any other lines you’d like to. Don’t forget the neck shadow.

How To Draw Grinning Anime Expression

Start once again by drawing a circle and a small triangle and then connecting both shapes.

You can also draw a line in the middle and another one close to the bottom of the circle to help you with proportions.

Now draw the eyebrows shapes and two thin sausages for the eyes and a shape for the mouth.

You can also add lines on the top and bottom of each of those shapes (if you’re doing this, the top moth line should be going up to the right.)

Following the sketch, start the Lineart. Remember to add details and pay attention to the eyebrow’s shapes.

Add shadows and any other lines you’d like to. Don’t forget the neck shadow.

How To Draw Happy Anime Expression

Start by drawing a circle and a small triangle and then connecting both shapes.

You can also draw a line in the middle and another one close to the bottom of the circle to help you with proportions.

Now draw the eyebrows shapes and two semi-circles for the eyes and another shape for the mouth (similar to a “D” shape).

You can also add lines on the top and bottom of each of those shapes.

Following the sketch, start the Lineart. Remember to add details. Add a little blush and a couple of expression lines around the eyes.

Add shadows and any other lines you’d like to. Don’t forget the neck shadow.

How To Draw in Love Anime Expression

Again, start by drawing a circle and a small triangle and then connecting both shapes.

You can also draw a line in the middle and another one close to the bottom of the circle to help you with proportions.

Now draw the eyebrows shapes and two circles for the eyes and another small circle for the mouth.

You can also add lines on the top and bottom of each of those shapes.

Following the sketch, start the Lineart. Remember to add details (especially the blush and that little star in their eyes).

Add shadows and any other lines you’d like to. Don’t forget the neck shadow.

How To Draw Embarrassed Anime Expression

Start by drawing a circle and a small triangle and then connecting both shapes.

You can also draw a line in the middle and another one close to the bottom of the circle to help you with proportions.

Now draw the eyebrows shapes and two oval shapes for the eyes and a small sausage shape for the mouth.

You can also add lines on the top and bottom of each of those shapes.

Following the sketch, start the Lineart. Remember to add details. You can also use question marks drawing around your character. It’s quite common in anime and manga to use those.

Add shadows and any other lines such as around the nose and under the eyes. Don’t forget the neck shadow.

How To Draw a Sad Crying Anime Expression

Just like the other drawings, start by drawing a circle and a small triangle and then connecting both shapes.

You can also draw a line in the middle and another one close to the bottom of the circle to help you with proportions.

Now draw the eyebrows shapes (going up closer to the center) and two sausages for the eyes, and a rectangle shape for the mouth.

You can also add lines on the top and bottom of each of those shapes.

Following the sketch, start the Lineart. Remember to add details (especially the blush and tears in their eyes (and a couple running down their face if you want).

Add shadows and any other lines such as underneath the eyes. Don’t forget the neck shadow.

How To Draw a Shocked Anime Expression

Start by drawing a circle and a small triangle and then connecting both shapes.

You can also draw a line in the middle and another one close to the bottom of the circle to help you with proportions.

Now draw the eyebrows shapes and two circles for the eyes and a rectangle shape for the mouth.

You can also add lines on the top and bottom of each of those shapes.

Following the sketch, start the Lineart. Remember to add details (especially the blush those lines on their forehead).

Add shadows and any other lines around the eyes and nose. Don’t forget the neck shadow.