Nobita is the lovable, clumsy main character from the Doraemon cartoon, instantly recognised by his round glasses and cheerful smile. This step-by-step pencil tutorial shows you how to sketch Nobita's face and body in an easy way for beginners.

🖍️ What You Need

  • White paper
  • Pencil (HB is perfect for sketching)
  • Eraser
  • Black fine-liner
  • Yellow, blue and skin-tone colouring pencils

How to Draw Nobita Step by Step

  1. Draw a large rounded circle for Nobita's head.
  2. Add two big round glasses in the middle of the face, joined by a small bridge.
  3. Draw two dot eyes inside the glasses, a tiny nose and a wide happy smile.
  4. Add spiky short hair around the top of the head.
  5. Draw a short neck and a simple T-shirt body below.
  6. Add two arms and two legs with shorts and shoes.
  7. Outline everything in black and rub out the pencil sketch lines.
  8. Colour his shirt yellow, his shorts blue, and his skin a light tone.
💡 Parikshet's Tip: Sketch lightly with an HB pencil first so you can fix the round glasses easily — they are the key to Nobita, so getting them even and circular makes him instantly recognisable.

🌟 Did You Know?

Doraemon, the blue robot cat who is Nobita's best friend, first appeared in 1969 and is so beloved in Japan that he was named an official 'Anime Ambassador' by the Japanese government in 2008!

Other Doraemon Characters to Draw

  • Doraemon, the round blue robot cat.
  • Shizuka, Nobita's kind friend.
  • Gian, the big strong boy.
  • Suneo, with his pointy hair.

🎯 Try This: Draw Nobita with Doraemon

  1. Draw Nobita standing on one side.
  2. Draw Doraemon, the blue cat, beside him.
  3. Add the magic 'Anywhere Door' behind them.
  4. Colour the whole scene in bright cartoon colours.

How to Draw Nobita: Step-by-Step for Kids

Get your pencil ready! Follow these easy steps and you'll have an amazing Nobita drawing in no time.

What You'll Need

  • Pencil (HB or 2B)
  • Eraser
  • White drawing paper
  • Black marker (optional, for outlines)
  • Coloured pencils or crayons

Step-by-Step: Drawing a Nobita

Step 1: Sketch the Basic Outline

Begin with a very light pencil sketch of the Nobita's overall shape. What is the biggest, simplest shape that describes it — a rectangle, oval, or triangle?

Step 2: Add the Main Structure

Build on the basic outline by adding the main structural elements of the Nobita. Break it down into simple geometric shapes.

Step 3: Draw the Key Features

Add the most important identifying features that make this recognisably a Nobita. These are the details that someone would notice first.

Step 4: Add Secondary Details

Now add the secondary details — textures, patterns, smaller parts. These build up the drawing gradually and give it character.

Step 5: Refine the Outline

Go back to the outline and refine any shapes that don't look right. Compare the proportions to a reference image if you have one.

Step 6: Add Depth with Lines

Add shading lines or cross-hatching on the darker side of the Nobita to create the impression of three dimensions.

Step 7: Trace with Marker

Once happy with your pencil drawing, carefully trace the final lines with a black marker or pen. Let it dry, then erase all pencil marks underneath.

Step 8: Colour Your Drawing

Apply colour to your Nobita, working from the largest areas first. Leave white areas uncoloured — the paper's white works as your lightest tone.

Colouring Your Nobita

Use real reference images as a guide for the Nobita's colours. Start with a base colour and add darker shading on one side to give a 3D feel.

Tips from Parikshet

  • Break the Nobita into simple shapes first — even complex subjects are just combinations of circles, rectangles, and triangles!
  • Don't try to make it perfect on the first try — Parikshet always does at least two practice sketches before the final drawing.
  • Practice makes perfect — try drawing it again tomorrow!