Study the target anime style’s head shape, eye shape, nose, mouth, and jawline
Break the character into basic shapes before adding details
Match the eye size, spacing, and tilt to the style
Match the line thickness and line cleanliness to the style
Use the same proportions for head, body, hands, and legs as the style
Simplify or exaggerate facial features to fit the style
Observe how hair is grouped into clumps and strands in the style
Copy the style’s shading method and shadow placement
Use the style’s typical color palette and saturation level
Adjust the character’s expression to fit the style’s emotional range
Keep the character’s signature traits while changing the rendering style
Practice redrawing the same character in multiple anime styles
Compare reference images side by side while drawing
Focus on silhouette first, details second
Use consistent anatomy rules within the chosen style
Refine the drawing by checking if it visually belongs in that anime world