Popular characters that are easy to make with origami. A collection of creations you can enjoy with children.
How about making characters loved by all ages, from children to adults, with origami? Popular characters from TV anime and games can be easily made with familiar origami paper! You can create adorable pieces like Pikachu, Hello Kitty, and Anpanman—so cute you’ll want to show them off.
Origami play not only nurtures creativity but also sparks communication.
Try making them with friends and family, enjoying original expressions and personal touches as you go!
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Healing-type characters (1–10)
Baymax
Baymax, the character made famous by Disney’s movie, is a care robot developed to heal the human mind and body.
He’s white and simple, yet somehow eye-catching and memorable.
He’s also easy to make: prepare white origami paper, fold the four corners toward the center to quarter it, then fold the top and bottom, and fold each corner inward.
Finally, draw the eyes and you’re done! It’s beginner-friendly, so I highly recommend it.
It might also be fun to chat about the Baymax movie while you fold.
Pochacco
Let’s make a cute character! Here are some ideas for Pochacco.
Speaking of “Pochacco,” he’s a long-loved Sanrio character.
With his big black ears and adorable beady eyes, Pochacco is irresistibly cute.
This time, let’s try making Pochacco with origami.
You’ll need one sheet of white origami paper, two quarter-size pieces of black origami paper, glue or double-sided tape, and a pen.
It’s fun how Pochacco’s expression changes depending on the angle of his ears, isn’t it?
Healing-type characters (11–20)
Pooh
Let Pooh’s laid-back personality soothe you! Here are some Winnie-the-Pooh craft ideas.
When you think of “Pooh,” you probably picture the main character from the various stories of Winnie the Pooh.
Many people find his way of speaking, his personality, and his cute, round form comforting.
This time, let’s make Pooh with origami.
You’ll need yellow-toned origami paper, a pen, and colored pencils.
It’s simple, but the key step is making the ears, so it’s best to focus as you work.
My Melody
My Melody, who has even won first place in the Sanrio Character Ranking, is a character designed with a rabbit motif and has a straightforward, cheerful personality.
This origami captures her soft, adorable look.
Use pink origami paper and make accordion folds to shape her face.
The key step is folding her ears, which are her charming feature.
Pay attention to where you make the creases and their angles to create My Melo.
Finally, finish by decorating with a ribbon made from gradient-colored origami paper.
Donald from Disney Tsum Tsum
The cute expression is the key! Here are some ideas for a Tsum Tsum-style Donald.
When we think of “Donald,” we think of the popular Disney character, but the Donald that appears in the game Tsum Tsum has a different kind of cuteness, doesn’t he? How about making a Tsum Tsum Donald out of origami this time? What you’ll need: white origami paper, hat parts, glue or double-sided tape, a black pen, a yellow pen, a red pen, and a pink pen.
Getting the facial balance right can be tricky, but here’s hoping it turns out adorable!