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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Popular characters (1–10)
Minion
Big round eyes are their trademark! Here are some Minion ideas.
When you think of “Minions,” their yellow bodies, overall-like outfits, and those big, round, sparkly eyes come to mind—they’re so cute.
Their distinctive voices and stories are fun too, so many kids probably love Minions.
This time, let’s make a simple version with origami.
You’ll need one sheet of yellow origami paper, one sheet of blue origami paper, two white round stickers, and a black permanent marker.
Feel free to add your own creative touches as you make them!
Piplup
How about making Piplup, a character that enjoys unwavering popularity among Pokémon? First, fold the origami in half into a triangle twice, with the blue side facing inward.
Open it once, then fold the left and right corners up toward the top.
Flip it over, fold one layer all the way down to the bottom, unfold it, then fold it again to a little below the center, and fold it back up once more.
Next, fold back the left, right, and bottom parts of the face to adjust the shape.
Finally, tuck in the top corner and balance the figure to finish the origami.
After that, draw the distinctive large yellow beak and black eyes to bring out Piplup’s characteristic cuteness!
Miffy
How about making an easy Miffy using white origami paper? First, fold the square in half to make a crease, then fold the top and bottom toward the center.
Fold it in half again, open it using that crease, and fold the tip into a triangle to form the ears.
Fold the left and right sides toward the center to narrow it a bit, then open the other tip and fold it into a triangle—this will be the face.
Next, round off the ear tips by folding them back and turn the model over; you should see the face shape.
Finally, draw cute eyes and Miffy’s distinctive X-shaped mouth with a black pen, and your Miffy is complete!
Popular Characters (11–20)
Snoopy
Snoopy, the soothing character loved not only by little kids but also by upper elementary, middle, and high school students.
With just white origami paper and a black pen, you can make one easily.
First, fold the origami in half into a square.
With the folded (closed) edge at the top, fold in the top-right corner to make an ear.
Tuck the tip inside and adjust as needed.
Next, fold the upper and lower left edges diagonally to shape the face.
Create a bit of volume in the center of the face, then round it by folding in all the corners.
Color the ear black, draw the nose and eyes, and your cute Snoopy is complete!
Cinnamoroll
Using white origami paper, here’s Cinnamoroll, a Sanrio character you can make with a very simple folding method.
First, fold the paper into a triangle.
Next, fold it into a triangle again and open it up.
Fold the left and right corners diagonally downward to form the ears.
Open up the inside of each ear and squash-fold them, adjusting the corners.
Fold the lower part of the face to the back, then make small cuts with scissors to refine the face shape—now the form is complete.
Finally, draw the face with a pen; the key points are the translucent-looking blue eyes and the rosy red cheeks.
Enjoy making it together with your child like a fun drawing activity.
Yoshi
These days, a lot of people find comfort in video games.
The character I’m introducing this time is Yoshi from Nintendo’s Super Mario Kart.
He’s a green dinosaur whose full name is reportedly T.
Yoshisaur Munchakoopas.
This adorable character is a pacifist and plays a big role as Mario’s partner in the games! We’re going to make Yoshi with origami.
When you start folding, it’s important to set the width properly and follow the steps in order.
Yoshi’s face is intricate, so you’ll need some detailed handiwork.
Try making a cool-looking Yoshi!
Baikinman
A popular anime character! Here’s an idea featuring Baikinman.
While some might think of Baikinman as a villain, his persistence in challenging battles without giving up can be inspiring.
How about making this brave Baikinman with origami? You’ll need black origami paper, paper cut into horn shapes, purple origami paper, a black pen, and white round stickers or paper cut into circles.
Give it a try!