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 (11–20)
Omusubi-man
A unique character from Anpanman! Here’s an idea featuring Omusubiman.
Speaking of “Omusubiman,” his traveler-like outfit and distinctive way of speaking are part of his charm, aren’t they? Since he appears in the story from time to time, it seems he has many hidden fans.
This time, let’s try making Omusubiman with origami.
All you need is one sheet of black origami paper and a black pen.
It’s also a good idea to have colored pencils ready.
Be sure to give it a try!
Crayon Shin-chan
We’ll introduce how to make origami themed on characters from the nationally beloved anime Crayon Shin-chan.
Let’s handcraft the cute faces of popular characters like Shin-chan, Himawari, and Buriburizaemon! First, fold the origami in half vertically to make a crease, then fold the bottom into a boat-like silhouette.
From there, the key is to shape the face and hairstyle to match each character.
Use careful, detailed folds to express the differences in their facial shapes.
If you pay attention to which parts of the paper will become the hair and facial features as you fold, you’ll get great results.
Shimajirō
A character loved by children! Here are some ideas featuring Shimajiro.
In the stories, Shimajiro learns about everyday rules and promises, dances along, and is super popular with kids.
This time, let’s try making Shimajiro with origami.
You’ll need one sheet of yellow origami paper, a black permanent marker, and some colored pencils.
Drawing the facial expression can be tricky, but it might be fun to customize it in your own way.
Enjoy creating freely with your own ideas!
Dokin-chan
Dokin-chan is a popular character from the Anpanman series.
She’s a girl who’s an ally of Baikinman, and her unique charm comes from her playful mischief and her crush on Shokupanman.
Let’s make an origami model inspired by her cute look.
All you need is a single sheet of orange origami paper—that’s the key point.
The initial steps are simple, but the folds for her horn-like features, which are a distinctive part of her face, get a bit more complex.
Fold the face so the back side of the paper shows on the front, then draw her expression with a pen to finish.
Anpanman
Anpanman is a character everyone loves.
He’s made of sweet bean bread, and every time he helps someone in need, he offers his own face.
Since it’s a children’s anime, Anpanman has always been someone kids look up to.
Let’s make Anpanman with origami.
His face is round, so start by folding a circular shape.
Then make the nose and cheeks with origami and glue them on.
Finally, draw the eyes and mouth to complete Anpanman.
Keeping it as a little charm for when you’re in trouble might lift your spirits.
Tsum Tsum Mickey
Let’s make Mickey from the popular mobile game “Tsum Tsum”! The Disney characters are adorably deformed in Tsum Tsum, with their cute round shapes.
To make Mickey, you’ll use a total of five sheets of origami: one for the head, two for the ears, one for the face, and one for the hands.
Prepare smaller origami sheets for the ears and hands.
Once each part is folded, attach them with glue or tape.
Finally, draw Mickey’s eyes and nose to finish! Try making other Tsums as well.
Popular Characters (21–30)
Zenitsu Agatsuma
Let’s fold Zenitsu Agatsuma, whose signature features are his yellow and orange hair, using origami.
Fold up the two bottom corners, then fold the newly made corners slightly upward to form the face.
Draw the eyes and eyebrows with colored pens.
When folding the hair, the key is to create a jagged, cut-edge look to capture its distinctive style.
Add the orange hair color with colored pens.
Next, after folding the torso, attach the haori (jacket) and draw the triangular pattern with a felt-tip pen.
Finally, attach the face to the torso to complete it.
Try making Zenitsu—he may be timid, but his Thunder Breathing is super cool!
