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)
Toad
Let’s get excited by making Toad—the character from the nationally beloved game Super Mario Bros.—with origami! It’s a plus that you can easily make it with just one sheet of paper.
There aren’t any particularly difficult steps, but as you fold, aim for a slightly more rounded shape than a regular mushroom.
Finish by drawing Toad’s face and the dotted pattern, and you’re done! Kids who love video games will surely enjoy making it together with you.
Kuromi
Kuromi is My Melody’s rival and a character known for her pink skull mark.
She’s popular with both kids and adults.
Compared to My Melody, Kuromi has a mischievous, little-devil vibe.
But once you learn who she really is, you’re sure to fall in love with her! She likes romance novels and has a girly side, too.
This time, let’s make Kuromi out of origami.
Follow the steps to fold her, and finish by drawing the face.
The key point is her big, devilish eyes.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Let me show you how to make a Hungry Caterpillar with origami.
Prepare six sheets of origami paper and cut them into quarters.
Using the cut pieces, make two types of parts and combine them.
The folding methods are similar, but there are differences, so pay attention to the direction as you fold.
When assembling, interlock the parts so they alternate with each other.
The key is to combine them in order without mixing up which parts go where.
Kids will be delighted with the wriggly caterpillar that moves when you hold it!
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?
Opanchu Usagi
Opanchu Usagi is a character that’s popular among Gen Z.
Opanchu Usagi always has teary eyes and a pitiful expression.
It seems like they’re often unrewarded in everyday life, and people relate to that unfortunate life, which made the character popular.
Let’s try recreating this adorable Opanchu Usagi with origami.
First, prepare a sheet of pink origami paper and fold it into the shape of a rabbit.
Once you’re done, draw the face with a pen to finish!
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.
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.