Lovely Play & Recreation

Popular characters that are easy to make with origami. A collection of creations you can enjoy with children.

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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

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!

Healing-type characters (11–20)

My Melody

[Origami] Easy and Cute My Melody Folding Method – Origami My Melody, Sanrio Character

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.

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Pompompurin

[Origami] Easy and Cute Sanrio Character Pompompurin – How to Fold (Origami Pompompurin)

Pompompurin

Sanrio’s character Pompompurin is known for his yellow appearance and trademark dark brown beret.

With his adorable look, he’s been loved for a long time.

Surprisingly, Pompompurin is a Golden Retriever and a boy named Pudding.

This time, let’s recreate Pompompurin with origami.

Prepare yellow origami paper and fold it into the shape of a dog.

Make firm creases and carefully fold the finer parts.

Next, make the beret and fit it on Pudding’s head.

Finally, draw the face, and your adorable Pudding is complete.

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In conclusion

Origami featuring popular characters is a delightful activity that anyone can enjoy.

From easy creations to ones that require a bit of creativity, people of all ages—from children to adults—can have fun with it.

It’s also a great idea to make your favorite characters out of origami and display them at home or give them as gifts.

How about creating wonderful memories while nurturing your imagination through origami?