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 (31–40)
A 3D-cute BulbasaurNEW!

One of the original starter Pokémon in the series, Bulbasaur, a Grass- and Poison-type.
Prepare two sheets of light green origami paper measuring 7.5 cm and one sheet of dark green origami paper.
Use the light green paper for the face and body, and the dark green paper to make the seed on Bulbasaur’s back.
For the face, start by folding into a triangle, and aim for an overall oval shape when finishing.
Don’t forget to draw the face after folding! For the body, start by making a vertical crease, fold the legs, and finish it to give a bit of three-dimensionality.
For the seed, start by folding into a triangle twice, and shape it into a plump, bulb-like form.
Finally, glue all the parts together to complete it!
How to fold a 3D MewtwoNEW!

Mewtwo, a Pokémon artificially created based on Mew’s genes.
Prepare three sheets of standard-sized purple origami and one smaller sheet of origami.
Start by folding the small sheet into a triangle to make Mewtwo’s face.
Since the final result will be three-dimensional, draw Mewtwo’s face before shaping it to add depth.
Use the standard-sized origami to make Mewtwo’s body.
Make good use of the colored and white sides as you complete Mewtwo’s body.
Finally, assemble all the parts to finish.
When assembling, using a stapler makes it easy.
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.
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!
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!



