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Step 1
Use basic anime principles to draw human characters from Yu-gi-oh. Create the basic anime body shape by drawing a long, narrow trapezoid for the torso, long, narrow limbs and a thin neck connected to a heart-shaped head with a chin that comes to a point.
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Step 2
Fill in classic anime facial features that vary depending on the facial expression. For a standard facial expression, choose a small, "L"-shaped pointed nose and a small line to indicate a closed mouth, with the prominent feature being large, round eyes flattened at the bottom. Remember to add eye detail, including the iris, pupil and a spot of shine.
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Step 3
Add Yu-gi-oh characteristics including the distinctive Yu-gi-oh hair and dress. The main character in Yu-gi-oh has spiked hair with 5 main points coming out from the head and colored yellow. He also wears a suit with coat tails and brass buttons, and usually carries accessories like cards in his hand.
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Step 4
Add other Yu-gi-oh characters like monsters to contextualize your Yu-gi-oh drawings. Remember that Yu-gi-oh has both human and non-human villains and characters, so your human villains will follow the same anime drawing steps as the main character. When drawing non-human monsters, continue to follow anime conventions like drawing large or small facial features depending on the expression and adding accessories like weapons.
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Step 5
Draw your Yu-gi-oh characters in action shots like those that appear on the trading cards. Yu-gi-oh is a suitable series for drawing action still shots because you can refer to the card games for example shots rather than work from memory or from in-motion animation.
