How to Draw Genji: Easy Step-by-Step Overwatch Guide

Bring the legendary cyborg ninja to life with this beginner-friendly drawing guide. Designed for fans of Overwatch ages 7 and up, this activity requires only a pencil, an eraser, and a sheet of paper. Follow along to master the geometric shapes that form Genji’s iconic armor.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Finished illustration of Genji from Overwatch, showcasing the final colored result.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Face Shape

Pencil sketch showing the initial decagon shape for Genji's helmet mask.

Start by sketching a ten-sided decagon for the head. Add a central triangular peak at the top and smaller peaks on the sides. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil lines light and loose so you can easily adjust the symmetry before committing to the final outline.

Step 2: Defining the Mask Details

Adding geometric details to the mask, including eye slits and chin armor.

Use parallel lines to enclose the eye and nose area, then add a pentagon shape below for the mouth guard. Outline the lower face to create the chin. Teacher's Tip: Focus on keeping the lines straight to capture that sharp, robotic aesthetic Genji is known for.

Step 3: Building the Torso

Sketching the upper torso and shoulder armor plates.

Draw two curved lines below the head to form the neck, then sketch the shoulder armor and chest plate. Teacher's Tip: Think of the chest plate as a puzzle; draw the irregular shapes one by one to ensure they fit together correctly.

Step 4: Refining the Shoulders

Adding depth to the shoulder armor with oval accents.

Expand the shoulder armor with curved lines and add oval details on the sides. Teacher's Tip: Use a steady hand for the ovals—if they look a bit wobbly, just erase and try again; practice makes perfect!

Step 5: Upper Arm Armor

Enclose the armor at the top of the arms using curved lines, adding smaller shapes inside for detail. Teacher's Tip: These smaller shapes represent the mechanical joints—keep them precise to make the drawing look more realistic.

Step 6: Lower Arm Details

Drawing the lower arm armor with U-shaped bands.

Outline the lower arms with curved lines and add a 'U' shaped band to each. Teacher's Tip: These bands act as the 'cuffs' of his armor, so make sure they are centered on the arm segments.

Step 7: Chest Plate Structure

Adding rib-like armor details to the chest area.

Define the bottom of the chest plate with straight lines and add rib-like armor using pairs of curved lines. Teacher's Tip: Keep the spacing between the ribs consistent to give the armor a clean, manufactured look.

Step 8: Adding Armor Layers

Adding additional layers of armor plating to the torso.

Extend the rib-like armor and add pentagon-shaped details. Teacher's Tip: If you find the pentagons tricky, draw a small triangle first and then add a flat base to turn it into a five-sided shape.

Step 9: Finalizing the Outline

Completing the final outline of the Genji character sketch.

Draw partial circles on the torso and connect them with straight lines. Teacher's Tip: This is the final structural step! Take a moment to darken your main lines and erase any stray guide marks.

Step 10: Bringing Genji to Life with Color

The completed and colored Genji drawing.

Time to color! Use silver, cream, brown, and green to match Genji's classic look. Teacher's Tip: Use light pressure with your colored pencils to create a metallic sheen on the silver armor parts.