How to Draw Hangyodon: Easy 10-Step Sanrio Guide

Ready to draw Sanrio’s most lovable fish? This tutorial is perfect for young artists ages 5 and up. You’ll only need a pencil, an eraser, and some markers or crayons to bring Hangyodon to life while practicing basic shape construction.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

Colorful and finished illustration of the Sanrio character Hangyodon.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes and Mouth

Close up of Hangyodon's face showing two large circular eyes and a wide, curved mouth line.

Start by drawing two circles for Hangyodon’s large eyes, adding smaller shaded circles inside for pupils. Below them, draw his signature wide mouth using two horizontal curved lines. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily adjust the spacing if the eyes look a bit lopsided.

Step 2: Shaping the Head and Fin

Outlining the rounded head shape of Hangyodon with a small fin on top.

Use smooth, curved lines to outline the sides of his head and the dorsal fin on top. Add a small line to separate his lips. Teacher's Tip: Think of the dorsal fin as a soft triangle—don't worry about making it perfectly straight!

Step 3: Adding Side Fins

Drawing the side fins and shoulder lines on the Hangyodon character sketch.

Complete the dorsal fin and draw the fins on the sides of his head, then sketch the start of his shoulders. Teacher's Tip: Use 'C' shaped curves for the side fins to give them a natural, flowy look.

Step 4: Drawing the Arm

Adding the arm fin to the side of the character's body.

Use a series of connected curved lines to form his armlike fin. Teacher's Tip: Keep the lines rounded rather than pointy to maintain that cute, cartoon aesthetic.

Step 5: Sketching the Waving Hand

Detailing the fingers and palm of the raised hand waving.

Draw the palm and four fingers on his raised hand. Teacher's Tip: Since he is waving, make the fingers slightly rounded at the tips to look friendly and soft.

Step 6: Defining the Torso and Legs

Drawing the torso and the base of the legs.

Draw the bottom of the raised arm, the sides of his torso, and the first set of toes on his finlike leg. Teacher's Tip: Keep the torso shape slightly pear-like to give him that classic Hangyodon silhouette.

Step 7: Finishing the Feet

Completing the two flipper-feet at the base of the character.

Complete the first foot and draw the second flipper-foot using three connected curves. Connect them with a short line. Teacher's Tip: Ensure the feet are flat at the bottom so he looks like he's standing firmly.

Step 8: Adding the Bow Tie and Texture

Adding the bow tie and fin texture details to the drawing.

Draw an hourglass-shaped bow tie below the face. Add a curved line across the head and shade small teardrop shapes on the dorsal fin for texture. Teacher's Tip: The teardrops add great visual interest—take your time with these small details!

Step 9: Final Details

Adding scale textures to the body and finishing the fin details.

Add thick lines to the side fins and draw two rows of short, curved lines on the torso to represent scales. Teacher's Tip: Keep the scale lines consistent in size to make the texture look uniform.

Step 10: Bring Hangyodon to Life with Color

The finished, colored drawing of Hangyodon.

Your outline is complete! Use a bluish-green for his body, blue for the fins, pink for the lips, and a bright red for his bow tie. Teacher's Tip: Use light, circular motions when coloring to keep the pigment smooth and even.