How to Draw Ryomen Sukuna’s Face (Jujutsu Kaisen): Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to draw Ryomen Sukuna’s face from Jujutsu Kaisen with this detailed, step-by-step drawing tutorial! Known as the undisputed “King of Curses,” Sukuna possesses one of the most recognizable and menacing character designs in modern anime. While he shares Yuji Itadori’s physical body structure, drawing Sukuna requires capturing his sharp expressions, signature cursed markings, secondary eyes, and distinctive spiked hair.

Whether you are a beginner looking to master anime head proportions or an intermediate artist honing your manga line work, this comprehensive tutorial breaks down the process into 6 simple steps.

Tutorial Overview & Quick Specs

Detail	Info
Character	Ryomen Sukuna (Jujutsu Kaisen)
Difficulty Level	Intermediate
Estimated Time	30–45 Minutes
Required Tools	Drawing Pencil (HB/2B), Eraser, Fine Liner Pen, Ruler
Target Keywords	How to draw Sukuna face, Jujutsu Kaisen drawing tutorial, Sukuna markings guide, Step by step anime head

Key Features of Ryomen Sukuna’s Character Design

Before placing pencil to paper, understanding Sukuna’s key facial characteristics will make sketching much easier:

Sharp, Angular Jawline: Unlike soft anime styles, Sukuna features a defined, masculine jaw and prominent neck tendons.
Sinister Smirk: Sukuna rarely has a neutral expression; his mouth is almost always curved into a cocky, wide grin.
Cursed Markings: Dark, tribal-style tattoos decorate his cheeks, chin, nose, and forehead.
Secondary Eye Slits: Smaller secondary eyes sit directly beneath his primary eyes along the cheek markings.
Spiked Undercut Hair: Short, swept-back spiked hair that frames a clean hairline.

Step-by-Step Sukuna Drawing Guide

Step 1: Lay Down the Head Structure & Guidelines

Step 1 - Basic Loomis circle and jawline guidelines for Sukuna face sketch — Step 1: Constructing basic head proportions and center symmetry guidelines.

Start by drawing a clean circle in the middle of your page to form the cranium. Draw a vertical center line passing straight down through the middle of the circle; this ensures symmetry across the facial features.

Next, add two subtle horizontal guideline curves across the lower half of the circle to mark where the eyes and ears will sit. From the sides of the circle, extend downward lines that angle sharply inward to create a structured, angular chin. Keep your pencil strokes light, as these construction lines will be erased later.

Pro Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light during this phase! Using an HB pencil allows you to construct proportions without leaving heavy indentations on the paper.

Step 2: Define the Neck, Shoulders, and Ears

Step 2 - Adding ear placement, neck muscles, and jaw outline — Step 2: Adding ear placement, neck tendons, and shoulder lines.

Using your horizontal guidelines from Step 1 as an anchor, draw the outer ears on both sides of the head. The tops of the ears should align roughly with the top eye guideline, while the lobes end near the base of the nose.

From the corners of the jawline, draw two strong, vertical lines going downward to form a thick, muscular neck. Sukuna’s physique is athletic and powerful, so avoid making the neck too thin. Add two slanting lines at the bottom for the trapezius muscles and collar area, along with subtle neck tendon strokes.

Step 3: Sketch the Eyes, Nose, and Signature Smirk

Step 3 - Drawing Sukuna squinted eyes, nose bridge, and wide smile — Step 3: Placing Sukuna’s sharp eyes, nose mark, and smirk.

Now we begin capturing Sukuna’s iconic facial expression:

Eyes: Place narrow, sharp eyes along the middle guideline. Angling the inner corners downward and outer corners upward gives him an aggressive, intense glare. Add sharp upper eyelids and subtle eyebrow lines directly above.
Nose: Place a small horizontal tick mark along the center line where the base of the main circle ends to indicate the tip of the nose.
Mouth: Draw a wide, slightly asymmetrical smile line just below the nose. Curving one corner of the mouth higher than the other immediately creates his confident, villainous smirk.

Step 4: Add Cursed Facial Markings and Mouth Details

Step 4 - Sketching Sukuna facial tattoos, cheek markings, and teeth — Step 4: Adding secondary eyes, jaw markings, and teeth outlines.

Sukuna’s facial tattoos are what truly bring this Jujutsu Kaisen antagonist to life. Carefully draw the following facial markings:

Cheek & Chin Markings: Draw the flowing, symmetrical tribal bands curving along the jawline, wrapping under the chin, and sweeping up toward the ears.
Secondary Eye Slits: Inside the upper cheek marking bands directly below his main eyes, add small diamond-shaped cutouts for his secondary eyes.
Nose Bridge Line: Draw a bold horizontal bar across the bridge of his nose.
Teeth & Lips: Open up his smirk line slightly to show a row of clean, sharp teeth.

Step 5: Draw the Forehead Emblem and Iris Details

Step 5 - Adding forehead cursed symbol and pupil details — Step 5: Drawing forehead markings, pupils, and neck shading.

Focus on the upper half of the face to finalize his expression:

Forehead Marking: In the center of the forehead above the brow line, draw Sukuna’s primary cursed emblem—consisting of a central dot flanked by curved, horn-like hooks pointing upward.
Irises & Pupils: Draw small, focused circles inside both main eyes and his secondary eye slits. Keeping the pupils relatively small enhances his cold, predatory look.
Shading Prep: Add light hatching under the chin and around the jaw to create depth before tackling the hair.

Step 6: Finalize Spiked Hair, Robes, and Inking

Step 6 - Complete Sukuna drawing with spiked hair, kimono collar, and prayer beads — Step 6: Finalizing spiky hair, kimono robe, prayer beads, and line shading.

To complete your drawing:

Hair: Draw short, jagged, spiked tufts radiating outward from his forehead and crown. Ensure the hairline sits clean across the upper forehead, leaving his forehead marking clearly visible.
Kimono & Beads: Add his signature high-collared kimono robe dropping over the shoulders, accompanied by a heavy prayer bead necklace hanging around his neck.
Inking & Clean-Up: Go over your primary lines with a fine liner pen. Darken the cursed markings with solid black ink. Once dry, gently erase all underlying pencil construction lines from Steps 1–3.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Drawing Sukuna

Making the Eyes Too Large: Sukuna’s eyes are narrow, sharp, and intense. Drawing large, soft anime eyes takes away his intimidating presence.
Incorrect Marking Symmetry: Take your time on the cheek and forehead tattoos. Uneven markings can distort the perspective of the entire face.
Ignoring Neck Proportion: Sukuna has a solid, broad neck structure. A thin neck makes the character look weak rather than powerful.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between Yuji Itadori and Sukuna’s face?

While they share the same physical body, Sukuna features black cursed markings across his skin, two secondary eyes beneath his main eyes, slicked-back spiked hair, and a noticeably sharper, more sinister facial expression compared to Yuji’s friendly appearance.

What pencil is best for sketching anime faces?

An HB pencil is ideal for initial layout and guideline steps because it erases cleanly without leaving deep marks. A 2B or 4B pencil (or dark fineliner) works best for final line art and filling in black markings.