How to Draw Goku From Dragon Ball (Easy Step by Step)
Goku is a fun one to draw because he is built from simple shapes: a round face, a big crown of pointy spikes, and a small body in a karate outfit. This chibi version has a big head and a tiny body, which makes it easy to fit everything on the page. Once you can draw the spiky hair, you can give it to any character.
- Medium
- 15 minutes
- 7 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw Goku from Dragon Ball step by step
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Step 1: Chin and jaw line
Draw a gentle curved line like a smile, bending down in the middle and curling up at both ends. This is the bottom of Goku's face.
Step 2: The spiky hair
Draw a big solid shape of pointy spikes above the chin line, with the tallest spike near the middle. Make the bottom edge bumpy, with little tufts hanging down over the forehead and the sides of the face.
Step 3: Cheeks and mouth
Draw two small round dots for cheeks, side by side in the middle of the face. Between and below them, draw a small open mouth shaped like a little cup.
Step 4: Eyes and collar
Color in the two cheek dots to make them dark eyes. Then, under the chin, draw a curved line out to each side for the shoulders and sleeves, and a short slanted line in the middle for the collar.
Step 5: Belt and jacket
Draw a thick band across the middle of the body with a knot in the center and two ends hanging down. Add a short line from the neck down to the knot for the jacket edge, and curl a small round fist at the end of each sleeve.
Step 6: Sides of the pants
Under the belt, draw a long, slightly wavy line down each side to mark the outer edges of the pants.
Step 7: Shoes
At the bottom of each leg, draw a small rounded shoe shape. Make them wide and flat, with a little gap between the two shoes.
All done!
Go over your lines with a marker, then color it in.
Finished your Goku from Dragon Ball? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw SpongeBob SquarePants or how to draw Grogu (Baby Yoda) from The Mandalorian next.

Tips for drawing Goku from Dragon Ball
- Draw the hair spikes as pointy triangles that lean in different directions, and make the middle spike the tallest.
- Keep the bottom edge of the hair a bit jagged. Little pointed tufts over the forehead are what make it look like Goku.
- Keep the eyes as simple round dots and place them about one eye-width apart so he looks happy and friendly.
Free Goku from Dragon Ball coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this Goku from Dragon Ball coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your Goku from Dragon Ball drawing
Color the hair black, the karate outfit orange, and the belt blue. Leave the face and hands light peach. For a creative twist, try a rainbow outfit or give him golden hair.
Goku from Dragon Ball fun fact for kids
In the Dragon Ball story, Goku grows up with a long tail and a magic staff, and he trains in martial arts. The series started as a manga by Akira Toriyama in 1984.
Questions about drawing Goku from Dragon Ball
What shapes do I need to draw Goku?
You need a curved line for the chin, pointy triangles for the spiky hair, two dots for eyes, a small cup shape for the mouth, and simple curved shapes for the jacket, belt, pants and shoes.
How do I make Goku's hair look spiky?
Draw pointy triangles that lean in different directions. Make the middle one the tallest, then fill the whole shape in solid.
How do I make my Goku look cuter?
Make the head extra big and the body small, and give him a small open smile with big round eyes.
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