Top 20 Free Printable Anime Coloring Pages For Toddlers

Anime refers to animation in Japanese. It features hand-drawn or computer-produced animation characterized by colorful graphics, clean lines, amazing themes, and vibrant characters.

This diverse art form with its distinctive method and techniques has been well-received all across the world. The characters usually feature wide, huge eyes, long hair, long arms and legs, and exaggerated facial expressions. However, what makes these characters so popular and well-loved is their dynamic personality and relatable storylines.

Top 20 Anime Coloring Pages

The popularity of anime is not just restricted to Japan. Anime has become popular outside Asian countries as well. There has been a noticeable increase in demand for anime merchandise, especially anime coloring sheets. Here is a collection of 20 anime coloring sheets for your children. The article features some of the most famous anime characters of all time in the form of printable anime coloring pages that your kids will love.

1. Goku

The coloring sheet features Goku, the archetype of modern anime lead characters. Goku is the protagonist of the manga and anime series Dragon Ball. This courageous Saiyan was originally sent on a mission to destroy the earth. However, an accident alters his memory, causing him to become pure-hearted and one of the greatest Earth’s defenders. Goku is commonly seen wearing his orange ‘Gi’ over a dark blue undershirt. Tell your child to use these shades while coloring.

2. Astro Boy

Astro Boy is one of the oldest anime characters. It is one of the characters that helped usher in the phenomenon known as anime. Astro Boy is the main character in the Astro Boy Series. The story is an amalgamation of the tale of Pinocchio and science fiction set in the post-war atomic age. Beyond those long lashes and cute smile is a boy with the strength equivalent to 100,000 horsepower.

3. Himura Kenshin

Himura is the protagonist of the series Rurouni Kenshin. He has unusual violet eyes that reflect his psychological reversion to Hitkori. Himura Kenshin is a soft-spoken man who always puts others before himself. He carries an amicable temperance and freely offers his service to people who need a hand.

4. Vegeta

Vegeta, the prince of the Saiyans and the arch-rival of Goku is one of the most important characters in anime history. Vegeta has received more character development than several other characters in the series. He was once a ruthless warrior and an outright killer but he later abandoned the idea to become the universe’s most powerful warrior. Like most anime characters, Vegeta has jet-black hair, sharp features, and huge eyes.

5. Edward Elric

Edward Elric is the protagonist of the series Fullmetal Alchemist. He is the youngest state alchemist, achieving his certification at the age of 12. Edward is a lovable and dim-witted person with a heart of gold. He is a truly multi-dimensional character. He is portrayed as a funny, intense, fierce, and nice person in the series.

6. Light Yagami

Light Yagami is the protagonist of the manga series Death Note. He is diabolical, calculating, conniving, and determined to remake the world according to his image. His ultimate goal is to make the world a happy and safe place. Light Yagami is a young man with light brown hair and brown eyes. He is always shown dressed neatly in his school uniform or a suit.

7. Asuka Langley Soryu

This is one of the cutest anime coloring pages featuring Asuka Langley Soryu, a character from the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. She is part Japanese, part American, and part German. Asuka is proud and cocky and always wants to prove that she is the best at whatever she does.

8. Haruko Haruhara

Haruko Haruhara is an extraterrestrial investigator for the Galactic Space Police Brotherhood. She is a spontaneous, energetic, and hot pink-haired 19-year-old girl who works as a maidservant. She is the most erratic character in the show and most of the things she does make little sense.

9. Kakashi Hatake

Kakashi is an iconic and laid-back character from the Naruto manga. He is smart, reliable, relatable, and devoted to his students. He is the kind of teacher that every student wishes to have. Kakashi, since his childhood, was an independent and self-confident boy.

10. Vash the Stampede

Vash the Stampede is the main character of Trigun, an anime series. He is a gifted superhuman with amazing fighting abilities. His vow to never take a life provides intense drama to the series. He is extremely strong and powerful and none of the criminals he faces stand a chance against him. Vash is also called ‘the humanoid typhoon’ because of the destruction that follows him wherever he goes.

11. Lelouch Lamperouge

Lelouch Lamperouge is the protagonist and anti-hero of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion. Lelouch is an example of a hero gone astray. His rise and downfall are Shakespearean in nature. His pride clouds his judgment, which leads him to miss out on things that are truly important. His trademarks include ebony hair and violet eyes inherited from his parents.

12. Arsene Lupin III

Arsene Lupin III is the protagonist of the anime series Lupin III. Lupin is regarded as the world’s most wanted ‘gentleman thief’. He, along with his gang of thief friends, goes about stealing the world’s most valuable things. He enjoys stealing so much that he gives away most of the things that he owns. He is a modern-day Robin Hood but with style and panache.

13. Haruhi Fujioka

Haruhi Fujioka is the character from the series Ouran High School Host Club. She is an intelligent girl belonging to a middle-class family. Having been raised under less influential conditions, Haruhi has seen a fair share of difficulty in life. She is more practical and responsible than most of her classmates in her school.

14. Afro

Afro, also known as Afro Samurai, is the first black male character in an anime. He is the protagonist of the Afro Samurai series. Afro is an extremely talented swordsman. He is a strong and silent man who prefers to let his sword do the talking. Afro wears a white Japanese folding shirt, baggy ripped pants, and two headbands.

15. Pikachu

One of the most interesting anime coloring pictures, Pikachu is the most loved anime character of all time. He is a major representative of Nintendo’s collective mascot. Pikachu is a small and chubby mouse covered in yellow fur. Its long, yellow ears are tipped with black. Its large tail is shaped like a lightning bolt. Its cheeks have two red pouches that are used for storing electricity. The pouches turn yellow and spark with electricity when it is about to use an electrical attack.

16. Erza Scarlet

Erza Scarlet is an S Class Mage, famous for her usage of Requip Magic. She is one of the main female protagonists of the series Fairy Tail. Ezra is a beautiful and slender woman with long, scarlet hair and brown eyes. She wears custom-made armor, a blue skirt, and black boots. Her fairy tail stamp is located on her left, upper arm. Ezra has a strict personality and often criticizes the bad behavior and habits of the other guild members.

17. Winry Rockbell

Winry is the supporting character in the series Fullmetal Alchemist. She is the sidekick of the main protagonists Edward and Alphonse Elric. Winry is an amateur surgeon and a repair enthusiast. She is an attractive woman with long, light blonde hair and blue eyes. She wears her hair in a long ponytail with bangs falling casually on her forehead. She is an emotional, strong-willed woman who puts all her heart and soul into whatever she does.

18. Nami

Nami is one of the main characters from the series One Piece. She is one of the smartest characters in the series. She is introduced as a thief who possesses the skills to draw sea charts and tell the climate. Her dream is to draw a map of the entire world. Nami is an intelligent girl but she is obsessed with money primarily because of her difficult childhood.

19. Lucy Heartfilia

Lucy Heartfilia is the main protagonist of the Fairy Tail series. She is a member of the Fairy Tail Guild and Team Natsu. Lucy has brown eyes and shoulder-length hair that is tied with ribbons. She wears a black dress and leather, high-heeled boots. Her Fairy Tail stamp is located on the back of her right hand. Lucy is extremely proud of her appearance and exudes a certain amount of vanity. She is a kind and caring person and is very passionate about literature.

20. Hinata Hyuga

Hinata Hyuga is a member of Konohagakure’s Hyūga clan. Due to her meek disposition, she loses the position of heir to her brother. She is a shy, serene, kind, and polite woman noted for addressing people with proper honorifics. She is also very emphatic and understands the problems of people.

These free printable anime coloring pages online will keep your child occupied during their spare time. Regular coloring will also improve their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. While these anime and manga series are based on superpowers and other fantasy themes, they can teach your child about the power of friendship, love, and hard work. So, you can enjoy watching an age-appropriate series with your child while coloring these sheets. You can also create your own anime coloring book.