pixivision - Illustration features tagged non-human

Drawings of Unusual Heads - Tête-à-tête

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0900

Characters with non-human heads captivate with a single glance. From mechanical designs to everyday objects to abstract shapes, the variety is endless. Pairing an unconventional head with a human body creates an undeniably striking and intriguing design.

Turn heads with this collection of illustrations featuring unusual heads.

Drawings Featuring Object Heads - Wrongheaded

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0900

An “object head” refers to a character with a human body but a non-human head, a surreal appearance that leaves a striking impression. The head can be replaced with anything, from everyday items like cameras to natural elements like plants or animals. Playing with the design of the human body leads to some truly fascinating creations.

Dive headfirst into this collection of illustrations featuring object heads.

Drawings Featuring Androids - Blurring the Line Between Humans and Robots

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:00:00 +0900

No science fiction pie chart is complete without at least a sliver devoted to androids—that’s how essential they are to the genre! Androids are generally manmade robots, and sometimes the difference between them and human beings is almost indistinguishable. They also tend to possess superhuman strength and can be extremely ruthless, while others might be more compassionate and have human-like qualities. Which leads to the question: what makes us human, anyway?

Are you ready to take a trip through uncanny valley?

Drawings of Humans and Nonhumans - Love That Transcends All Boundaries

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Nonhumans, such as animals, mythical creatures, and unearthly beings, usually lead entirely separate lives from humans, and our paths rarely intersect. When they do, however, it can result in a powerful bond like no other. The number of obstacles an interspecies pair has to overcome is untold, and their relationship is all the stronger for that.

Be it romantic, platonic, or familial, the love and trust between these human-nonhuman pairs transcends all. Take a look at the following illustrations that are sure to warm your heart!

Drawings of Characters With Unusual Heads - Business From the Neck Down, Party on Top ♡

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:00:00 +0900

One of the most jarring designs a character can have is a completely humanoid body from the neck down with an animate or inanimate object for their head. Flowers, prisms, and video cameras are just some examples of things used in place of a human head, and this “familiar yet alien” concept is likely what fascinates us so much and draws us to them.

What would you do if you woke up tomorrow and found your head replaced by something else? Would you rather it be something aesthetically pleasing or something practical?

Drawings of Horned Girls - Devilishly Cute ♡

Sat, 03 Feb 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Oni, sometimes translated as demon or ogre, have long been featured in Japanese folklore and children’s stories. Traditionally, they have been depicted as fearsome club-wielding, cave-dwelling creatures with horns, fangs, and claw-like nails. Nowadays, in popular culture, oni have become more humanoid and less menacing in appearance, although they usually retain their main characteristics. Isn’t it surprising how simply adding horns and claws to a character can lend them an air of otherworldliness and mystique?

At times fearsome and at times playful, these oni girls are here to steal your heart. Enjoy!

Drawings of Dragon Girls - Fang-tastic Charm ♡

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0900

With 2024 being the Year of the Dragon, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to dedicate an article entirely to dragon girls! Scaly, horned, and winged, these girls are the perfect embodiment of beauty and magnificence, bringing a whole new charm to this revered mythical creature. Here on pixiv, you can find many more illustrations drawn in celebration of this year’s Chinese zodiac, so don’t forget to check them out too!

Drawings Featuring Androids - Right in the Uncanny Valley

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:00:00 +0900

Androids are generally characters who look just like human, but are manmade robots. They appear often in science fiction or speculative fiction where the author wants to make a statement about humanity, and they may be very beautiful, very powerful, and very dangerous.

It's a little uncanny valley, but we like it! Take a look at these illustrations below of androids!

Drawings Featuring Relationships Bewteen Humans and Non-Humans - Truly a Tale as Old as Time

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Characters that are "non-human" can range from humanoid characters with animalistic features to full-on beasts or demons. Strong bonds formed between humans and non-humans can make for a compelling story because it shows that love and trust can be found even between those from two completely different worlds and backgrounds.

Elias Ainsworth and Chise Hatori (from The Ancient Magus' Bride) have a relationship that has grown from seemingly impossible circumstances.

Have any of the creatively matched pairs below warmed your heart?

Drawings Featuring Demon-like Dames - They May or May Not be Up to No Good

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0900

No matter if it's just for cosplay or whether they're the real deal, characters rocking demonic horns and wings are sure to stand out in a crowd. This is a look that can be very cute, but very naughty at the same time, which is part of its charm, don't you think?

Satsuki (from Blue Archive) seems to be ready to teach you a very important lesson.

Have any of the illustrations below captured your soul?

Drawings Featuring Unusual Heads - Is There Something on Your Mind?

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 17:00:00 +0900

Sometimes, artists will create a character with an overall humanoid design but make the head something like an inanimate object. This helps create a mysterious creature that while similar to us is completely different. These sorts of illustrations have a way of evoking curiosity and intrigue, don't you think?

Atlas Jericho "A.J." Carmichael (from The Umbrella Academy) is a talking Shubunkin goldfish that operates a robotic body, which raises a lot of questions...

Have any managed to get your head around the illustrations below?

Drawings Featuring Vampires - Care for a Bite?

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Vampires are nocturnal demonic beings that appear in folk tales and legends and are known for their thirst for human blood. They are often portrayed as physically beautiful which can be quite a contrast to the sight of their sharp, pointed claws thrusting into a person's skin.

Shalltear Bloodfallan (from Overlord) is dangerously adorable as she rocks a Lolita outfit in a color that matches her drink of choice.

Have any of the bloodsuckers below bewitched you with their beauty?

Drawings Featuring Merpeople - Gracefully Dancing Beneath the Waves

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Creatures that are half-fish and half-human have been the subject of many a fantasy tale throughout history. These denizens of the deep have taken a special place in our hearts and helped us dream of a world we'd love to be a part of.

Sangonomiya Kokomi (from Genshin Impact) seems to have fully embraced her Hydro capabilities and taken on a form that's perfect for being under the sea.

Have any of the illustrations below got you wishing you were beneath the waves?

Drawings of People With Unnaturally Colored Skin - You've Got a Certain Glow About You

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0900

One of the best and easiest ways to give your characters an otherwordly or supernatural look is to give their skin a vivid and unnatural color, like blue, yellow, or green. Adding these wild colors can also pair well with innovative fashion choices that can make your characters stand out as though they are in a world of their own.

Ranni the Witch (from Elden Ring) has soft blue skin that, together with her four arms, gives her a mystical and enchanting look, don't you think?

Take a look at the multicolored marvels depicted below and see which one you vibe with the most.

Drawings of Humanoid Monsters - Combining Beauty and Beasts

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0900

On pixiv, you'll find many illustrations with characters that incorporate the characteristics of monsters from fantasy worlds and animals into humans or vice versa. The designs inspired by a wide range of creatures stand out for their individuality and detail.

Doranana, Becky, and Regina (from Space Leapers) all incorporate aspects of animals or elements of nature.

Which of the characters below do you think looks the most "put together"?

Drawings of Humanoid Foxes - The Whole Kit and Caboodle

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0900

In many cultures, foxes are famous – or infamous – as being crafty, wily, always one step ahead. There’s even a legend in Japan that says that as foxes age over millennia and grow wiser, they grow more tails until they reach nine, upon which they become a sort of deified spirit. It’s a tale you’ll find in many popular anime and manga, for sure!

Who knows just what Tamamo-no-Mae (from Fate/Grand Order) is thinking behind that mischievous and mysterious grin?

Which of these literal vixens would you let spin you a tale of their pasts?

Drawings of Butterfly-Winged Characters - Fantastically Fluttering By

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Butterflies are perhaps best known for their various vividly colored wings. The naturally beautiful and ornate patterns have served as inspiration for artists the world over and add a sense of natural beauty and grace to any piece in which they’re included. Adding these wings to humanoid characters gives them an otherworldly aura that can be either serene or sinister depending on the color scheme chosen.

The King of the Fae himself, Oberon (from Fate/Grand Order), wouldn’t have the same regal and mythical atmosphere without his colorful butterfly wings.

Have a look at the illustrations below and see if any of them flutter off with your heart.

Drawings of Beauties and Beasts - Tales as Old as Time

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0900

A common trope in fiction involves the contrast of a beautiful young woman paired with something outside of the realms of humanity. It might be a story of unexpected lovers with different life expectancies or a tale of a supernatural creature taking a young girl under its wing.

One such example is the unlikely blossoming love between Chise Hatori and Elias Ainsworth (from The Ancient Magus’ Bride).

As you peruse the illustrations below, do you find yourself wishing the characters a happily-ever-after?

Drawings of Bunny-Eared Girls - Cuteness Hopping off the Page

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Girls wearing bunny ears is a cute trope that has hopped its way into both the mainstream media and the hearts of many anime fans. The sheer number of ear pose variations is one of the keys to its success.

Which of the cute bunny-eared girls below sets your heart a thumping?

Drawings of Unusual Heads - Mildly Unsettling...

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 17:00:00 +0900

Characters with a human body and an inorganic, inhuman head are often tagged with 異形頭 (igyoutou, lit. “unusual head”). The most famous examples within Japan are probably from an anti movie piracy campaign, which features two characters; one has a camera for a head, and the other has a police light.

Do the illustrations below leave you feeling a little unsettled?