Free Gudetama Coloring Pages: 80 printable PDF designs featuring the lazy Sanrio egg in classic portraits, everyday activities, holiday scenes, and a few costume and crossover designs. Each page can be downloaded as a PDF to print or colored online in the browser.
Gudetama was created in 2013 by Sanrio designer Emi Nagashima, working under the pen name Amy, after she noticed the droopy shape of an egg yolk while preparing dinner one evening and thought it captured how tired and unmotivated many young people felt after a long day. The character was entered into Sanrio’s Food Character Election that year and actually placed second, losing to a cheerful salmon fillet named Kirimichan, but went on to become far more popular than its former rival. Gudetama is intentionally genderless, since it represents an unfertilized egg yolk, and its name blends the Japanese words for “lazy” and “tamago,” meaning egg.
This collection reflects that laid-back charm across 80 pages: a large group of classic solo portraits, everyday scenes showing Gudetama in various low-effort poses and food pairings, holiday and seasonal designs, and a small set of costume and crossover pages referencing characters from other franchises. Gudetama’s droopy oval eyes and flat, reclining pose are the throughline across nearly every page.
What Is Inside This Collection
The 80 pages are broken into four groups based on content.
Classic Portraits
Forty pages, the largest group in the set, show Gudetama as a solo figure in a fairly consistent style, distinguished mainly by pose and level of detail rather than by scene. Color suggestion: keep the signature pale yellow yolk and white base consistent across every portrait so the set reads as one character rather than several different designs.
Everyday Activities and Poses
Twenty-one pages show Gudetama in a specific low-key activity or food pairing, including resting in a cup, lying under bacon, or being pulled by chopsticks. Color suggestion: use warm, appetizing tones for any food paired with Gudetama, and keep the character itself in its familiar pale yellow so it stays the clear focal point of each scene.
Holiday and Seasonal Designs
Twelve pages show Gudetama in a specific holiday or seasonal setting, including Halloween, Christmas, Easter, and St. Patrick’s Day designs. Color suggestion: let the holiday’s traditional colors, orange and black for Halloween or red and green for Christmas, take center stage, while keeping Gudetama’s own coloring consistent with the rest of the set.
Costume and Crossover Designs
Seven pages reference other characters or franchises, including nods to One Piece, One Punch Man, and the game Among Us, alongside a witch costume and patterned design. Color suggestion: match any referenced character’s signature colors as closely as possible, since fans are likely to recognize and expect the familiar look.
What Gudetama Coloring Pages Do
A gentle, low-pressure character to color. Because Gudetama’s whole design is built around simple shapes and a relaxed pose, these pages are approachable for very young colorers while still offering enough food pairings and scenes to keep older kids engaged.
Fine motor practice with small facial details. The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies fine motor skill development as a core benefit of structured coloring for children ages 2 through 7, and Gudetama’s small oval eyes and simple mouth give focused practice with precise, small-scale coloring.
An outlet for fans of the character. For kids who already know Gudetama from stickers, plush toys, or the Netflix series, coloring offers a lower-screen-time way to keep engaging with a favorite character, and recognizing specific food pairings and crossover references adds extra enjoyment for fans familiar with them.
A calm, easygoing activity. Research published in the Art Therapy Journal in 2005 found that structured coloring sessions were associated with a measurable reduction in reported anxiety. Gudetama’s famously unhurried, low-energy personality makes it a fitting subject for a relaxed, no-pressure coloring session.
How to Color Gudetama Pages Well
- Yolk: Use Crayola Yellow or Goldenrod for the rounded yolk body, keeping the color flat and smooth to match the character’s simple design.
- Egg white base: Color the surrounding egg white in Crayola White or a very pale Cream, since it should read as soft and translucent rather than bright white.
- Eyes: Keep the eyes a simple Crayola Black, drawn as flat ovals rather than adding shine or detail, since Gudetama’s droopy expression is part of its signature look.
- Food pairings: Use warm, realistic tones for foods shown alongside Gudetama, such as pink for bacon or brown for toast, so the food reads clearly against the pale yolk.
- Holiday scenes: Layer in traditional holiday colors around Gudetama, orange and black for Halloween or red and green for Christmas, while keeping the character’s own coloring unchanged.
- Crossover pages: Color any referenced character or costume in its own established colors, keeping Gudetama’s base yolk color as the one constant across the page.
5 Creative Craft Ideas With Gudetama Coloring Pages
1. Character Bookmark
Color a favorite portrait, trim it to a narrow strip, and cover it with clear tape or a laminate sheet to make a simple, durable bookmark.
2. 3D Egg Diorama
Color a portrait, cut around the yolk shape, and mount it slightly raised on a folded paper base to give the flat character a bit of dimension.
3. Sticker Sheet
Color a few smaller Gudetama pages, trim them closely, and attach them with tape or sticker paper to personalize notebooks, water bottles, or other belongings.
4. Greeting Card
Color one of the holiday or activity pages, fold a piece of cardstock in half, and glue the colored page to the front for a handmade card.
5. Seasonal Display
Color several of the holiday-themed pages differently and arrange them together on a wall or bulletin board to build a rotating seasonal display throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Gudetama coloring pages?
Free printable designs of Gudetama, the lazy Sanrio egg character, in classic, activity, holiday, and crossover styles. This collection has 80 pages available as PDF downloads or online coloring, with no account required.
Who is Gudetama?
Gudetama is a Sanrio character created in 2013, depicted as a perpetually tired, low-energy egg yolk known for its droopy expression and reluctance to do much of anything.
When was Gudetama created?
Gudetama was created in 2013 by Sanrio designer Emi Nagashima, inspired by the droopy shape of an egg yolk she noticed while cooking dinner one evening.
Why is Gudetama always shown lying down?
The character’s entire personality is built around laziness and low motivation, so most official artwork and merchandise show Gudetama resting, slumped, or otherwise avoiding activity.
Is Gudetama male or female?
Gudetama is intentionally genderless, since it represents an unfertilized egg yolk rather than a character with an assigned gender.
What crossover characters appear in this collection?
A few pages reference other franchises, including nods to One Piece, One Punch Man, and the game Among Us.
Are these official Sanrio coloring pages?
No. These are fan-made coloring designs for personal use and are not affiliated with, licensed by, or endorsed by Sanrio.
What age group are these pages best suited for?
Most pages suit children as young as three, given Gudetama’s simple shapes, while the crossover and pattern pages work well for slightly older kids familiar with the referenced characters.
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