What happens when you mix adorable oversized eyes with sports, space, and pure imagination? You get our 305 kawaii cats coloring pages - covering themse such as Fantasy, American Football, Basketball, and more. The designs range from simple, round shapes that suit younger kids to some slightly more detailed action scenes for confident colorers.
Every page is a free printable PDF in US Letter and A4, ready to download and print at home or school. They're great as screen-free rainy day activities, party favors for a cat-themed birthday, or a calm classroom reward. Parents and teachers of kids roughly ages 3-8 will get the most use out of these.
However your child colors these cats is the right way to color them. Kawaii is all about cute, so there are truly no rules here - but if you'd like a few ideas to try, read on.
Kawaii characters look best in soft pastels - think bubblegum pink, baby blue, lavender, and mint green. But here's the thing about kawaii cats: a lime green cat with hot pink ears isn't wrong, it's iconic. The cuter the combo, the more kawaii it is.
Keep the eyes simple. A couple of large black ovals with a small white highlight dot in each one gives that classic kawaii sparkle. Press hard with a black marker or felt tip for solid coverage - pencil can look a bit faded for the eyes.
For the sporty cats in the football, basketball, soccer, and tennis sets, use bold team colors on the jerseys and equipment. Pick a real team's colors or invent a brand new one - it's your child's league. A bright red jersey with gold trim works just as well as their actual school colors.
Kawaii backgrounds are usually kept clean and simple. Instead of coloring the whole background, try adding a few small hearts, stars, or sparkle marks around the cat in light pink or yellow. It keeps the focus on the character and takes about ten seconds.
We're always adding new designs to Crafty Josh, so check back regularly for fresh collections. You can browse everything available on our main coloring pages index.
Coloring Pages FAQ
Do these coloring pages cost anything to download or print?
No - they’re free to download and print for personal use.
Should I use cardstock or regular printer paper?
Use regular paper for crayons and pencils, and choose cardstock or thicker paper if you’re using markers or paint.
Can I print right away without signing in?
Yes - just choose a page and print or download it.
My printer is cropping the image - how do I fix it?
Set the correct paper size and use “Fit to Page” or reduce the scale slightly so the whole design fits inside the margins.
Can a club, library group, or kids group use these coloring pages?
Yes - group leaders can print pages for non-commercial educational use.
