Is drawing anime of animate beings forbidden, and is it permissible to draw it for entertainment if it is within the bounds of decency and free from allurements, or is it only permissible for the benefit of the Islamic nation? And is it permissible to draw the face with its features without the neck and body if it is forbidden? And is it permissible to draw a fictional character by dividing the drawing into separate parts?

It is forbidden to draw animate beings if they are depicted in their complete form, unless there is an overriding benefit, such as children's toys and purposeful cartoons. Excluded from this prohibition are incomplete drawings (such as a head only) or those where the facial features are not clear. It is not permissible to draw anime for entertainment if it is forbidden. However, drawing only the face is permissible, as is drawing a fictional character by dividing the face into separate rectangles, as long as the drawing is of the face alone.