How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond! (Manga University Presents … How to Draw Manga)
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You want to draw manga, and Manga University will show you how. You’ll get VERY good at this. After all, we’ve been teaching people just like you for over 20 years.
“How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond!” is the flagship volume in Manga University’s lineup of best-selling instructional books. The book features more than 1,000 illustrations drawn by Japanese manga artists whose work has appeared in leading publications, including Shonen Sunday and Young Jump. You will learn how to draw like a professional because your teachers are professionals.
We’ve divided the book into four easy-to-follow chapters that will have you drawing original characters from head to toe in no time at all:
Heads First! We begin at the top, with a chapter on how to draw heads. After all, heads are the first thing most people notice, in both art and out in the real world. And in art, just like in the real world, you want to make sure your characters make a vivid first impression … whether they’re completely human, or totally out-of-this-world.
Let’s Make Faces! The expression the eyes are the window to the soul is particularly true when it comes to manga. You can tell a lot about a character’s personality by peering into their eyes. In this chapter, we explain the basics of drawing eyes. But we don’t stop there. We also cover noses, mouths, ears, and hair.
All About Bodies! Once we’ve covered faces, we move on to teaching you how to draw bodies. We go over the differences between male and female body proportions, count heads to determine the heights of our characters, and learn how to draw hands, arms, feet, and legs.
Strike a Pose! Our book’s final chapter is all about making a physical statement. We show characters standing tall, sitting down, throwing punches, giving hugs, and more. Because even beautifully drawn characters look boring if they’re frozen stiff.
The book also includes a section on manga tools. Plus, you’ll get to know the artists who contributed to the book through exclusive interviews in which they talk about their favorite manga and anime series, hobbies, how they work, and more!
So give those AI bots the boot and let Manga University’s roster of real artists teach you how to draw authentic manga!
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Original price was: $25.67.$20.95Current price is: $20.95.
barry moore –
My son is impressed with his purchase
Katalin Varga –
I bought this as a gift for my 14 year old nephew who enjoys reading manga. Having looked through the book I decided not to give it to him due to the number of semi naked women depicted. He might have been fine with it, but I don’t think I could have looked his mother in the eye! I kept the book and use it myself to inform life drawing.
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Excellent book. I’m a newbie and I love how detailed and explained it is from the skull to the drawing. Worth every penny.
Buiadh –
I love it, great guide to start into manga drawing. Very happy with it indeed!!
DL –
I got this book for my Grandmother as a birthday gift, but looking through it, it has amazing guides on body autonomy, manga styles, dynamic poses, making diverse characters, and so much more! I might have to borrow it from her after she’s used it
Rachael –
This is the best Manga style art book I’ve found. It’s full of helpful tips including poses and advice on more difficult work.
This book is suitable for beginner to advanced level, I think all aspiring Manga-ka can learn something from it.
Robin –
Really happy with this product. Gives step by step instructions clearly and is very helpful to anyone wanting to learn how to draw manga
Gia –
… this is your book
reader –
Macht viel Spaß binnzu faul mehr zu schreiben gutes Buch
Glean –
This book is useful for beginners, it has all the basics. I felt this book would be more useful if there were more tips for total beginner in art. Price is little high for this book
Arno Caspari –
I ordered a bunch of books along with this on Saturday and by Monday I had them. Very impressed with the speed of delivery.
When researching for “how to Draw manga” books my main goal was to find a Japanese author since they know the form the best.. I have been drawing anime and manga characters for almost 10 years for fun but always found when I did freehand the faces and body would be shaped weirdly. Within a couple of hours, I have already seen an improvement in my body shapes. The author has organized and written this book very well and covers everything I need to learn. I am pleased I never wasted money on other mediocre books.
You will not be disappointed if this is the book your looking for
Mona –
How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond! is an essential resource for aspiring mangaka, blending technical instruction with an appreciation for the art form’s deep cultural roots. More than just a drawing manual, this book introduces key principles of artistic anatomy, proportion, and simplified forms, making complex techniques accessible to both traditional and digital artists.
One of its standout strengths is its ability to break down anatomy into manageable shapes, helping artists maintain proportion and balance across different poses and perspectives. The book’s step-by-step approach simplifies foreshortening and body movement, crucial for dynamic character creation. The lessons apply seamlessly to both traditional sketching and digital tools like Clip Studio Paint, making it a versatile guide for today’s artists.
Beyond technical skill, Basics and Beyond! also offers a glimpse into the cultural influences behind manga. From traditional brushwork techniques to the stylistic evolution of manga, it subtly incorporates Japanese artistic sensibilities, grounding its lessons in the rich history of the medium. This cultural context adds depth, helping artists not just draw, but truly understand the essence of manga storytelling.
With its clear visual guides, structured lessons, and balance between technique and creativity, this book serves as a solid foundation for both beginners and intermediate artists. Whether you’re looking to introduce structure into your workflow or refine your existing skills, How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond! is a must-have companion on your journey as a mangaka.
Michelle –
There’s one thing that needs to be addressed when it comes to this book, something which left me feeling a bit conflicted on how to rate it. This book is exclusively about Manga Characters. If you want any information on paneling, lettering, backgrounds, screen-tones or anything of that sort — this book won’t help. This book focuses solely on characters and when it comes to that it’s one of the best in its field.
How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond surprised me with its level of detail. Each page is filled to brim with a variety of illustrations covering each part of the body. With pages devoted to individual parts such as the ears, hands, and neck. It includes instructions on both smaller details & common mistakes. The illustrations encompass a variety of styles, all of which are noticeably modern. Compared to classics, such as Tadashi Ozawa’s “How to Draw Anime & Game Characters” it really showcases how manga has evolved and grown in modern times. It book even goes along to show several body-types not commonly taught in “How to Manga” books, such as plump, muscular, and “skeletal” bodies.
If there is one negative to be had, it is that I fear the book might be a bit overwhelming in its first few illustrations. Like most other books it starts with how to draw the head, but here so much information is presented at once that a beginner artist might become discouraged before seeing how its broken down in the following chapters.