Manga Character Design: Faces, Fashions, Hairstyles and More! (With Over 800 Illustrations)

Manga Character Design is a practical guide for creating original manga characters. Written by illustrator Shun Akagi, this PDF edition gives you the complete book as a digital file. You can download it instantly and start practicing right away.

The book covers the full character creation process, from body structure and facial features to clothing, hairstyles, and completed illustrations. It is suitable for artists working with traditional or digital tools.

Book Overview

Manga Character Design by Shun Akagi is an all-in-one manual for drawing manga characters. The author, a Tokyo-based illustrator, guides readers through figure drawing, character creation, and the visual storytelling skills needed to make characters memorable.

The guide includes more than 800 sample illustrations and fifteen case studies. These examples address common creative challenges such as sci-fi characters, fight scenes, seasonal illustrations, anthropomorphic characters, and storytelling through point of view.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Clear tutorials on body shape, the head and body, facial features, and hairstyles.
• Practical advice on designing clothing, accessories, uniforms, and occupational outfits.
• Techniques for poses, gestures, facial expressions, and dynamic action.
• Lessons on perspective, light and shadow, and screen composition.
• Tips for refining color, texture, highlights, and a character’s overall design.
• Fifteen case studies covering a wide range of illustration challenges.
• Over 800 professional illustrations to guide your practice.

Why This Book Matters

Shun Akagi is an experienced illustrator whose work includes book and game illustrations, CD jackets, and digital designs for music videos. Her previous books include Asian Fantasy Girl Character Design Book and Yumesai Kaiki.

This guide presents professional approaches in a clear, structured way. It helps developing artists understand how design choices affect expression, mood, and storytelling.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download. No physical item will be shipped. You will receive access after your purchase is complete.

The PDF can be read with Kindle apps, tablet devices, desktop software, mobile phones, and common reading applications. Choose the device that works best for you.

FAQ

When will I receive this book? Access is available immediately after purchase. You can download the PDF instantly.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital product, so nothing will be shipped to you.

What devices can I use? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and standard reading apps.

Add this practical guide to your collection and begin exploring professional manga character design today.

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