Learn how to draw the main genres of manga characters from scratch with this fantastic guide.
Do you want to learn how to draw manga characters from scratch? Then look no further! Aimed specifically at beginners, this book includes examples from the main genres of manga characters and will teach you how to draw different characters in distinct poses. Starting with simple exercises and gradually getting more complicated, there are sections covering Kodomo (child), Shonen (teenage boy), Shojo (teenage girl) and Seinen (youth) characters to practise.
To help you along the way, there are clear step-by-step instructions, with 10 exercises for each genre. Friendly chibis also pop up every so often to offer tips and advice to keep in mind while you are drawing. Extensive advice on finishing techniques ranges from colouring by computer, using pen and ink, paintbrush, felt-tip pen and pencils, both in black and white and colour.
For the best start to your manga-drawing journey, this book will inspire you to explore and improve your skills.
Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Before you start 8
Kodomo characters 10
1 Girl with kimono 11
2 Pet with magic powers 13
3 Playful cat 15
4 Sushi characters 18
5 Retro witch from the 60s 21
6 Young prince 24
7 Robot warrior 28
8 Fighter with magic cards 30
9 Boy with pet 34
Shonen characters 38
10 High school boy 39
11 Basketball player 41
12 Boy with powers 43
13 Cat girl 45
14 Pilot ready to leave 47
15 Fighter on guard 50
16 Bold heroine 53
17 Young samurai 56
18 Sentai warrior 60
19 Cyborg 64
Shojo characters 68
20 Typical shojo handsome boy 69
21 Young schoolgirl 71
22 Singing idol 73
23 Girl with pet 75
24 Evil witch 77
25 Masked prince 80
26 Ghost 83
27 Oriental princess 86
28 Magical Girl 90
29 Gothic Lolita 94
Seinen characters 98
30 Yakuza in wait 99
31 Policewoman 101
32 Typical seinen Salaryman 103
33 Ninja warrior 105
34 Ronin student 107
35 Secretary in the office 110
36 Samurai in attack 113
37 Mercenary soldier 116
38 Super-heroine in action 120
39 Bounty hunter 124
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