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Introduction
There are a lot of reasons to love manga—impressive story arcs, loveable characters, the ability to tell any kind of story you want. And then there’s manga’s art. This artistic style, which is distinctly Japanese, is a beautiful and expressive way to draw characters and scenes.
Maybe you fell in love with manga after first experiencing Japanese anime, like Pokémon or Attack on Titan, and this led you to the manga version. Or maybe you’ve always loved comic books, or you’ve been a big Nipponophile (a lover of Japan and Japanese culture). However you got here, there’s a good chance your love of the medium got you to want to show your appreciation by creating your own manga. So, what next?
This book will show you the steps of drawing your own manga characters. It covers basics, like hands and eyes, then moves on to specific steps on how to draw common characters found in manga, such as ninjas, bishonen, and butlers. Characters are shown with different personalities and style.
The book also teaches you how to draw from different angles. You can mix and match characters here, too. For example, you can put the maid’s tilted head on any body, not just the maid. It is also written with simple, accessible language so it’s easy to understand. You don’t have to take art classes and know art terms before approaching these pages.
Manga is about art, and it’s also about having fun. Let’s experience the beauty and uniqueness of manga together!
