Mina Mistiqarts Petrovic - Manga Crash Course: Drawing Manga Characters and Scenes from Start to Finish

0.1 Multiliner pen

clear eraser

pencil or technical pen

pencil sharpener

ruler

black-and-white printer

colored markers

computer

paintbrush

permanent black ink

permanent marker

screentone

single-edged razor blade

watercolor paint

white ballpoint pen

white paint

Manga lovers are drawn in by the strange designs, unusual art style, intriguing stories and interesting characters that characterize good manga.

As a manga lover, I wanted to create a simple book containing basic techniques for aspiring manga artists.

In this book you will learn how to draw manga scenes and characters the fastest way possible, even if you have never drawn before. You will learn the key elements to making manga characters and scenes and how to master this art style.

But before we start drawing, it is important to know the basics about the different kinds of manga and anime.

Manga is the Japanese term used for printed comic books from Japan. Manga-styled comic books from other countries have different names. For example, a manga from Korea is called manhwa and a manga from China is called manhua. The manga-inspired comic books from English speaking countries are called original English-language manga or OEL manga.

Anime , short for animation, is the term for all animated movies and series from Japan. Usually when a manga is famous enough in Japan, it is adapted into animated episodes.

Contrary to popular belief, manga is made for fans of all ages, not just for kids. Manga has different genres for people of different genders and ages.

Kodomo is a genre of manga and anime series for small children. Kodomo features cute mascots and stories about first friends, good manners and basic life lessons.

Shjo manga and anime are series created for young and teenage girls, usually with stories full of magic, first crush experiences and friendship.

1. Mangaka (manga artist)
2. Manga
3. Anime

Shnen is the name for manga and anime series for young and teenage boys. The stories feature characters with super powers fighting to save humanity. Usually these feature a single hero with lots of helpers and friends. A lot of girls like to follow these series as well.

Seinen are manga and anime series for older teenage and mature males. Usually seinen manga features thriller-like storylines with many puzzles and mysteries.

Josei is the term for manga and anime series for older teenage and mature females. These stories are about daily life struggles and features interesting characters. They typically have complicated stories and plots.

Manga genres can also be sorted by popular themes:

Mecha is manga and anime featuring futuristic robots, in which the main characters are usually pilots.

Super Sentai is manga or anime featuring a group of super-powered crime fighters who use transforming robots as weapons.

Maya is a high school student who is good at art and is teaching Marco about manga drawing. She is a guardian of the two-tailed fox.

Marco is a manga lover who is good at learning and writing stories. He is learning how to draw manga with you.

Mimi is a two-tailed fox, a mythical being from Japan. Each tail represents 100 years of age. Mimi shares all of her manga drawing tips in this book!

Osamu Tezuka (19281989), known as the Father of Manga, was one of the first creators of modern manga in Japan. He produced more than 700 volumes of manga in his life, all with incredibly imaginative stories. A lot of his work was inspired by American comic books and the animated films of Walt Disney. His most famous works are Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack and Princess Knight.

This is how our mascots might look if they were drawn by Osamu Tezuka.

In this chapter we will cover the basic manga tools,as well as how to use them and make them last. Making manga takes just a few simple steps, so you will learn all you need to know about getting started. We will conquer your drawing fears together, plus learn how to ink your work and make your manga from scratch. Lets begin!