How to Draw Manga: Basics and Beyond!

✍ Scribed by Manga University; Ryo Katagiri; Hiroyuki Sengoku; Yukio Onishi

• Publisher: Japanime Co. Ltd.
• Year: 2019
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 189
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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 latest 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!

✦ Table of Contents

How to Draw Manga - Basics and Beyond!
Introduction
About the Artists
Basic Drawing Tools
Before You Begin
Chapter 1 - Heads First!
Front Profile
Three-Quarter Profile
Full Profile
Three-Quarter Back Profile
Back View
High-Angle View
Low-Angle View
Head Shapes and Sizes
Babies and Children
Teenagers
Adults
Senior Citizens
Age Differences, Side by Side
Chapter 2 - Let's Make Faces!
Part 1: How to Draw Eyes
Basic Eye Shapes
Eyes from Various Angles
The Iris and Eyelashes
Closed Eyes
Eyebrows Make a Statement
Part 2: How to Draw Noses
Noses from Various Angles
Nose Shapes and Sizes
Part 3: How to Draw Mouths
Drawing Open Mouths
Mouths in Full Profile
Manga Moods
Part 4: How to Draw Ears
Ears from Different Angles
Sample Ears
Part 5: How to Draw Hair
Hair Color and Type
Hair Symmetry
Hair Bangs
Hair Behind the Head
Medium-Length and Long Hair
Tied Hair
Braided Hair
Shaved and Bald Heads
Fantasy Hairstyles
Accessories and More
Hairstyle and Personality
Facial Hair
The Effects of Wind on Hair
Chapter 3 - All About Bodies!
Part 1: Gender and Size
The Female Body
The Male Body
Female and Male Torsos
Female Height and Age
Female Body Types
Male Height and Age
Male Body Types
Part 2: How to Draw Hands
Wrist Movement
Hands and Age
Hands from Various Angles
Open Hands
Closed Hands
Hands Holding Objects
Hands Holding Hands
Part 3: How to Draw Arms
Arm Muscles
Arms in Motion
Part 4: How to Draw Feet
Feet From Various Angles
Adult and Children's Feet
Feet in Motion
Part 5: How to Draw Legs
Leg Muscles
Female Legs
Male Legs
Legs in Motion
Other Types of Legs
Every Body is Beautiful!
Chapter 4 - Strike a Pose!
Standing Up
Sitting Down
Turning Around
Movement and Action
Two-Person Poses
Artist Interview
Ryo Katagiri
Hiroyuki Sengoku
Yukio Onishi
Credits and Acknowledgments