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How to Draw Manga

Learn to draw just like famous Japanese manga artists do, with the excellent How to Draw Manga series of educational art books. Fully in English, they give you both the basics and help prepare you to draw like a pro. Lots of images to immitate and practice with, and helpful advice from real Japanese manga artists.


HMG986 Queen's Gate -- Alice (nitro+)
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 500 g. Price: $22.00 Product type: Anime art book
Queen's Blade is the popular bishoujo battle game based on the old Lost Worlds combat RPG made by Flying Buffalo, which has been re-invented as a series of gorgeous art books for Moe fans to enjoy. This is the Queen's Gate series, a spin-off set of battle books using characters from other artists, which really makes for some amazing cross-over battles. The hardcover book series contains all glossy color pages, making for a really reasonably priced art book for fans and collectors. This is the battle book created by artist Ni-Shi using the popular character Alice from Nitro+ (Nitroplus), with tons of gorgeous art featuring the character in many attack and defense poses. 64 gorgeous pages that are sexy and tantalizing. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more manga comics or Queen's Blade books and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STU059 Paint Jump ~ Art of BLEACH
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 450 g. Price: $14.00 Product type: Nuri-e Book (Paint Book)
Fans of Bleach, this is the item you've been waiting for. This coloring book regroups tons of outlined artworks ready to color. If you always wanted to draw some Bleach artworks by yourself, you found what you were searching for. The book also comes with postcards and small message cards to color yourself for great gifts to your friends! There's also a few pages of advices and technique on how to color the artworks the best way. A great item for every manga enthusiast. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

A fabulous book dedicated to learning to draw manga, and character design
SS197 Comickers Art Style 1 ~ Latest Color Techniques
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 600 g. Price: $24.00 Product type: Hobby and Art Magazine
With a large subculture devoted entirely to creating comic and graphic art, Japan appears to lead the globe in comic art, with many publications dedicated to just the creation. The most prominent is Comickers, a publication whose raison d'etre seems to be to teach the various methods of comic art creation directly from the professionals. In this side publication dedicated to color technique, Comickers assembles a gathering of pros to teach us how it's done, and the lineup presented here is staggering in its talent. After a brief introduction to the basic paints, papers, brushes and markers used for coloring, Oh Great! of Tenjo Tenge fame teaches us how he makes an awesome cover for Comickers, starting from the preliminary stages to the final product, employing over 100 Copic markers in the process. (Naturally we see his cover not only in the front, but as a mini poster as well, and his linework appears under the cover as well) Next is CG, with a look at some of the hottest pros in the business: Range Murata, Kim Hyung-Tae, Houden-Eizou, Chen Shu-Fen and Pin Fan, the latter who shows us how it's done in Painter with a step by step tutorial, while Lily Hoshino takes us through how she uses Photoshop. Drawing inks are given their proper due through the work of Hiroki Mafuyu, noa shows watercolor technique, and Hamlet Okinawa shows us the magic of acrylics. An amazing book full of color wisdom that artists attempting to upgrade their techniques will definitely want to check out. 138 pages, perfectbound. 8.25" x 11.75". Recommended for fans of "How to Draw Manga" books! (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more photobooks and get 15% off!


STU062 Fun with Hiragana ~ Sutekina Hiragana
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 700 g. Price: $28.00 Product type: Bilingual Study Book
This is a picture book by Gomi Taro, a very famous picture book artist, that is here to help you do your first step into Japanese language. When a student starts off in learning Japanese, one of the first writing systems they learn to use is hiragana (used for standard Japanese words). Here's a fun and cute way to learn Japanese hiragana in a cute children's workbook. Each page features a specific hiragana character surrounded by cute illustrations and English translation of various words that represent the sound of the character being spoken. Hardcover so it will last throughout the years. Perfect for those who are also trying learn Japanese. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT065 DEKADO-KESHI ~ Super Large Geometric Design Eraser with 28 corners
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $4.50 Product type: Universal Design Eraser
This Kado-Keshi is a very cool piece of functional design that will set you apart from the matrix of pencil pushers, and it works great, too! As the winner of the Kokuyo Design Award in 2002, this piece of 'office art' is a welcome change from the standard pink block, and not too hip for its purpose. (Deka = large, Kado = Corner + Keshi = Eraser) Part of Kokuyo's "Universal Design" initiative. This is a super large version measuring 3x7x3 cm (1 x 2.8 x 1 inch) with 28 corners for your erasing needs. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


HOW011 How to Draw Manga -- Super Deformed Characters vol. 2 ~ Animals
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 500 g. Price: $18.50 Product type: Hobby magazine
Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! The starting point for all new manga artists and fans of manga. Illustrated and written by Gen Sato, who is famous for his parody Gundam work. This thick manga book gives pointers on how to create cute super deformed animals using two basic methods -- the chibi method and the anthropomorphic method. A wide variety of animals are illustrated with dozens of tips to "step-up" your artistic skills. Also contains a short section on how to make super deformed everyday objects, lending vehicles and furniture a cute human-like appearance. Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of B&W illustrations. Straight from Japan. 128 pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


ZK410 Otona no Nuri-e 4 -- Animal & Flowers
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 150 g. Price: $4.80 Product type: Coloring Book for Stress Relief
This coloring book aimed at adults (called "nuri-e," pronounced "noo-REE-eh") features artistically portrayed illustrations of pets, birds, and flowers. The full color sample pictures and instructional pages show you technique and style to give you an idea of how to color the additional 6 illustrated pictures that you can use to color with watercolors, pencil crayons, or other media. The pictures you color on are presented on Kent paper which is an excellent surface that holds ink well without getting damp, and has a perforation so you can remove it from the book before painting. Each picture also has the original in full color as well, so you can use it for reference, or enjoy the original on its own. A wonderful way to engage yourself in the Japanese art of nurie, and display your finished work as decoration or gifts. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT061 TOMBOW MonoJ 4B ~ DX Japanese Pencil (1 Box)
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 80 g. Price: $4.80 Product type: Pen, Pencil
When professional drafters and artists look for a really high quality pencil, they always turn to Tombow, a brand that they know they can always depend on. Designed for high precision artwork, these specially created wooden pencils feature superior extra refined, high-density graphite, high point strength, break resistant, and produce smear proof lines for crisp, clean drawings. The entire span of Tombow pencils features a total of fourteen different degrees of hardness to suit your writing needs. Made and sold only in Japan. This purchase is for a box of 4B pencils (mid-soft density producing lines that are 4 times darker than the standard #2 pencil) containing 12 pencils inside. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT062 TOMBOW MonoJ 3B ~ DX Japanese Pencil (1 Box)
Number in stock: 7 Weight: 80 g. Price: $4.80 Product type: Pencil
When professional drafters and artists look for a really high quality pencil, they always turn to Tombow, a brand that they know they can always depend on. Designed for high precision artwork, these specially created wooden pencils feature superior extra refined, high-density graphite, high point strength, break resistant, and produce smear proof lines for crisp, clean drawings. The entire span of Tombow pencils features a total of fourteen different degrees of hardness to suit your writing needs. Made and sold only in Japan. This purchase is for a box of 3B pencils (mid to soft density creating lines that are 3 shades darker than a standard #2 pencil) containing 12 pencils inside. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT064 TOMBOW MonoJ 3H ~ DX Japanese Pencil (1 Box)
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 80 g. Price: $4.80 Product type: Pencil
When professional drafters and artists look for a really high quality pencil, they always turn to Tombow, a brand that they know they can always depend on. Designed for high precision artwork, these specially created wooden pencils feature superior extra refined, high-density graphite, high point strength, break resistant, and produce smear proof lines for crisp, clean drawings. The entire span of Tombow pencils features a total of fourteen different degrees of hardness to suit your writing needs. Made and sold only in Japan. This purchase is for a box of 3H pencils (hard to medium density producing lines that are 4 shades lighter than a standard #2 pencil) containing 12 pencils inside. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


ZK408 Otona no Nuri-e -- Garden Flowers
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 150 g. Price: $4.80 Product type: Coloring Book for Stress Relief
This coloring book aimed at adults (called "nuri-e," pronounced "noo-REE-eh") features artistically portrayed illustrations of beautiful garden flowers. The 6 full color sample pictures and instructional pages show you technique and style to give you an idea of how to color the additional 6 illustrated pictures that you can use to color with watercolors, pencil crayons, or other media. The pictures you color on are presented on Kent paper which is an excellent surface that holds ink well without getting damp, and has a perforation so you can remove it from the book before painting. Each picture also has the original in full color as well, so you can use it for reference, or enjoy the original on its own. A wonderful way to engage yourself in the Japanese art of nurie, and display your finished work as decoration or gifts. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


CMC001 COPIC Custom Paper 101 ~ Thick Non-Transparent Paper A4size 40 sheets 167 micron
Number in stock: 5 Weight: 450 g. Price: $11.00 Product type: Writing Paper for Artists
Copic paper is the perfect match for using for professional quality illustrations, and the number one choice of manga artists. Each Copic Paper selection has a different thickness, brightness, and blending quality, depending on your preferred drawing style. This is Copic Paper Selections 3, a thick, bright paper made for making sharper lines when the focus is not on blending. Pad size is A4, 150 g/m2 thick, and includes 40 sheets. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


CMC004 COPIC Comic Liner ~ Black 0.03mm
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 50 g. Price: $3.50 Product type: Comic
Copic pens are the markers of choice for Professional manga artists because of their superior line quality, precise tip sizes, and long lasting inkwells. These new Copic Multiliner pens have waterproof pigment-based ink that doesn't bleed or smear, making them the ultimate tools for both emerging and veteran manga artists. They are hard tip markers that writes much like a ball point with a consistently uniform line. A must-have upgrade for any serious illustrator's writing tool supply! This is the 0.03 mm type marker tip, for making ultra precise lines. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


STT063 TOMBOW MonoJ 4H ~ DX Japanese Pencil (1 Box)
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 80 g. Price: $4.80 Product type: Pen, Pencil
When professional drafters and artists look for a really high quality pencil, they always turn to Tombow, a brand that they know they can always depend on. Designed for high precision artwork, these specially created wooden pencils feature superior extra refined, high-density graphite, high point strength, break resistant, and produce smear proof lines for crisp, clean drawings. The entire span of Tombow pencils features a total of fourteen different degrees of hardness to suit your writing needs. Made and sold only in Japan. This purchase is for a box of 4H pencils (hard to medium density which produce lines that are 5 shades lighter than a standard #2 pencil) containing 12 pencils inside. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


PHS763 Super Manga Design ~ Super Perspective Drawing
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 900 g. Price: $32.00 Product type: idol magazine
There are many books out there about drawing, but "Super Manga Design" by Graphicsha (the publishers of the famous "How To Draw Manga" series) takes it from a design perspective, in particular an anatomical perspective that is meant for artists looking to expand their abilities. Like a cross between figure drawing and manga art, this book explores the concept of perspective, dimensions and proportions with hundreds of sketches and explanations in Japanese. Tips from the pros are interspersed, with ideas on how to think about drawing rather than just doing. One of the highlights of this book is that it also spends time with point of view angles, buildings and settings to create depth of field. An excellent book for those who are looking to go beyond their current drawing ability. 184 pages, softcover, Japanese language. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

Learn to draw manga with this great 852 page book!
ART001 Art of Otaku - How to Draw Anime (Download)
Download today! Shipping: Download Edition Price: $8.95 Product type: How to Draw Manga book (download edition) (What is this?)
Most anime fans secretly want to learn to draw, and now it's easy with the new Art of Otaku - How to Draw Anime, a fantastic 800+ page how-to-draw book that shows you all the steps to being a better artist. Lovingly created by fan artists on theOtaku.com and polished lovingly by the the editors. It's a great way to get started drawing anime and manga today. Requires Adobe PDF reader. So what makes Art of Otaku special? Here are some extra reasons. Art of Otaku is long and full of interesting drawing projects for you to challenge yourself with -- 850 full-color pages. Art of Otaku is co-authored by 8 popular anime fan/doujinshi artists. Each artist has her own syle, so you can develop your own style. Art of Otaku takes a step-by-step approach to teaching you how to draw anime-style artwork. Many other guides will expect you to draw a complex character in only 3 steps. Art of Otaku will teach you how to use a vast mix of both traditional and next-generation art tools. Photoshop, watercolors, colored pencils, and more. Art of Otaku is completely printer-friendly, so you can print out and practice individual tutorials on-the-go. Art of Otaku features the works of young, well-ranked fan artists. This creates a more comfortable and down-to-earth learning environment. Learn from talented peers! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


HOW005 How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military vol. 1
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $16.50 Product type: Japanese Traditional
Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! Illustrated and written by the famous Ichiro Kamiya who has won awards for his work from Kodansha and works for Weekly Shonen. This thick manga book focuses on guns and an inside look at how to draw characters, details (how to load weapons), clothing, accessories (gun belts, reloads), and makes excellent comments on history to make it a complete book of everything you need to know about drawing. Give your work that authentic feel with a book that thinks along with you and makes you think beyond that! Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of B&W and illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


HOW015 How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military Vol. 2
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 560 g. Price: $16.50 Product type: Manga Illustration Book (What is this?)
Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! The starting point for all new manga artists and fans of manga. Illustrated and written as a collaboration piece between Tatsuro Ozaki and Unkaku Koyama both of whom have worked on such famous manga and anime projects as Bastard! And Macross 7. This book walks you through the steps of how to draw Miko and Maids. This thick book speaks on subjects such as domestic servant costumes, ruffles, bowing, positions (standing sitting), shading, editing, shrine maidens, various miko attire, shoes and adornments, bowing and more. An incredible wealth of knowledge no one is going to want to be without. Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of B&W illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


HOW002 How to Draw Manga -- Colorful Costumes
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $16.00 Product type: Manga Illustration Book (What is this?)
Here is one of the coolest manga on the market today -- a how to draw manga book in English! Illustrated and written by the famous Tadashi Ozawa who is known for his work on Laputa, Akira, The Record of Lodoss War and Yawara! This thick manga book gives you an inside look at how to draw different kinds of uniforms, costumes and festive clothing such as OL, restaurant, hospital, fast food and other types of uniforms, including traditional attire of other countries. Comments on styles, details, and history make it a complete book of everything you need to know about drawing Japanese uniforms, or doing research into your local area -- points to watch, ideas to think about, et al. Give your work an authentic style and feel with this book of costumes and uniforms from Japan and other countries. Artists to enthusiasts and fans will all love this thick book of all color illustrations. Straight from Japan. 135 pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product) Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


HOW008 Costume Collection -- A Day in a Life of a Japanese School Girl
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $16.50 Product type: Hentai art book
For those who have ever wondered "how do Japanese high school girls spend a complete day?", well here is a glimpse of the answer, at least in styles, poses, and fashion. From the writers of the Manga University line of books, comes a tantalizing array of 500 B&W photos of 8 of the cutest girls you have ever seen from Japan. Inside this thick book, you can experience photos, poses, clothing and action of real girls who have been through the Japanese school system and know exactly what you need to know to draw the perfect girl -- from the class clown to the teacher's pet, you'll experience them all in a variety of poses and angles. Moreover the whole book is commentated on by the editor Haruhiko Kaneko, an established and respected man for his insightful work. Eating, sleeping, fighting, posing, sleeping, working and more, these girls give you their all, don't miss out. 140 pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


PHS044 How to Draw Costumes ~ Costume no Kakikata Zukan
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 950 g. Price: $34.00 Product type: How to Book
An in-depth reference manual of very cool costume illustration. From capes to cuffs, all you need to know to bang out some fierce styles for your newly conceived characters. Handy for concocting your next real-world-esque persona as well! Includes extensive pictures and poses from various angles. 238 pages. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


CMC003 COPIC High-grade Paper ~ DX Thick Non-Transparent Papers A4size 60sheetes 190micron
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 650 g. Price: $12.00 Product type: Comic
Copic paper is the perfect match for using for professional quality illustrations, and the number one choice of manga artists. Each Copic Paper selection has a different thickness, brightness, and blending quality, depending on your preferred drawing style. This is Copic Paper Selections 6, a thick, slightly off white paper made for making extra sharp lines with a consistency that allows for smooth blending. Pad size is A4, 150 g/m2 thick, and includes 60 sheets. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

An extremely popular pens from COPIC
CMC007 COPIC Multi Liner Pigment-based 7 tip Set
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 150 g. Price: $24.00 Product type: Art Pens
Copic markers are the markers of choice for Professional manga artists because of their superior line quality, precise tip sizes, and long lasting inkwells. These new Copic Multiliner pens have waterproof pigment-based ink that doesn't bleed or smear, making them the ultimate tools for both emerging and veteran manga artists. This Copic Multiliner A-2 set includes the following tip sizes: 0.03, 0.05, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8, and 1.0. They are a hard tip marker that writes much like a ball point with a consistently uniform line. A must-have upgrade for any serious illustrator's writing tool supply! (More like this) (Direct link to this product)


CMC005 COPIC Comic Liner ~ Black 0.05mm
Number in stock: 10 Weight: 50 g. Price: $3.50 Product type: Comic
Copic pens are the markers of choice for Professional manga artists because of their superior line quality, precise tip sizes, and long lasting inkwells. These new Copic Multiliner pens have waterproof pigment-based ink that doesn't bleed or smear, making them the ultimate tools for both emerging and veteran manga artists. They are hard tip markers that writes much like a ball point with a consistently uniform line. A must-have upgrade for any serious illustrator's writing tool supply! This is the 0.05 marker tip, for making precision lines. (More like this) (Direct link to this product)

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