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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. Buy 4 or more manga comics or Queen's Blade books and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STT170 3 Way ENERGEL ~ Red / Black Liquid Ink Ball Pen & Mechanical Pencil
This item is in stock in Japan. Weight: 80 g. Price: $6.50 Product type: Pen
The problem with writing kanji with a normal ball point pen is that normal ball points are too big making the written kanji often illegible. While normal ball points are fine for writing English letters, the complicated strokes of kanji require a cleaner, finer pen. Introducing this super fine "3-way" ball point pen by Pentel and their famed ENERGEL series. This is a 0.5 mm pen, that feature a super soft grip that provides extra comfort, and has a smooth flowing liquid ink that practically glides on the surface of the paper with little or no pressure. The unique twist design swaps out the various pen points allowing you to write in different colors when needed. Perfect for note taking. Try this technical quality pen that writes in red, black ink and is equipped with a mechanical pencil. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type 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: $11.00 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. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


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! Great for all fans of How to Draw Manga books.


STT065 DEKADO-KESHI ~ Super Large Geometric Design Eraser with 28 corners
Number in stock: 3 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.


CMC001 COPIC Custom Paper 101 ~ Thick Non-Transparent Paper A4size 40 sheets 167 micron
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 450 g. Price: $9.50 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.


CMC002 COPIC PM Pad ~ A4 Marker Pad -- 50 sheets
Number in stock: 4 Weight: 300 g. Price: $8.50 Product type: Comic
Used with the write tools, this specially formulated marker pad is the best type of material for drawing with precision markers with its ''optimum surface texture, weight, and transparency.'' This specially made paper has a perfect consistency that will not bleed or burn through. This pad is A4 sized and has 50 sheets. Great for use with Copic brand markers, and the perfect material for manga illustrating -- a common choice for professional manga artists. Recommended for those who want to know how to draw manga.


STT070 Zebra SARASA Stick Gel Ink Pen Red ~ 0.3mm
Number in stock: 2 Weight: 50 g. Price: $2.80 Product type: Pen
Japanese pens are the best in the world, made of extremely high quality, with well made, extremely fine parts. This pen is a red gel ink super fine point (just 0.3 mm), compact Sarasa by Zebra, that's extremely easy to use. Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


STT176 Reporter 4 Compact ~ Mini 4 Way Pen / 3 Color's Ball Pen & Mechanical Pencil
Number in stock: 1 Weight: 50 g. Price: $4.80 Product type: Pen
The Reporter 4 pen from Tombow is specially made to do a lot of jobs for you. First, it's a 4-color pen, writing in black, blue, green and red, great for when you need to make separate notes based on different content. It's a "handy type" pen, 4" (10 cm) long, making it easy to write with in closed spaces or when you need to whip it out quickly. A highly recommended item for reports or non-reporters! Buy 5 or more Japanese pens of any type and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


PAB285 A Day of Princess Life ~ Hime no Ichinichi
Number in stock: 3 Weight: 650 g. Price: $28.50 Product type: shashinshu (photobook) (What is this?)
Don't let the cover of the book fool you. Despite it's cute "How to Draw Anime" cover is a bountiful feast of visual delights that cater to the bishoujo lover in you. Both used as a pose book (to help you develop your illustration skills) and a tribute to beautiful women, you'll be "very pleased" by the models, who not only pose in very "Princess Kawaii" style fashion, but occasionally in tasteful nudes that will set your heart racing in an instant. A huge variety of poses with these models dressed in elegant gowns, maid costumes and kimonos that will help you push your work to the next level. A great inspiration piece for illustrators and photographers a like. Without a doubt one of the best photobooks to capture a wonderfully different side (or not) to these AV idols. A great supplemental posing book resource character designers as well. Features AV Idol Nanoha Amane. Over 150 pages.


HOW015 How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military Vol. 2
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 560 g. Price: $9.50 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. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


HOW005 How to Draw Manga -- Guns and Military vol. 1
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 600 g. Price: $9.50 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! 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. Buy 4 or more manga comics and get 15% off! (Discount applied at checkout.)


HOW003 How to Draw Manga -- Maids and Miko
This item is in stock in San Diego. Weight: 560 g. Price: $11.00 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! 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. 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: $11.95 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.


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.


ZK408 Otona no Nuri-e -- Garden Flowers
Number in stock: 10 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.

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