Manga Series

  Learn to create amazing kemonomimi with realistic animal features and matching accessories!   Long, swishing tails and pointy animal ears or maybe antlers, horns, wings and feathers if you prefer—this is the ultimate furry handbook for manga and anime artists as well as cosplay enthusiasts. Choose your favorite animal...

  Learn to apply basic principles of composition and perspective to make your artwork more powerful!   In this unique book, author and illustrator Rui Tomono provides detailed case studies showing you how to create more compelling illustrations using the time-honored principles of composition and perspective. Follow Rui's examples, notes...

  Learn how to develop unique manga characters in just a few easy lessons!   This all-in-one guide by master manga illustrator Shun Akagi teaches you the basics of figure drawing and character creation—from hairstyles and clothing to facial expressions and body poses. You'll then be immersed in the elements...

  The true story of MIYAMOTO MUSASHI, Japan's greatest swordsman — told in exciting manga form!   Miyamoto Musashi was undefeated throughout his long career as a fighter and became even more famous later in life as the author of The Book of Five Rings—the bible of Japanese military strategy that...

  A classic of Japanese literature, brought to life in English & manga for the first time!  This is the first manga edition in English of The Setting Sun, Osamu Dazai's classic novel, often considered his masterpiece.  Set in the aftermath of World War II, this is the story of...

  Haruki Murakami's best-loved stories finally in graphic novel form!   Haruki Murakami's novels, essays and short stories have sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into scores of languages. Now for the first time, in this three-volume series, Murakami's best-loved stories are available in manga form in English....

Expand your digital drawing skills with vivid colours and dramatic lighting effects!Color, lighting and shadows are critical components of effective manga and anime illustrations. This comprehensive guide covers topics every artist needs to know, offering expert guidance you won't get anywhere else.In this highly detailed book, you'll learn how to:...

An indispensable reference guide for manga artists presenting hundreds of different body positions, actions, movements and hand gesturesThis complete guide shows you how to draw your characters with the right proportions and perspectives when performing all sorts of actions. With useful tips on depicting dynamic motions and movements more accurately...

The ultimate fashion bible for manga and anime artists!Create realistic-looking outfits and one-of-a-kind looks for your manga and anime characters, or design amazing creations for any cosplay event. Author Rabimaru is Japan's leading fashion illustrator and she teaches you how to develop your own unique manga fashion vocabulary!In this comprehensive...

*Winner Japan International Manga Award**Honorable Mention for 2018 Freeman Book Awards for Children's and Young Adult's Literature on East and Southeast Asia**Short-listed for the 2019 Dwayne McDuffie Award for Kids' Comics*Part fantasy, part travelogue—this graphic novel transports readers to the intersection of the natural and supernatural worlds.Onibi: Diary of a...

Learn to draw mind-bending fantasy characters from an expert video game character designer!This captivating book presents a treasure trove of ideas for hundreds of different fantasy characters and creatures. Experienced video game character designer Satoshi Matsuura explains his method for designing characters to play specific roles in fantasy world video...

Create one-of-a-kind outfits with this essential guide to Japanese-style fantasy fashion!Using the authors' unique Costume Matrix, you will learn how to develop new and daring designs for your anime and manga characters and cosplay creations. First, choose a look to serve as your fashion foundation. Then select an alternate style...

The Manga Furries Coloring Book is packed with the cutest and coolest manga furries to color in. Appropriate for all ages This beautiful coloring book features: Quality paper that allows you to color with your choice of colored pencils, crayons, markers, and more More than 30 coloring pages, including cute...

Color in all kinds of cute and cool kawaii art—including a super-fluffy llama, a happy rainbow, a sweet and smiley donut, and more—with this beautiful coloring book! Kawaii World Coloring features: Quality paper, which lets you color with your choice of colored pencils, crayons, markers, and more More than 30...

Color in all kinds of cute and cool chibi art—including a kitsune fox, pop star, basketball player, and dragon—with this beautiful coloring book! Chibi World Coloring features: Quality paper, which lets you color with your choice of colored pencils, crayons, markers, and more More than 30 coloring pages, including cute...

The perfect book for any budding manga artist! Learn to draw manga from scratch, and get a crash course in creating your own characters, worlds and stories with the help of this guided sketchbook. Get started with easy step-by-step instructions for drawing manga facial features and bodies. Next, put your...

This book shows you how to accurately render human faces and emotions to create complex characters and add compelling immediacy to your work. The ability to draw realistic and powerful facial expressions is essential for every manga artist. All artists will tell you that human faces are the most important...

Expressive eyes, oversized heads and doll-like cuteness—chibi are beloved in the world of manga! Beginner's Guide to Drawing Manga Chibi Girls shows artists of all ages and abilities how to create their own kawaii characters in six, easy-to-follow lessons. Step-by-step instructions walk you through the basics every aspiring artist needs...

This guide introduces aspiring manga artists to drawing chibi characters—wide-eyed caricatures beloved for their cartoonish exaggeration. Drawing Cute Manga Chibi walks you through the steps needed to draw these adorable characters, while sidebars offer expert tips, pointers on the pitfalls to avoid, and how to use details to bring your...

The male form is the focus here-twisting, leaping and tumbling in dramatic action sequences! Master manga and anime artist Kyachi shows you the secrets professional Japanese artists use to create dynamic motion on the page. A series of detailed tutorials show you how to draw the male form in every...