Manga Character Design

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 needed to bring to your story to life: colouration, light and shadow, angles and perspective, composition and storytelling techniques.

Shun offers you all the tips and information you need in a series of detailed, hands-on lessons:

Tutorials in analogue and digital character design covering topics like anatomy and body structure; facial features and expressions; clothing and accessories; composition and narrative techniques Detailed case studies covering the full range of challenges faced by manga artists - from combat scenes to furries - so you can master the processes and practices you need to know! Dynamic examples focusing on fine details as well as big-picture, broad-stroke basics Over 800 sample illustrations produced by a professional artist to guide you!

Manga Character Design offers you all the techniques used by the pros - whether you draw digitally or manually.