How to Draw Manga Videos

Manga is primarily a style of Japanese printed comics. But it is also a characteristic style of drawing similar to Anime, the Japanese animated film genre. It can be done with traditional pencil-and-paper as well as computer software. Though there are many online video guides on drawing manga, this page is a compilation of the best resources. For a full, in-depth guide, you can also try Mahalo's page on How to Draw Manga.

Supplies Needed

  1. Pencils
  2. Paper
  3. Ruler
  4. Erasers
  5. Open and flat workspace
  6. Drawing examples

Drawing Tips

  1. If you've never drawn before, mastering the basics of How to Draw
  2. Practice on cheaper copy paper
  3. Don't be afraid to look off of examples while you are learning
  4. Exaggerating eyes and other facial features will express emotion more easily
  5. Even though they are exaggerated, remember to keep facial features recognizable
  6. Organize separate panels into a generally-connected whole

Manga is primarily a style of Japanese printed comics. But it is also a characteristic style of drawing similar to Anime, the Japanese animated film genre. It can be done with traditional pencil-and-paper as well as computer software. Though there are many online video guides on drawing manga, this page is a compilation of the best resources. For a full, in-depth guide, you can also try Mahalo's page on How to Draw Manga.

Fast Facts

  1. Printed Manga is read by all age groups and normally written for adults

  2. Can be drawn with pencil and paper

  3. Can also be drawn in graphic design software like Photoshop, GIMP, and similar programs

  4. Characters usually have large eyes, a small mouth, and unnatural hair color.

Supplies Needed

  1. Pencils

  2. Paper

  3. Ruler

  4. Erasers

  5. Open and flat workspace

  6. Drawing examples

Drawing Tips

  1. If you've never drawn before, mastering the basics of How to Draw

  2. Practice on cheaper copy paper

  3. Don't be afraid to look off of examples while you are learning

  4. Exaggerating eyes and other facial features will express emotion more easily

  5. Even though they are exaggerated, remember to keep facial features recognizable

  6. Organize separate panels into a generally-connected whole

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