• Home
  • Best Guides
    • Planners
      • Clever Fox
        • Clever Fox Planner Review
        • Clever Fox Budget Planner Review
        • Clever Fox Dotted Notebook Review
      • Moms Planners
      • Undated Planners
      • Goal Planners
      • Hourly Appointment Planners
      • Popular Planners
      • Teacher Planners
      • Budget Planners
      • Planner for Entrepreneurs
      • Customizable Planners
      • Daily Planners
      • Productivity Planners
      • Planners for ADHD
      • Homeschool Planners
      • Wedding Planner Books
      • Planners for Men
      • Life Planners
      • Refillable Planners
      • Weekly Planners
      • Planner Stickers
      • Planners for Nursing Students
      • Planners for Students
      • Planners for Creatives
    • Notebooks
      • Notebooks for Bullet Journaling
      • Pocket Notebooks
      • Paper Notebooks For College
      • Spiral Notebooks
      • Hardcover Notebooks
      • Fountain Pen Friendly Notebooks
      • Japanese Notebook
      • Password Organizer Books
      • Refillable Notebook
      • Notebooks for Writing
      • Paper Notebooks for Work
      • Digital Smart Notebooks
      • Graph Paper Notebooks
      • Composition Notebooks
    • Journals
      • Workout & Fitness Journals
      • Gratitude Journals
      • Leather Journals
      • Daily Journals
      • 20 Bullet Journal Supplies
      • Travel Journals
      • Pregnancy Journals
    • Comparison
      • Clever Fox vs Panda Planner
      • Happy Planner vs Erin Condren
      • Elfinbook vs Rocketbook
    • Sketchbooks
      • Mixed Media Sketchbooks
      • Sketchbook for Markers
      • Watercolor Sketchbooks for Artists
    • Papers
      • Paper for Colored Pencils
      • Heat Transfer Papers
      • Paper for Prismacolor Pencils
      • Paper for Acrylic Paint
      • Watercolor Paper
      • Paper for Charcoal
      • Paper for Oil Pastels
      • Printer Paper
    • Notepads
    • Binders
      • Binders for College Students
      • 3 Ring Binders
  • supplies
    • Pens
      • Pens for Writing
      • Writing Pens for Gifts
      • Fountain Pens
        • Fountain Pens Under 50
        • Fountain Pens Under 100
        • Fountain Pens Under 200
        • Fountain Pen Inks
        • Beginner Fountain Pens
        • Blue Fountain Pen Inks
        • Black Fountain Pen Inks
      • Pens For Planners
        • Brush Pens For Bullet Journaling
        • Pens for Bullet Journals
        • Paper For Copic Markers
      • Erasable Pens
      • Gel Pens
        • Gel Pens for Writers and Artists
        • Gel Pens for Coloring
        • White Gel Pens
        • Glitter Gel Pens
      • Colored Pens
      • Felt Tip Pens
      • Retractable Pens
      • Luxury Pens
      • Pens For Planners
      • Multicolored Pens
      • Fine Point Pens
      • Pens for Lefties
      • Black Pens
      • EDC Pens
      • Pens For Nurses
      • Refillable Pens
      • Teacher Pens
      • Pens for College Students
      • Bible Journaling Pens
      • Pens for Drawing and Sketching
      • Smart Pens
      • Uni-Ball Pens
      • Paint Pens for Rocks
      • Fineliner Pens
      • Office Pens
      • Rollerball Pens
      • Pens for Architects
      • Bolt Action Pens
    • Supplies for Artist
      • Watercolor
        • Watercolor Brush Pens
        • Watercolor Set for Students and Artists
        • Masking Fluids for Watercolor
        • Watercolor Palettes
        • Watercolor Brushes
      • Markers
        • Ohuhu vs Copic Markers
        • Paint Pens and Markers
        • Markers for Artists
        • Chalk Markers
        • Alcohol-Based Markers
        • Markers For Bullet Journaling
        • Paint Pens and Markers for Wood
        • Markers for Adult Coloring Books
        • Permanent Markers
        • Brush Markers
        • Markers for Canvas
        • Dry Erase Markers for Glass
        • Fabric Markers
        • Markers for Graffiti
        • Best Markers for Autographs
      • Paints
        • Gouache Paints
        • Body Paints
        • Acrylic Paints for Canvas
        • Paints for Canvas
      • Books
        • Manga Drawing Books
        • Human Anatomy Books for Artists
        • Watercolor Books for Beginners & Artists
      • Charcoal Pencils for Artists
      • Oil Pastels
      • Brushes for Painting Miniatures
      • Art Easels for Painting
      • Kneaded Erasers
      • Canvases for Oil Painting
      • Drawing Mannequins
      • Acrylic Paint Brushes
      • Art & Drafting Tables
      • Brushes for Oil Painting
      • Best Clays for Sculpting
    • Pencils
      • Pencil Cases
      • Pencil Grips
      • Colored Pencils
      • Mechanical Pencil Leads
      • Watercolor Pencils
      • Writing Pencils to Study
      • Mechanical Pencils for Drawing
      • Graphite Pencils
      • Number 2 Pencils
      • Carpenter Pencils
      • Pastel Pencils
    • Highlighters
      • Highlighter Pens
      • Bible Highlighters
    • Sharpeners
      • Electric Pencil Sharpeners
      • Sharpeners for Colored Pencils
      • Manual Pencil Sharpener
      • Pencil Sharpeners for Artists
    • Correction Supplies
      • Correction Tape & White Out Pens
      • Erasers
      • Electric Erasers
    • Calligraphy
      • Calligraphy Pens For Beginners
      • Calligraphy Nibs
      • Papers for Calligraphy
      • Calligraphy Inks for Dip Pen & Brushes
    • Glues
      • Glues for Paper Crafts
      • Glues for Cardboard Projects
      • Glues for Ceramic Repair
      • Glue Guns
    • Printers
      • Printers for Cardstock Printing
      • Printers for Cricut
      • Printers for Stickers
      • Printers for Printing Your Art
      • Printers Under 200
      • Printers for College Students
      • Printers for Chromebook
      • Printers for Graphic Designers
      • Edible Printers
      • Budget Laser Printers
      • Photo Booth Printers
      • Printers for Teachers
    • Scanners
      • Scanners for Artwork and Artists
      • Flatbed Photo Scanners
      • Photo Scanner with Feeder
      • Film Scanners
    • For Home, Office and School
      • School Supplies
      • Heavy Duty Staplers
      • Whiteboards
      • Washi Tape
      • Letter Openers
      • Scissors for Cutting Paper
      • Computer Mice for Graphic Designers
      • Art Easels for Toddlers
      • Stencils for Bullet Journaling
      • Book Stands
      • Rulers
      • Paper Shredder under 50
      • Capacitive Styluses
      • Drafting Chairs
      • Mat Cutters
      • Best Expanding File Folders
    • Best Home Laminator
  • Single Planner Reviews
    • GoGirl Planner
    • Living Well Planner
    • Wellness Ban Do Planner
    • Erin Condren Life Planner
    • Simple Elephant Planner
    • Leuchtturm1917 Planner
    • MochiThings Planner
    • Passion Planner
    • Start Planner
    • Moleskine Academic Planner
    • Erin Condren Life Planner
    • Law of Attraction Planner
    • Ink and Volt Planner
    • Happiness Planner
    • The Full Focus Planner
    • Wellness Ban Do Planner
    • Evo Planner Review
    • BestSelf Co’s Self Journal
    • Commit30 Planner
    • Panda Planner
    • Happy Planner (by me & my BIG ideas)
  • Tablets
    • Tablets for Reading Books
    • Tablets for OSU
    • Tablets for Writers & Writing
    • 10-Inch Tablets
    • Android Tablets with Keyboard
    • Tablets for Photo Editing
    • Tablets for Sheet Music
    • Budget Tablets
    • Windows Tablets Under 300
    • Cheap Drawing Tablets with Screen
    • 7-inch Tablets
    • Tablets for College Students
    • Digital Drawing Tablets
    • Android Tablets for Drawing
    • Tablets for Reading Comics
  • Blog
    • 67 things to track in your habit tracker
    • 40 Things to write in a notebook
    • How To Use a Planner Effectively
    • How to Start a Bullet Journal and Change Your Life
    • 20 Bullet Journal Hacks
    • 10 Organizing Tips For Busy Moms in 2021
    • Time Management Tips for Busy Moms for 2021
    • How to Repair a Broken Binder Ring
    • How To Design & Print Planner Stickers At Home
    • How to Remove Highlighter
    • Learn How to Use Watercolor Pencils Step by Step
    • How to Blend Colored Pencils
    • How to Sharpen a Pencil Without a Sharpener
    • How to Remove Chalk Marker from Chalkboard
    • What are Alcohol Markers
    • How to Laminate at Home
    • Best Whiteboard Cleaner
  • self improvement
    • How To Make a Vision Board
    • How To Work Smarter Not Harder
    • Things To Be Grateful For
    • Bring Life to Order With a Brain Dump
    • How To Be Your Best Self
    • Get Set For The Day by Drinking 16oz of Water
Get Life You Desire
Get Life You Desire
  • Home
  • Best Guides
    • Planners
      • Clever Fox
        • Clever Fox Planner Review
        • Clever Fox Budget Planner Review
        • Clever Fox Dotted Notebook Review
      • Moms Planners
      • Undated Planners
      • Goal Planners
      • Hourly Appointment Planners
      • Popular Planners
      • Teacher Planners
      • Budget Planners
      • Planner for Entrepreneurs
      • Customizable Planners
      • Daily Planners
      • Productivity Planners
      • Planners for ADHD
      • Homeschool Planners
      • Wedding Planner Books
      • Planners for Men
      • Life Planners
      • Refillable Planners
      • Weekly Planners
      • Planner Stickers
      • Planners for Nursing Students
      • Planners for Students
      • Planners for Creatives
    • Notebooks
      • Notebooks for Bullet Journaling
      • Pocket Notebooks
      • Paper Notebooks For College
      • Spiral Notebooks
      • Hardcover Notebooks
      • Fountain Pen Friendly Notebooks
      • Japanese Notebook
      • Password Organizer Books
      • Refillable Notebook
      • Notebooks for Writing
      • Paper Notebooks for Work
      • Digital Smart Notebooks
      • Graph Paper Notebooks
      • Composition Notebooks
    • Journals
      • Workout & Fitness Journals
      • Gratitude Journals
      • Leather Journals
      • Daily Journals
      • 20 Bullet Journal Supplies
      • Travel Journals
      • Pregnancy Journals
    • Comparison
      • Clever Fox vs Panda Planner
      • Happy Planner vs Erin Condren
      • Elfinbook vs Rocketbook
    • Sketchbooks
      • Mixed Media Sketchbooks
      • Sketchbook for Markers
      • Watercolor Sketchbooks for Artists
    • Papers
      • Paper for Colored Pencils
      • Heat Transfer Papers
      • Paper for Prismacolor Pencils
      • Paper for Acrylic Paint
      • Watercolor Paper
      • Paper for Charcoal
      • Paper for Oil Pastels
      • Printer Paper
    • Notepads
    • Binders
      • Binders for College Students
      • 3 Ring Binders
  • supplies
    • Pens
      • Pens for Writing
      • Writing Pens for Gifts
      • Fountain Pens
        • Fountain Pens Under 50
        • Fountain Pens Under 100
        • Fountain Pens Under 200
        • Fountain Pen Inks
        • Beginner Fountain Pens
        • Blue Fountain Pen Inks
        • Black Fountain Pen Inks
      • Pens For Planners
        • Brush Pens For Bullet Journaling
        • Pens for Bullet Journals
        • Paper For Copic Markers
      • Erasable Pens
      • Gel Pens
        • Gel Pens for Writers and Artists
        • Gel Pens for Coloring
        • White Gel Pens
        • Glitter Gel Pens
      • Colored Pens
      • Felt Tip Pens
      • Retractable Pens
      • Luxury Pens
      • Pens For Planners
      • Multicolored Pens
      • Fine Point Pens
      • Pens for Lefties
      • Black Pens
      • EDC Pens
      • Pens For Nurses
      • Refillable Pens
      • Teacher Pens
      • Pens for College Students
      • Bible Journaling Pens
      • Pens for Drawing and Sketching
      • Smart Pens
      • Uni-Ball Pens
      • Paint Pens for Rocks
      • Fineliner Pens
      • Office Pens
      • Rollerball Pens
      • Pens for Architects
      • Bolt Action Pens
    • Supplies for Artist
      • Watercolor
        • Watercolor Brush Pens
        • Watercolor Set for Students and Artists
        • Masking Fluids for Watercolor
        • Watercolor Palettes
        • Watercolor Brushes
      • Markers
        • Ohuhu vs Copic Markers
        • Paint Pens and Markers
        • Markers for Artists
        • Chalk Markers
        • Alcohol-Based Markers
        • Markers For Bullet Journaling
        • Paint Pens and Markers for Wood
        • Markers for Adult Coloring Books
        • Permanent Markers
        • Brush Markers
        • Markers for Canvas
        • Dry Erase Markers for Glass
        • Fabric Markers
        • Markers for Graffiti
        • Best Markers for Autographs
      • Paints
        • Gouache Paints
        • Body Paints
        • Acrylic Paints for Canvas
        • Paints for Canvas
      • Books
        • Manga Drawing Books
        • Human Anatomy Books for Artists
        • Watercolor Books for Beginners & Artists
      • Charcoal Pencils for Artists
      • Oil Pastels
      • Brushes for Painting Miniatures
      • Art Easels for Painting
      • Kneaded Erasers
      • Canvases for Oil Painting
      • Drawing Mannequins
      • Acrylic Paint Brushes
      • Art & Drafting Tables
      • Brushes for Oil Painting
      • Best Clays for Sculpting
    • Pencils
      • Pencil Cases
      • Pencil Grips
      • Colored Pencils
      • Mechanical Pencil Leads
      • Watercolor Pencils
      • Writing Pencils to Study
      • Mechanical Pencils for Drawing
      • Graphite Pencils
      • Number 2 Pencils
      • Carpenter Pencils
      • Pastel Pencils
    • Highlighters
      • Highlighter Pens
      • Bible Highlighters
    • Sharpeners
      • Electric Pencil Sharpeners
      • Sharpeners for Colored Pencils
      • Manual Pencil Sharpener
      • Pencil Sharpeners for Artists
    • Correction Supplies
      • Correction Tape & White Out Pens
      • Erasers
      • Electric Erasers
    • Calligraphy
      • Calligraphy Pens For Beginners
      • Calligraphy Nibs
      • Papers for Calligraphy
      • Calligraphy Inks for Dip Pen & Brushes
    • Glues
      • Glues for Paper Crafts
      • Glues for Cardboard Projects
      • Glues for Ceramic Repair
      • Glue Guns
    • Printers
      • Printers for Cardstock Printing
      • Printers for Cricut
      • Printers for Stickers
      • Printers for Printing Your Art
      • Printers Under 200
      • Printers for College Students
      • Printers for Chromebook
      • Printers for Graphic Designers
      • Edible Printers
      • Budget Laser Printers
      • Photo Booth Printers
      • Printers for Teachers
    • Scanners
      • Scanners for Artwork and Artists
      • Flatbed Photo Scanners
      • Photo Scanner with Feeder
      • Film Scanners
    • For Home, Office and School
      • School Supplies
      • Heavy Duty Staplers
      • Whiteboards
      • Washi Tape
      • Letter Openers
      • Scissors for Cutting Paper
      • Computer Mice for Graphic Designers
      • Art Easels for Toddlers
      • Stencils for Bullet Journaling
      • Book Stands
      • Rulers
      • Paper Shredder under 50
      • Capacitive Styluses
      • Drafting Chairs
      • Mat Cutters
      • Best Expanding File Folders
    • Best Home Laminator
  • Single Planner Reviews
    • GoGirl Planner
    • Living Well Planner
    • Wellness Ban Do Planner
    • Erin Condren Life Planner
    • Simple Elephant Planner
    • Leuchtturm1917 Planner
    • MochiThings Planner
    • Passion Planner
    • Start Planner
    • Moleskine Academic Planner
    • Erin Condren Life Planner
    • Law of Attraction Planner
    • Ink and Volt Planner
    • Happiness Planner
    • The Full Focus Planner
    • Wellness Ban Do Planner
    • Evo Planner Review
    • BestSelf Co’s Self Journal
    • Commit30 Planner
    • Panda Planner
    • Happy Planner (by me & my BIG ideas)
  • Tablets
    • Tablets for Reading Books
    • Tablets for OSU
    • Tablets for Writers & Writing
    • 10-Inch Tablets
    • Android Tablets with Keyboard
    • Tablets for Photo Editing
    • Tablets for Sheet Music
    • Budget Tablets
    • Windows Tablets Under 300
    • Cheap Drawing Tablets with Screen
    • 7-inch Tablets
    • Tablets for College Students
    • Digital Drawing Tablets
    • Android Tablets for Drawing
    • Tablets for Reading Comics
  • Blog
    • 67 things to track in your habit tracker
    • 40 Things to write in a notebook
    • How To Use a Planner Effectively
    • How to Start a Bullet Journal and Change Your Life
    • 20 Bullet Journal Hacks
    • 10 Organizing Tips For Busy Moms in 2021
    • Time Management Tips for Busy Moms for 2021
    • How to Repair a Broken Binder Ring
    • How To Design & Print Planner Stickers At Home
    • How to Remove Highlighter
    • Learn How to Use Watercolor Pencils Step by Step
    • How to Blend Colored Pencils
    • How to Sharpen a Pencil Without a Sharpener
    • How to Remove Chalk Marker from Chalkboard
    • What are Alcohol Markers
    • How to Laminate at Home
    • Best Whiteboard Cleaner
  • self improvement
    • How To Make a Vision Board
    • How To Work Smarter Not Harder
    • Things To Be Grateful For
    • Bring Life to Order With a Brain Dump
    • How To Be Your Best Self
    • Get Set For The Day by Drinking 16oz of Water
Home Best Sketchbooks 10 Best Manga Drawing Books of 2021

10 Best Manga Drawing Books of 2021

Last updated on May 18th, 2022

    5/5 - (2 votes)

    In this post, I’m going to break down the 10 best manga drawing books on the market. These books contain lessons on everything from character designs, poses, outfits, and hairstyles to backgrounds, effects, weather, and much more.

    We combed the internet for the best-reviewed and most popular manga drawing books out there and analyzed them to see which books would be the best fit for you. Since learning the genre takes years of practice, you want to start your manga drawing career on the right foot.

    Let’s get started!

    Contents

    • 1 Our Top Recommended Manga Drawing Books
    • 2 10 Top Manga Drawing Books for Beginners:
      • 2.1 1. Mastering Manga With Mark Crilley
      • 2.2 2. The Master Guide to Drawing Anime
      • 2.3 3. The Manga Artist’s Workbook
      • 2.4 4. Mastering Manga 2
      • 2.5 5. Manga for the Beginner
      • 2.6 6. Pop Manga
      • 2.7 7. “Manga for the Beginner Kawaii”
      • 2.8 8. Drawing Manga Animals, Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures
      • 2.9 9. The Manga Fashion Bible
      • 2.10 10. Beginner’s Guide to Creating Manga Art
    • 3 Which Book Should I Pick?

    Our Top Recommended Manga Drawing Books

    Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley: 30 drawing lessons from the creator of Akiko
    • Mastering Manga With Mark Crilley
    • 8.3 x 0.3 x 10.8 inches
    • Paperback
    • 128 pages
    Check on Amazon! →
    Jump to full Review
    The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates (Volume 1)
    • The Master Guide to Drawing Anime
    • 9 x 0.5 x 10 inches
    • Paperback
    • 144 pages
    Check on Amazon! →
    Jump to full Review
    Christopher Hart: The Manga Artist's Workbook : Easy-To-Follow Lessons for Creating Your Own Characters (Paperback); 2009 Edition
    • The Manga Artist's Workbook
    • 6 x 0.5 x 7.8 inches
    • Paperback
    • 160 pages
    Check on Amazon! →
    Jump to full Review

    10 Top Manga Drawing Books for Beginners:

    1. Mastering Manga With Mark Crilley

    Mastering Manga with Mark Crilley: 30 drawing lessons from the creator of Akiko

    Read Reviews & Check the Deal →

    Review

    “Mastering Manga With Mark Crilley: 30 Drawing Lessons from the Creator of Akiko” is one of the best books for learning to draw manga. In the book, Crilley, a world-renowned comic creator with almost three decades of professional experience, provides lessons on poses, body proportions, dramatic spreads, and much more.

    Because this book skips over most of the basics, it’s ideal for manga artists with a basic knowledge of the craft already under their belt. The book focuses on drawing manga from beginning to end, paying special attention to the layouts of pages and the flow of scenes.

    “Mastering Manga” features drawing exercises to help you get a feel for the style, including look-and-copy tasks to guide your linework. Some reviewers claim this book elevated them from a stick-figure level of skill to an ability to draw detailed faces and figures.

    Summary

    This manga drawing book supplements Crilley’s popular YouTube videos on how to draw manga.

    View at Amazon! →

    2. The Master Guide to Drawing Anime

    The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates (Volume 1)

    Read Reviews & Check the Deal →

    Review

    The first volume of “The Master Guide to Drawing Anime: How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates” by Christopher Hart is another great book if you want to learn to draw anime.

    In this book, Hart gives readers templates for drawing six well-known anime archetypes: preteens, schoolboys, schoolgirls, funny characters, fantastical characters, and vengeful characters. For each template, he provides examples of outfits, head types, body types, and accessories.

    The book’s main focus is character design rather than layouts, backgrounds, or action.

    Hart uses work from great anime artists such as Euro Pinko and Tina Francisco to demonstrate his points. A bestselling author with 7 million sales to his name, Hart is one of the most popular how-to-draw authors in the U.S.

    Summary

    Reviewers have praised “The Master Guide to Drawing Anime” for its clarity and step-by-step format, but some note that Hart doesn’t spend much time on hands or feet and focuses on somewhat samey body types.

    View at Amazon! →

    3. The Manga Artist’s Workbook

    Christopher Hart: The Manga Artist's Workbook : Easy-To-Follow Lessons for Creating Your Own Characters (Paperback); 2009 Edition

    Read Reviews & Check the Deal →

    Review

    Another excellent book for easy manga drawing is “The Manga Artist’s Workbook: Easy-To-Follow Lessons for Creating Your Own Characters.” Also written by Chris Hart, this book covers a wide range of manga styles and assumes the reader has some familiarity with basic character designs.

    A perfect practice book, “The Manga Artist’s Workbook” features translucent pages for tracing and contains starting outlines on grid paper to help you visualize body proportions. This book comes in a spiral-bound edition to let you flip through the pages easily and leave it open on a table without creasing paper.

    In addition to faces and poses, this book teaches you how to draw a variety of outfits and hairstyles.

    Summary

    To fit comfortably in pockets, “The Manga Artist’s Workbook” is about half the size of a standard volume. Reviewers love the book’s format and accessibility, though some feel its small size detracts from its usefulness.

    View at Amazon! →

    4. Mastering Manga 2

    Mastering Manga 2: Level Up with Mark Crilley

    Read Reviews & Check the Deal →

    Review

    “Mastering Manga 2: Level Up with Mark Crilley” is one of the best manga drawing books on the market. It boasts 30 step-by-step demonstrations on subjects ranging from poses and backgrounds to body language and proportions.

    This book includes lessons on clothing, expressions, hairstyles, page composition, background depth, and environmental effects. Mark Crilley, the author, also covers a wide variety of technical challenges that manga artists face, such as complex hand poses and foliage.

    Summary

    Like the first volume in the “Mastering Manga” series, this one received highly positive reviews from consumers. Reviewers praised Crilley for starting with simple concepts and gradually moving toward harder ones, though some felt that the drawing tasks were too difficult for the target audience.

    View at Amazon! →

    5. Manga for the Beginner

    Manga for the Beginner: Everything you Need to Start Drawing Right Away! (Christopher Hart's Manga for the Beginner)

    Read Reviews & Check the Deal →

    Review

    “Manga for the Beginner: Everything you Need to Start Drawing Right Away!” is the perfect manga for beginners book. Unlike most of Christopher Hart’s other manga books, this one emphasizes the basic techniques for drawing characters’ eyes, faces, bodies, and clothes.

    In addition, “Manga for the Beginner” covers lighting, perspective, special effects, and dynamic action poses. It also teaches beginners how to draw anthros, animals, shonen characters, and shoujo characters.

    Although Hart received some criticism for including overly difficult poses in this book, he got ample praise for showing comparisons of the same poses at different levels of talent.

    Summary

    Like the rest of Hart’s library, this book progresses from simple drawings to complex ones and features step-by-step instructions for each. It also teaches readers how to draw chibi characters

    View at Amazon! →

    6. Pop Manga

    Pop Manga: How to Draw the Coolest, Cutest Characters, Animals, Mascots, and More

    Read Reviews & Check the Deal →

    Review

    Another great how-to-draw anime book on the market is “Pop Manga: How to Draw the Coolest, Cutest Characters, Animals, Mascots, and More” by the renowned artist Camilla d’Errico.

    Richly illustrated and written in a simple style, “Pop Manga” covers subjects that many manga drawing books skip over, such as how to draw ears and wrinkles. The book also includes plenty of practical advice, including advice on how to pick art utensils and create covers.

    In addition to sections on standard subjects, such as poses, anatomy, movement, and layouts, “Pop Manga” has sections on mascots, chibis, animals, and artistic collaboration. An Eisner Award nominee, d’Errico brings a deep well of experience to the book, having worked for high-profile clients such as Disney, Hasbro, Image Comics, Tokyopop, and Dark Horse Comics.

    Summary

    Accessible to beginners and experts alike, “Pop Manga” received positive reviews from consumers for the quality of its instruction. Readers also praised d’Errico’s mastery of perspective.

    Furthermore , we have a selection of best brush markers for your perfect drawing.

    View at Amazon! →

    7. “Manga for the Beginner Kawaii”

    Manga for the Beginner Kawaii: How to Draw the Supercute Characters of Japanese Comics (Christopher Hart's Manga for the Beginner)

    Read Reviews & Check the Deal →

    Review

    If you’re looking for anime drawing books for beginners, “Manga for the Beginner Kawaii: How to Draw the Supercute Characters of Japanese Comics” is a good option.

    Unlike the other books on this list, “Manga for the Beginner Kawaii” focuses on the kawaii genre of manga. Kawaii manga include the Pokemon and Hello Kitty franchises and emphasize cuteness and simplicity.

    Authored by Christopher Hart, “Manga for the Beginner Kawaii” teaches readers how to use color contrasts and clear, straightforward designs to make characters pop. The book has sections on everything from pandas, hamster boys, and tiger girls to evil dolls, skeletons, and Goths with bat wings.

    Summary

    This book has step-by-step instructions for drawing each character and even has tips for breaking into the manga publishing industry. Consumers have given the book positive reviews for the clarity and detail of its instruction and for the wide range of character types it includes.

    View at Amazon! →

    8. Drawing Manga Animals, Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures

    Drawing Manga Animals, Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures

    Read Reviews & Check the Deal →

    Review

    No manga drawing collection is complete without “Drawing Manga Animals, Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures” by J.C. Amberlyn. This book teaches you how to draw chibis and animal sidekicks, starting with their heads and faces and moving to their eyes, limbs, and body proportions.

    A fun, versatile book, “Drawing Manga Animals, Chibis, and Other Adorable Creatures” boasts instructions on how to draw kappas, tengus, pandas, and a slew of other real and mythical creatures. The book also includes tips on how to create manga art on a computer.

    Full of cute and colorful illustrations, this book is written in a simple style and is packed with drawing exercises to help you practice. It has sections on how to give animals expressions and realistic textures.

    Summary

    Consumers appreciated the book’s ample detail and abundance of information on Japanese folklore.

    View at Amazon! →

    9. The Manga Fashion Bible

    The Manga Fashion Bible: The Go-To Guide for Drawing Stylish Outfits and Characters

    Read Reviews & Check the Deal →

    Review

    Another book by Christopher Hart, “The Manga Fashion Bible: The Go-To Guide for Drawing Stylish Outfits and Characters” is for readers who already have the basics of manga drawing under their belt. It emphasizes character design, including body types, poses, outfits, accessories, hairstyles, eye shapes, and color contrasts.

    Consumers describe “The Manga Fashion Bible” as fun and addictive. The book breaks down outfits by context, such as by season and environment, and it features instructions on which utensils to use and how to set up your workspace for optimal productivity.

    Summary

    In addition to presenting a wide range of body types, poses, and angles, this book boasts a simple writing style and is packed with colorful illustrations to make for a fun read. Hart shows you how to lend movement and energy to any image and how to troubleshoot common problems.

    View at Amazon! →

    10. Beginner’s Guide to Creating Manga Art

    Beginner's Guide to Creating Manga Art: Learn to Draw, Color and Design Characters

    Read Reviews & Check the Deal →

    Review

    Another excellent beginners guide to drawing manga, the book “Beginner’s Guide to Creating Manga Art: Learn to Draw, Color and Design Characters” by Steven Cummings and Gonzalo Ordonez is jam-packed with tutorials on every subject in the genre, from anatomy and clothing to poses and colors.

    Reviewers recommend this book for pros as well as amateurs. That’s because it teaches a wide range of manga styles, from chibi to realistic.

    “Beginner’s Guide to Creating Manga Art” has splashy illustrations throughout, and it includes a brief history of manga as well as a thorough breakdown of the tradition.

    Summary

    Most manga drawing books focus solely on drawing, but this book shows you how to turn simple sketches into full-color paintings. Cummings and Ordonez bring impressive resumes to the table, having worked for DC Comics and other big-name publishers.

    View at Amazon! →

    Which Book Should I Pick?

    Of the best manga drawing books on the market, “Beginner’s Guide to Creating Manga Art” is the number one pick.

    Many other books on this list are indispensable, especially if you want to draw chibis, animals, mascots, or cool outfits. “Beginner’s Guide to Creating Manga Art,” however, is the perfect all-around manga drawing guide for amateurs and professionals alike.


    Even if you have tons of experience drawing manga, this book has helpful tips and reminders to keep you working at the highest level.

    “The Manga Artist’s Workbook” is another excellent pick, providing insights on just about every manga drawing subject under the sun. Finally, “”Mastering Manga With Mark Crilley” is a must-have volume for any manga drawing collection, and you can supplement your reading with Mark Crilley’s popular YouTube videos.

    Get Life You Desire
    • About Us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure
    Copyright © 2021 GetLifeYouDesire. All RIGHTS RESERVED. GetLifeYouDesire is a participant of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program – it is designed to provide an aid for the websites in earning an advertisement fee – by means of advertising and linking to Amazon.com products.

    Input your search keywords and press Enter.