Manga Character Design : Faces, Fashions, Hairstyles and More! (With Over 800 Illustrations) - Shun Akagi

Manga Character Design

Faces, Fashions, Hairstyles and More! (With Over 800 Illustrations)

By: Shun Akagi

Paperback | 15 August 2024

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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: coloration, 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.

**Recommended for artists ages 12+

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