Manga Character Design

Shun Akagi

ISBN 10: 4805318023 / ISBN 13: 9784805318027

Published by Tuttle Publishing, US, 2024

About this Item

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 techniquesDetailed 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 basicsOver 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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Manga Character Design
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, US
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 4805318023
• ISBN 13: 9784805318027
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 19.05W x 1.27H x 24.77D centimeters 19.05 centimeters width by 1.27 centimeters height by 24.77 centimeters depth
• Weight: 595 grams

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Synopsis

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+

About the Author

Shun Akagi is an illustrator currently based in Tokyo. Her areas of expertise include book and game illustrations, CD jackets and digital designs for music videos. Her previous books include Asian Fantasy Girl Character Design Book and Yumesai Kaiki.