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Hello everyone! We're Anime Art Academy - an online anime art school providing manga drawing lessons created by real Japanese pro illustrators and manga-ka. Our flexible online video style means that wherever you are in the world, and whatever your schedule, you can take our courses and get personal advice from our pros! Anime Art Academy is the one and only online service offering full English language video lectures and personal advice from Japanese pro illustrators!

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Anime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - How to draw shadows that make the character stand out from the background

Hello Reader,Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ How to draw shadows that make the character stand out from the background StudentHello~, I added a character to the background I did and was hoping for some critique on the...
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The story of a Spanish who actually became a manga artist in Japan.

Hello Reader! I’m Naohiro Muta, another founder of Anime Art Academy. Today, I would like to share a video interview I found with a Spanish person who is actually working as a manga artist in Japan(he is in charge of drawing). While I’m sure that everyone has a different level of interest in drawing manga and anime, I believe that the stories of people from outside of Japan who have actually become manga artists will be both informative and inspiring to everyone. Matagi Gunner - author : Juan...
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Anime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - How to draw walking poses

Hello Reader,Happy New Year!Let's learn how to draw anime-style illustrations and cartoons together this year! Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ How to draw walking poses StudentHello sensei, Here is my walking pose...
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Anime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - How to draw female characters

Hello Reader, Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ How to draw female characters StudentHelloI've been experimenting with face angles, eyes and hair. I practiced using references from other manga/anime and then made these on...
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Anime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - How to draw a crouching pose

Hello , Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ How to draw a crouching pose StudentHelloFor this assignment I wanted to do a harder pose involving the legs to be bent. A thing that I would change though is the arm length they...
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Anime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students - Tips for drawing attractive poses

Hello , Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ Tips for drawing attractive poses StudentCould you please give me some feedback on how to make this pose more appealing? Thank you! Student's drawing TeacherLove this pose - it's...
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Anime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students-Techniques for drawing female faces and the ratios of facial features

Hello Reader, Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ Techniques for drawing female faces and the ratios of facial features StudentDoes the character's face look balanced to you? The eyes, mouth, and everything else. Student's...
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Anime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students-Techniques for coloring backgrounds and characters

Hello , Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! https://animeartacademy.com/ Techniques for coloring backgrounds and characters StudentI decided to try a more natural environment for my background. I like how I painted the background, but what bothers me...
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Anime Art Academy Teacher's Advice to Students- How to draw body lines and make them look attractive

Hello Reader, Many people have the same problems when they draw.Let's learn about drawing techniques again, this time by referring to advice given by a professional Japanese teacher in response to a question from a real student.Let's use it as a reference when you draw illustrations and manga! How to draw body lines and make them look attractive StudentHello!I'd appreciate some feedback on the drawing itself as well as on the coloring, please. Thank you! Student's drawing TeacherThis is...
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