Tokyo: Manga, Anime Drawing Workshop with a Pro Manga Artist
ID: GYG1115344-1712304
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Learn manga drawing in Nakano with a pro artist—sketching, inking, and screentones—then take home your finished artwork. All tools provided. 2-hour class. Free cancellation 24h.
Step into the world of Japanese manga at Manga School Nakano, led by professional manga artists with decades of experience in Japan’s comic industry.
In this 2-hour, small-group class, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques of manga illustration, from sketching and inking to applying screentones and highlights.
Your instructor will guide you step by step — explaining the differences between Japanese and Western character design, how facial proportions express personality, and how to create your own manga hero.
Whether you’re a total beginner or already love drawing, you’ll enjoy the creative process of transforming your ideas into manga form.
All tools are provided, including G-pens, ink, screentones, and manga paper.
At the end, you’ll take home your finished artwork — a one-of-a-kind souvenir drawn by you!
Highlights
- Learn from a professional manga artist in Nakano
- Use authentic tools: G-pen, ink, screentones, manga paper
- Create your own original character illustration
- Understand Japanese vs. Western styles & proportions
- Take home your finished manga artwork
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Duration: ~2 hours; classroom-based workshop
Accessibility: Classroom on the 2nd floor with an elevator; wheelchair accessible, though aisles are narrow—please contact us in advance if you need extra space or assistance
Age policy: 6+ may participate; children under 6 may accompany but cannot participate
Group size: Up to 40 guests; multiple tables/instructors are used for larger groups
Clothing: Ink may stain—wear something casual
Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before start time
You retain full copyright to your drawing, including commercial use.
Can I draw existing characters? For practice you may study similar styles, but we encourage original characters for your final piece.
Once the start time arrives, we will begin the activity without waiting for late arrivals.
If you are more than 15 minutes late without any contact, it will be considered a no-show.
For this reason, we recommend arriving at least 5 minutes early.
There is a signboard on the 1st floor of the Nankoku Building — simply follow the sign and go up to the 2nd floor where our classroom is located.
INCLUDED
- Professional manga instructor (EN/JP support)
- All drawing tools (pens, ink, screentones, paper)
- Your completed artwork to take home
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Transportation to/from the venue
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
