About this tour
Learn manga creation from a working professional in this three-hour workshop. You'll move through the complete process—concept, sketch, ink—with hands-on guidance tailored to your level. Whether you want to draw recognisable characters or develop your own, the artist coaches you through each stage. The workshop also covers manga's cultural origins and evolution, giving context to what you're creating rather than treating it as a standalone art class.
Highlights
- Work directly with an active manga professional
- Create your choice of character or original concept
- Learn brainstorming, sketching, and inking techniques
- Discover manga's historical roots and cultural significance
- Small group setting with personalised feedback
- All materials and refreshments provided
What to expect
You'll arrive at a studio set up with prepared materials for each drawing stage. The artist demonstrates techniques, then watches as you apply them to your own work, offering corrections and suggestions as you go. You're free to sketch existing characters—One Piece, Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen—or invent something new. Alongside drawing time, the artist discusses why manga emerged in Japan and how the medium has shifted over decades. By the end, you'll have a finished piece and a clearer sense of manga as both craft and cultural product.
Good to know
The workshop happens in central Tokyo with public transport nearby; private vehicle pickup isn't included. Bring comfortable clothing you don't mind getting marker on. The session isn't suitable if you have spinal injuries due to prolonged seated drawing. No prior art experience needed.
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