Tokyo Manga drawing workshop by pro-Manga artists

4.9 (93 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

There are three course levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Please choose the course that best matches your skill level.

★ Beginner Course
A program designed for children (junior high school and younger) and families.
Learn the basics of character drawing and simple manga techniques in a fun and friendly environment.

★ Intermediate Course
Recommended for high school students and adults who have experience drawing illustrations as a hobby.
This course covers intermediate-level character design and manga techniques.
What you will learn:
・How to draw chibi characters
・Creating a 4-panel comic
Participants who are confident in their drawing skills including talented junior high school students — are welcome to join this course.

★Advanced Course
This course is designed for advanced learners and aspiring professionals.
What you will learn:
・Panel layout & storyboarding
・Anatomy and facial expressions
・Manga artist career advice & Q&A session

Options

Advanced Course 15:15~

Advanced / Professional Course: Choose this session if you want to learn specialized manga production techniques or hear directly from a pro manga artist.
Duration: 2 hours

Intermediate Course 13:00~

Intermediate Course: Recommended for high school students and adults who have experience drawing illustrations or manga as a hobby.
Duration: 2 hours

Beginner Course 10:00~

Beginner Course: A program designed for children (junior high school and younger) and families.
Perfect for beginners or younger participants
Duration: 2 hours

What's included

  • We will give you a MANGA DOJO TOKYO original clear file and a set of three postcards as a souvenir.
  • English Guide
  • All equipments for Manga drawing (Screen tones, Inc, Pens, Comic paper)
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

What to expect

Experience Being a Real Manga Artist – Taught by a Professional Japanese Manga Artist

In just two hours, you can learn character creation and manga drawing techniques.

There are three course levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Please choose the course that best matches your skill level.
If you are attending with younger children, we recommend choosing the course that is most suitable for them.

① Experience Drawing Manga
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Learn the entire process of manga creation, including story structure, panel layout, and character design.

② Turn Your Travel Memories into Manga
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Capture your travel episodes in manga form while immersing yourself in Japanese culture.

③ Guidance by a Professional Manga Artist
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The workshop is taught by a professional manga artist. Experience the charm of manga,a key symbol of Japanese pop culture

④ Create Your Own Original Character
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Learn how to draw chibi-style characters. Using reference samples, combine different elements to design your own unique character.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It's a 6-minute walk from Ikebukuro East Exit. Right next to the Animate flagship store!
Please take the elevator to the 6th floor and proceed to room 602.

End point

It's a 6-minute walk from Ikebukuro East Exit. Right next to the Animate flagship store!
Please take the elevator to the 6th floor and proceed to room 602.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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