Anime hair is drawn using thick, marked sections rather than individual strands. This can result in spiky, variable-looking hair, or hair that appears smooth and straight. Drawing anime hair may seem complicated at first, but by parting the hair into different sections and working one step at a time, it is quite simple! Before you begin, decide if you want to draw short or long anime hair since the process is a little different depending on the length. Hair is a bit of a tedious element, because it is like a substance that can take many forms. That is why manga artists have developed a special method to simplify hair. In manga or anime, you can draw hair as a mass or weave. This way you can draw it very quickly, with an exaggerated shading that covers up the lack of detail. In this tutorial I will teach you how to draw various manga hair styles: straight hair, wavy hair, with pigtails and short hair. I will also explain the method it is based on, so that you can draw your own anime hairstyles from scratch.

It's THE book on manga from YouTube's most popular art instruction Guru! There's more to manga than big, shiny eyes and funky hair. In these action-packed pages, graphic novelist Mark Crilley shows you step-by-step how to achieve an authentic manga style—from drawing faces and figures to laying out awesome, high-drama spreads. You'll learn how a few basic lines will help you place facial features in their proper locations and simple tricks for getting body proportions right. Plus, you'll find inspiration for infusing your work with expression, attitude and action. This is the book fans have been requesting for years, packed with expert tips on everything from hairstyles and clothing to word bubbles and sound effects, delivered in the same friendly, easy-to-follow style that has made Mark Crilley one of the "25 Most Subscribed to Gurus on YouTube." Take this opportunity to turn the characters and stories in your head into professional-quality art on the page! Packed with everything you need to make your first (or your best-ever) manga stories! • 30 step-by-step demonstrations showing how to draw faces and figures for a variety of ages and body types • Inspirational galleries featuring 101 eyes, 50 ways to draw hands, 40 hairstyles, 12 common expressions, 30 classic poses and more! • Tutorials to create a variety of realistic settings • Advanced lessons on backgrounds, inking, sequencing and layout options

The first book in Christopher Hart’s bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series—How to Draw Original Characters from Simple Templates is the essential guide for anyone who wants to learn how to draw anime, from the world’s leading author of How To Draw books. Nothing brings anime artists more satisfaction than creating original characters to use in a comic strip or graphic novel. In this anime drawing book, bestselling how-to-draw author Christopher Hart helps them reach this goal by providing insight into the six most popular types of anime characters: schoolgirls, schoolboys, preteens, vengeful bad guys, humorous personalities, and fantasy figures. He supplies templates for each; an extensive array of “menus” of head and body types, outfits, and accessories; and detailed, accessible, step-by-step demonstrations and drawing exercises, making this the perfect reference for anyone who wants to learn to draw anime. Plus, Hart showcases some of the best anime artists in the world for this title—including Inma R., Tabby Kink, Ayame Shiroi, Euro Pinku, and Tina Francisco. It’s the guide every would-be anime artist has been looking for! Suitable for all levels, from beginners who are just starting to learn how to draw anime, to advanced users who want to hone their skills, this is the ideal resource for all fans of anime and manga drawing. Drawing books are a perennial present to inspire young artists and a popular gift for teens. There is no greater tool than an art book to spark creativity, develop new artistic skills, and help kids and teens channel their energy towards positive self-expression.

Draw Manga Style offers step-by-step drawings for the basic elements, character concepts, and visual effects of anime and manga.

From bed head to battle hair, the way you style your manga character’s hair can make or break their look. In this guide, discover hundreds of styles to transform your sketches into amazing illustrations. How to Draw Hairstyles for Manga includes: Detailed information on how hair influences characters and scenes, how it grows and moves, common male and female hairstyles, and more! Step-by-step instruction for sectioning and drawing hair to achieve more realistic looks. Plus, learn tips and tricks for taking styles up a notch. 600+ illustrations showing hundreds of hairstyles from multiple angles. From French braids and ponytails to defying gravity with underwater looks and epic battle scene styles, this book has it all! With step-by-step guidance and hundreds of sample illustrations, this is your must-have guide to drawing hairstyles for your manga characters. What are you waiting for? Grab your supplies and get started drawing with style!

Are you a Manga and Anime enthusiast and would like to start learning step-by-step how to draw manga faces, bodies and accessories from completely scratch? Are you looking for a step-by-step Illustrated Manual that can teach you the essential skills you need to bring your characters to life? With this Handbook, you can learn the secrets of a real Japanese cartoonist and discover how easy it is to draw your favorite manga models. Learning is designed to be easy and intuitive, with explanatory pictures and clear, guided instructions. In fact, all the procedures are explained step-by-step to accompany you through the learning process with the ultimate goal of being able to draw YOUR FIRST MANGA PERSON! All you need is a pencil and an eraser! You will tackle the first step with facial features, the shape of male and female hair, the expression of the eyes, nose and mouth; then you will complete the study by drawing the proportions of the body, the clothes and the most commonly used accessories. By purchasing this Handbook you will discover: - What are the essential tools to start drawing your first manga. - How to draw a manga head (frontal, ¾, profile). - How to draw basic and stylized manga eyes for both men and women. - How to draw basic manga mouth, ears, hair and noses. - How to create different expressions of the eyes and mouth (e.g., fearful look, screaming mouth, cold look, etc.). - How to draw a basic male and female body (torso, hands and feet). - How to draw basic characters from scratch with background. FEATURES: - Suitable for beginners of all ages. - Recommended for all skill levels. - Step-by-step tutorials on how to draw faces. - Illustrated instructions and theory guide to learn each element. - Learn posture and body proportions. - Match clothes and accessories to male and female characters. - Read and Draw everything from head to toe - from theory to practice. - Over 100 unique illustrations to recreate with fidelity. Are you ready to unleash the draftsman inside you? Buy this Handbook and start drawing your first manga character NOW!

Channel your favorite anime and manga characters through over 30 real-life, cosplay-inspired hairstyles—just follow the photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions. Dreamy Anime Hair is an easy-to-follow guide for everyone, from the most dedicated cosplayer to your everyday anime fan. This book includes a list of tools and basic techniques that will help you build your perfect look, and each tutorial includes simple, illustration-driven instructions, a gorgeous photo of the final style, and information about the characters, movies, and series that inspired it. This guide to fun and unique hairstyles will inspire you to try something new with your look! Some of the imaginative hairstyles include: Double buns, inspired by Himiko Toga from My Hero Academia Long braid, inspired by Sophie from Howl’s Moving Castle Updo with clips, inspired by Lacus Clyne from Gundam Seed Destiny Pigtail loops, inspired by Nurse Joy from Pokemon Front and back braids, inspired by Mei Mei from Jujutsu Kaisen Be creative and find what works best for you or try them all out! Either way, you’ll be able to become your most adorable self with these gorgeous hairstyles. With everything from braids to curls, Dreamy Anime Hair is your one-stop shop for anime-inspired hair.

This book mainly focus on character designing, Mainly how to design your own shoujo character, We focus more on how to draw significant faces and draw significant clothing and to call it your own and not to be confused with other styles of manga because reading this would make you understand every types of styles out there. Reading this book alone will be like reading all of the books out there that focus on how to design a character, because In this style, you’re not only using one styles but all of them! it might sound unrealistic but it remains it’s true. I’ve complied almost all of the things I learned from all of the books I have read but they’re not enough because they usually focus on “I’ll show you how to draw like me” types of lessons, But now I made the perfect type of guideline myself that could make you know how to draw all characters out there, and by looking into the styles of others you’ll know what category they belong to or what type of facial styles they use or the basic shape they used to make that type of clothing or face almost like how a psychologist read the minds of people. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

The third title in Christopher Hart’s bestselling Master Guide to Drawing Anime series, Tips & Tricks has over 100 essential drawing techniques for artists who want to fine-tune their anime and manga drawing skills. This is the guide that all anime and manga artists—of any level—need! Chris Hart delves deep into the specifics of drawing anime characters and scenes and explores every aspect of anime forms. He reveals his secrets for composing a complete picture, and discusses rarely covered topics. Entirely new tutorials include instruction on drawing hands and feet in different gestures or positions, arranging characters within the action, and creating nuanced expressions. Fans of the Master Guide to Drawing Anime books will find this anime drawing book to be invaluable in strengthening their drawing skills, while newcomers ready to learn to draw will see this as a perfect introduction to the series. Suitable for all levels, from beginners who are just starting to learn how to draw anime, to advanced users who want to hone their skills, this is the ideal resource for all fans of anime and manga drawing, and can be used on its own or with the other titles in the Master Guide to Drawing Anime series. Drawing books are a perennial present to inspire young artists and a popular gift for teens. There is no greater tool than an art book to spark creativity, develop new artistic skills, and help kids and teens channel their energy towards positive self-expression. Paperback; 144 pages; 9 in W by 10 in H.

"Learn how to reflect the beautifully diverse world around you in the manga-style characters you draw, guided by the talented team of artists at Saturday AM. Saturday AM is the world's leading showcase of diverse anime and manga stories. How to Draw Diverse Manga features the comics brand's most popular artists, who themselves represent racial identities, ethnicities, and cultures from all over the world, as well as diverse gender identities. Our perceptions of the world are shaped by how the media presents it. With this guide, you will be able to tell inclusive stories about heroic, beautiful, strong, intelligent, and courageous heroes from all backgrounds that are relatable to all and represent the true diversity of our world. The reader-friendly, step-by-step presentation, which is accessible even to beginning artists, shares drawing guidance for: Diverse faces, features, and expressions Bodies, proportions, and body positivity Hair, including afros, braids, and waves Developing character design through the language of shape, silhouette, and color schemes Avoiding stereotypes and caricatures Perfect for beginning to intermediate manga and anime artists, character designers, fantasy illustrators, animators, and cartoonists, Saturday AM Presents How to Draw Diverse Manga offers an insider's point of view and expertise on how to design and draw authentic manga characters that reflect the diverse identities and backgrounds of our world. Find even more inspiration for diverse manga characters in Saturday AM TANKS, which collect Saturday AM's comics in graphic novel format."