Master the Art of Readable Manga and Character Design
Yamada Kintetsu, an award-winning manga artist known for his masterpiece "Hot Soapy," which has been adapted into a drama and expanded internationally, shares his expertise in this comprehensive course. With a reputation for highly readable manga, Yamada will teach you the essential skills for drawing engaging, easy-to-read manga and offer insights into creating attractive, memorable characters.
What You’ll Learn in This Course:
The Fundamentals of Becoming a Professional Manga Artist
Drawing from his journey from office worker to professional manga artist, Yamada will guide you through the essential steps to becoming a manga artist or assistant. You'll learn the important terminology used in the industry, how to pursue a career as an assistant or independent artist, and understand the production schedule required for serializing comics.
The Secret to Readability: Creating Effective “Names” (Storyboards)
Yamada Kintetsu reveals the key to creating “easy-to-read” manga that keeps readers engaged. He explains how 80% of a manga's readability hinges on its name (storyboard) and how to place characters, panels, and speech bubbles (fukidashi) to guide the reader's eye naturally. You'll learn how to create storyboards that flow smoothly and ensure your audience never tires of reading.
Incorporating Fetish Elements into Characters and Stories
Explore Yamada's approach to character creation by embedding personal interests and unique traits, such as hands, black hair, and clothing details, into your designs. Through hands-on practice, you’ll create fun, relatable characters and develop your storytelling ability by connecting with elements you love.
Original Manga Creation: Culmination of the Course
As a final project, you’ll bring your ideas to life by creating an original manga using anthropomorphized versions of familiar objects. Yamada will guide you through the entire process, from initial character creation to the completion of your story, offering personalized advice along the way.
Course Highlights:
Insider Knowledge for Aspiring Manga Artists:
Learn from Yamada’s real-world experience about the workflow and schedules followed by professional artists, including how to structure your work efficiently.
Mastering Storyboards for Readable Manga:
Discover how to use composition techniques, such as speech bubble placement and character positioning, to guide the reader’s gaze smoothly across the page. Yamada’s unique approach will help you design manga that captivates readers from start to finish.
Creating Characters with Personal Flair:
Develop characters by incorporating subtle, personal “fetish” elements that add depth and charm, making them more memorable and engaging.
Practical Manga Production Skills:
Experience the complete production process—from idea to finished work—by creating a fully developed manga story, using the characters you design during the course.
Join Yamada Kintetsu on Coloso and Create Your Own Manga!
Unlock the secrets of manga production with Yamada Kintetsu, whose storytelling expertise and engaging characters have captivated fans worldwide. Whether you’re an aspiring artist or a beginner looking to level up your skills, this course will provide the guidance and inspiration to help you succeed.
