Tokyo Manga and Anime Drawing Workshop with Professional Artist

About this experience

Tokyo Manga and Anime Drawing Workshop with Professional Artist is a two-hour beginner workshop held in Tokyo, led by a professional manga artist instructor. The session focuses on character design and classic manga techniques, covering the foundational skills that define the medium, from Japanese proportions and facial construction to inking and finishing. All materials are provided, including G-pens, ink, paper, and screentones, so participants arrive with nothing but curiosity. English and Japanese language support is available throughout, making it accessible to a broad range of visitors exploring things to do in Tokyo. The workshop opens with a look at example manga artworks and basic proportions before moving into hands-on practice. Participants design an original manga character from scratch, working through sketching, inking, and expression techniques in a structured, step-by-step format. The instructor circulates throughout the session, offering personalised feedback on poses, line work, and facial features so each participant can adjust their work as they progress. Beginners can follow each stage comfortably, while those with prior drawing experience can use the guided structure to refine existing skills. Booking covers two hours of instruction, all drawing materials, and bilingual support for the full duration of the class.

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in Nakano, a hub of anime culture, as you get hands-on time learning manga drawing techniques directly from an artist.
• Head to the classroom in Nakano, meet your bilingual manga instructor, then settle at your desk as the two-hour step-by-step session begins.
• Follow a beginner-friendly curriculum that covers character design, sketching and inking, with personalized feedback that helps refine your style.
• Work with G-pens, ink, manga paper and screentones to add finishes, then take your completed illustration home with full copyright.

What is included

• Two-hour step-by-step beginner workshop
• Professional manga artist instructor
• English and Japanese language support
• Character design, sketching and inking instruction
• Personalized feedback from manga instructor
• All manga drawing materials provided
• G-pens, ink, paper and screentones provided
• Completed original artwork, full copyright retained

Not included

• Transportation to and from the classroom, including hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Additional drawing materials to take home
• Professional framing or shipping of the artwork

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time.