2-Week Intensive
Manga Program
2-Week Intensive
Manga Program
Manga touches the lives of every person living in Japan and over the past few decades has spread in popularity to people all over the world, where it continues to grow and be enjoyed. As such, there has been an increasing number of non-Japanese people who have taken an interest in learning the craft. As its birthplace, Japan is the best place in the world to truly learn Manga.
The Japanese comic world is vast and highly developed, with various organizations specializing in the production as well as education of all of the aspects of Manga, forming an industry where thousands of professionals make their career. In many cases, educational institutions have ties to the production side, recommending students to publishers, editors and studios.
DEOW Japan is proud to present this original course to provide efficient training in English in order to fulfill the dreams of non-Japanese people. This short-term manga camp aims to develop your passion and dreams of working in the Manga Industry in the near future.
This intensive Manga Program, created by DEOW, provides students of all levels with the tools they need to begin creating Japanese Manga on their own. The course takes on a practical, coaching-style approach that emphasizes practice and skill-building in order to develop your abilities and confidence as a manga artist in the short span of 2 weeks.
We also offer a private manga program that you can check here.
One-of-a-kind Manga training program
Designed specifically to meet the needs of non-Japanese students interested in Manga. Taught in English by professional Japanese Manga artists.
Covers all aspects of Manga
From planning to drawing, and trains according to your level and style; No experience required.
Small class size
With a maximum of 4 students, this intensive course guarantees that you will have plenty of support so that you can learn as much as possible within just 2 weeks.
Program Director: Tanaka Hirohisa, Author & International Instructor
- Coordinator and Teacher of the Manga Animation Course at Sakura International Gakuin since 2009.
- Teacher at the Tokyo Game Designer Gakuin since 2003.
- Taught Manga courses and workshops abroad.
- Adviser of Kadokawa Contents Academy in Taiwan since 2018.
- Professor of Doga Gakuin University in China.
Course Description
Key Lesson Topics
- Vocabulary and features of Japanese Manga
- Overview of Manga Production: from planning to printing
- Length and styles of Japanese Manga
- Structure & flow of plot, and the key structure of stories
- The role and design of the main character
- Drawing for Manga: Perspective and Framing
- How to plan your storyboard
- Techniques for showcasing character, emotions, plot and mood through illustrations
- The Manga Industry in Japan
- The Role of the Manga Editor
- The Role of the Manga Assistant
- Popular and recommended Manga & Anime in Japan
- How to become a professional Manga Artist
Practical Training Areas
- Generating the key ideas of your story and character
- How to use Japanese Manga pens and standard equipment
- Techniques for drawing lines, tones, shading and texture
- How to build your repertoire of drawable items
- How to draw characters: proportions, perspectives, features, styles
- Drawing people and their features from multiple perspectives: body, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, eye brows, hair
- Developing your keen eye: common mistakes when drawing people and perspectives
- Polishing up and finishing your Manga
- Determining the quantity and size of your frames, necessary frame content, and layout of your pages.
Tokyo & The City Tour
Tokyo, formerly known as Edo, has been a major Japanese city since the Tokugawa Shogunate era. Key attractions include Asakusa, Ueno, Shinjuku, Odaiba, Ginza, and Shibuya. Prominent business districts like Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro are central hubs for fashion, entertainment, and recreation, featuring major department stores, shopping malls, restaurants, and entertainment centers. The tour will visit traditional Asakusa, iconic Shibuya Crossing, fashionable Harajuku, and the otaku hub Akihabara, with flexibility to customize based on group interests.
Shibuya and Harajuku are renowned for embodying young and modern Japanese culture. Shibuya features the famous Hachiko statue and Shibuya Crossing, along with numerous department stores and the Shibuya 109 fashion store. Nearby Harajuku is known for its vibrant street fashion, crepe stands, unique cafes, and trendy shops.
Asakusa offers a glimpse into old Tokyo, centered around the historic Sensoji Temple and the Nakamise shopping district. Highlights include Hanayashiki, Japan’s oldest amusement park, and Sumida Park, known for its views of Tokyo Skytree, firework displays, and cherry blossom events. The iconic Asakusa Kannon Temple, the oldest and most popular temple in Tokyo, is accessed through the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) and surrounded by traditional food and craft stalls. Asakusa has a festive atmosphere daily, with opportunities to enjoy traditional food, rickshaw rides, and dress in traditional attire for photoshoots.
Akihabara For any fan of anime, manga, cosplay, idol culture, gaming and electronics, Akihabara is the hub of them all, located in the northeast corner of Tokyo’s most densely populated core outlined roughly by the popular circuit route train line known as the JR Yamanote Line operated by Japan Rail. The district contains everything from small one-off shops to large and popular electronic and department stores such as Yodabashi Camera and Bic Camera, the Tokyo Animation Center as well as a radio hall with its 10 floors of toys, trading cards, and collectibles. The area is the living hub of Japanese subculture, powered every moment by the passion of the geeks within.
Sample Program Schedule
Classes are held either in the morning or in the afternoon at our newly-built Casa Tokiwa manga sharehouse in Nakano, Tokyo.
All programs are available without accommodations. Please ask us for further details.
Private programs can also be arranged for less or more than 2 weeks. Please ask us for further details and feel free to visit our Private Intensive Manga Program page here.
Course Features & Electives
Study in Japan from successful Manga Artists
Japan, the home of otaku culture and where nearly everyone reads manga regularly, is the best place to learn manga. As its birthplace, Japan has a vast manga industry with independent and professional manga artists, editors, story-writers, and fan artists. Feel inspired and immerse yourself in the world of manga!
Begin making your own manga
This program trains you on the essentials of Manga from developing your main character, planning your story, and honing your practical skills of illustration so that you can begin creating your very own Manga within the span of just 2 weeks.
On-going Support
True learning happens by doing, and there is only so much you can do in 2 weeks. For this reason, our passionate manga artists offer you continued support & feedback on your work online after the program. Being able to get on-going feedback and helping you when you get stuck is a special support system we have for our students like nowhere else.
Private
Learn 1-on-1. This is the ideal workshop-style learning environment where you are free to ask questions and receive support every time you need it.
Meet Industry in japan
As part of this program, we can set up a roundtable meeting with a professional Manga Editor, who can give you insights into the Manga Industry in Japan, share the realities of what actually sells in the market, and provide feedback on any manga concepts or works that you can freely share.
Full support including accomodations
As a global student agency headquartered in Tokyo, we are here to support you on every step of your journey to participate in this program. This includes meeting you at the airport and taking you to the private room that we have set up for you, as well as providing visa consultation, 24-hour emergency support while in Japan, and other important information about Japan that will ensure a safe and comfortable experience for you from when you arrive.
Tuition
¥373,904 (Tax Included)
Tuition
¥373,904
(Tax Included)
Accommodations, which are provided from the Sunday before the program until the Saturday after the program. As part of the program, we will set you up in a private room in a shared house, Casa Tokiwa.
Manga kit (manga pen, pen tips of varying sizes, black ink, white ink, paper, tones, etc.)
Manga textbook and original template manga for practice
Guided tours at 3 key destinations around the city
Special 90-minute Lecture on Story and Character Design with with a Professional Japanese Manga Writer
Special Q&A Session with a Professional Japanese Manga Editor
Classes are held either in the morning or in the afternoon at our newly-built Casa Tokiwa manga sharehouse in Nakano, Tokyo.
Online support from your Manga Instructor who can provide feedback and guidance as you continue to develop your original Manga after you return home.
24-hour DEOW Agency Support & Guidance
NOTE: Students will need to cover the costs of food, travel to and from Japan, daily commute and travel within Japan, and any other personal expenses. We will also ask that all students obtain Emergency Medical Insurance before or by the time they land in Japan. If you would like airport pickup, we can organize a private taxi from the airport to anywhere in Tokyo for ¥35,000 JPY.