Chibi are mini versions of Japanese anime and manga characters defined by their overly large heads, giving them to their kawaii, or cuteness, factor. Let artist and internet sensation Joanna Zho (@marqaroon) teach you to draw and paint these adorable characters. This exhaustive guide is packed with everything you need to know, with step-by-step directions for creating over 40 appealing animal and human-like figures. Each of the step-by-step projects...

Provides an introduction to kawaii characters and tips for drawing them, along with step-by-step instructions for drawing twenty-four different characters, including a cat, a superhero, and a lion.

Provides 100, step-by-step lessons on the basic techniques for drawing a variety of anime and manga characters in different outfits and poses. Includes over 600 drawings, and QR codes that link to online tutorials.

Profiles several anime and manga artists and explores their development and their work. Includes color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.

Provides step-by-step instructions for drawing five manga-style animals, and features advice on tools and supplies. Includes color illustrations, fact boxes, a glossary, and additional resources.

Presents step-by-step, illustrated instructions for drawing superheroes in a Japanese manga cartoon style--including a hero with super strength, one that can fly, and a superhero with laser vision. Includes a glossary and further resources.

Provides an introduction to the drawing fundamentals for creating fantasy manga characters, along with step-by-step instructions for illustrating sixteen different characters, including a mermaid, a heroine, and a fox girl.

"A step-by-step guide to drawing different manga characters and the accessories that define their worlds. Learn how to draw a whole bunch of characters, as well as clothing, accessories, different hair styles, sweet treats, cute pets and mascots in the form of matching chibidrawings, and more. With over 200 illustrations and tons of easy-to-follow tutorials, have a blast tracing, drawing, and personalizing creations by mixing and matching different...

"[The reader will] learn everything about comics and the art of drawing characters, backgrounds, vignettes, and scenes"--Amazon.

"Descended from a long line of book collectors, high school student Mifuyu is surrounded by books in every aspect of her life. Her great-grandfather established the famous Mikura Hall, a library in the heart of town, and even the townspeople are all avid readers. There's just one problem -- Mifuyu hates books! But when a tief in Mikura Hall triggers an ancient curse, she's left with no choice but to reclaim the stolen books herself . . . by entering...