Anime/manga Eyes

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw a female anime or manga school girl. Start out by drawing the outline of the character, then drawing in the details along the middle and the body of the character. Use circles inside the body to create a references as to where the body jo ...more

This video focuses on drawing the hands of anime girls. It also covers foreshortening, and how to accurately depict hands when using this technique. Use this technique when you want to emphasize your character's hands, such as when she gets into a fight.

This video goes back to basics, using regular pencil, pen and colored pencils to create a manga female figure. He begins by drawing basic lines and shapes of the torso with pencil, then adding legs, arms and marking the joints. He adds detail to the body and fills in the shape ...more

This three-part video talks about manga coloring. If you have Adobe Photoshop and you love manga comics… and you love to draw… watch to see how to create colored anime or manga skin in Photoshop. Watch all three parts for the complete instructions, showing you which brushes to ...more

One of the hardest parts about drawing the famous manga character Naruto is his eyes. No matter how hard you try, it seems they're never quite right, but with a little practice, those anime eyes will be perfect. DragoArt has this video tutorial on how to draw Naruto character ...more

In this "how to" video, we learn how to draw a "chibi" form of an angel. Chibi is a Japanese term meaning "short person" or "small child". It has become a style of art in which Japanese Anime and Manga artists attempt to make all of their characters into "cute", childlike char ...more

Gaara is one of the coolest Naruto characters, and this "little" Chibi version is no exception. The fiery redhead with ice-colored blue eyes and dark black eyeliner is a favorite of many. If you want to learn how to draw this Chibi Gaara anime/manga character, it's really quit ...more

If you really want to make a convincing cosplay costume, be it furry, anime, manga, or video-game related, you're going to need really high-quality wigs, makup, and contact lenses. This video will show you how to shop for and use all of these products to make a really awesome ...more

Watch this step by step instructional video on how to do impossible & gravity defying hair we see in Anime/ Manga and Games xD! Great how-to video for those interested in learning how to do cosplay.

Check out this video to learn how to draw and sketch the Joker from Batman for manga, cartoon and comics. Learn how to draw the male villain character, the Joker, in this Step by Step video tutorial. Learn from basic sketching to finish drawing quick concept for comics cartoon ...more

Cosplay, or "costume play," is basically dressing up with costumes and accessories to represent a specific character, usually one in anime (like Sailor Moon) or manga. Like most Japanese fashion trends, cosplay emerged from the trendsetting Harajuku district of Japan and conti ...more

Drawing eyes is often the most difficult part of nailing down a comic book or manga character, but also the most vital part. Eyes really animate a face, so it's important to master all types of eyes if you wish to become a good artist. This tutorial will teach you how you can ...more

One of the most distinctive parts of the anime-style characters that most cosplayer prefer is the spiky, multicolored anime hair. Most people need a wig to execute one of these styles in real life, and this video will show you how to do it! The example in the video is a wig fo ...more

In this video tutorial, "Miki Falls" manga artist Mark Crilley shows us how to draw a realistic eye. For any artist who aspires to draw realistically, it's essential to get eyes right. The eyes, after all, are the "window to the soul," and if something's off with a drawing of ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to draw an anime ninja cat. Start off by drawing a circle at the top of the page, followed by two cat eyes, one going into the left side of the face. Next, draw a cat ear on the side of the face on both sides, then remove the head line from one e ...more

S.G. Russel shows how draw Mr. Krabs by first drawing his head, which is a bumpy texture. After doing the left bumpy side, he draws the right side, and then curves it around for a smile. Then connect the right and left side of his face with a circular line on the bottom. Draw ...more

The eyes of characters in Japanese manga tend to have a very distinctive look. They are large, childlike and shiny, with lots of little reflections. If you draw them right, they can look beautiful. But if you get them wrong, they'll just look bizarre. In this video, "Miki Fall ...more

For all you Naruto fans, this tutorial is for you. If you've been looking for a video on how to draw Kisame Hoshigaki, then look no further. This video shows you how to draw the anime/manga character from the popular anime/manga Naruto! The character is very sinister and has a ...more

Learn how to draw Mecha Mecha: StarCraft Marine Combat Soldier woman, female, girl, with inspired armor Manga and Anime style step by step with costume step by step. This drawing, painting video tutorial shows you from basic rough sketching to finish drawing quick sketch for c ...more

How to draw comics: woman, female, girl face and shoulder step by step for anime, manga, and concept art design, female girl face, head dress and shoulder dy front view Video tutorial. Cartoon, illustration, comics, anime, manga learn how step by step from drawing realistic fa ...more

Digital Painting and Drawing: Learn to draw woman face profile or side view, a knight in armor, facial figure, head and figure slightly step by step with costume step by step. This drawing, painting using Photoshop video tutorial shows you from basic rough sketching to finish ...more

Drawing and sketching Manga, Anime Goth Girl for manga, cartoon and comics. Learn how to draw manga Goth Girl character video tutorial. Learn from basic construction sketching for this goth girl, from start to finish. It's just a quick drawing concept for drawing the face and ...more

Big fan of Japanese manga series, Astro Boy? Learn how to draw the main character from this anime manga series with help from Drawing Now. Search WonderHowTo for more videos from Drawing Now to learn how to draw a variety of characters and cartoons!

Drawing and sketching an anime/manga girl (woman, female) Dark Elf for cartoon and comics. Part 1 of 2 - How to Draw an anime dark elf girl. Part 2 of 2 - How to Draw an anime dark elf girl.

Watch this how-to video and learn how to make cosplay Chii ears. Cosplay is a subculture that consists of dressing as characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, video games,fantasy movies. fantasy music stories (Visual Kei) or Japanese pop bands.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 2 might have the longest title in the history of a US game release, but is a high quality game and faithful representation of the beloved manga / anime. In this video you'll learn how to unlock and play as Hokage Shippuden in Ultimate Adve ...more

Drawing realistically proportioned eyes is one of the many aspects that make drawing the human face such a challenge for artists. This video demonstrates and includes detailed instructions for how to draw a realistic female eye in pencil. No kooky giant anime eyes here, this o ...more

TheTribalButterfly just won't go away. In this video tutorial, you'll see the power of an altered cosplay pattern! Whether it's anime, manga, film, or whatever, you need to know that altering the cosplay outfit could be a great way to look awesome. This is an art remember, not ...more

Watch to learn how to draw the character Luke from the manga/anime cartoon "Tales of the Abyss."

Learn how to draw and paint snowy, rocky mountains for manga, anime, comics and illustration in Photoshop. This step by step video shows you how to do so by laying down the base color, blocking in shape for painting, assigning value and color composition, and refining detail f ...more

Learn how to draw a headshot of Yugi from the anime, manga, and card game Yu-Gi-Oh in 12 steps. Work at your own pace. Draw Yu-Gi-Oh in 12 steps. Click through to watch this video on drawingnow.com

Yes, we know, most manga girls look innocent anyways (though the same isn't always true for their personalities), but this manga girl is truly adorable and friendly-looking. Of course, the big, bright childish eyes and pursed lips probably help with that. If you're a big mang ...more

This is a great tutorial on drawing manga hair. Pay attention to the tips and tricks at the beginning, especially about the lack of detail in the hair in order to fit in with the anime and manga style. Part 1 of 2 - How to Draw simple and beautiful manga hair. Part 2 of 2 - H ...more

A scary vampire is just what the artist ordered. In this video tutorial, learn how to draw a scary manga female vampire. See how to do the sketch illustration, step-by-step, strictly for anime and manga comics. This quick and easy video will have you drawing eerie female vamps ...more

The term "chibi" means "small person" or "small child" in Japanese. While it can be used to designate such personages in real life, it is more often used to refer to small, doll-like characters in Japanese manga, anime, and jewelry/fashion wares. In this video you'll miniatur ...more

Written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto, "Naturo" is an ongoing Japanese manga series. The plot tells the story of a young ninja named Naruto Uzumaki, who constantly searches for recognition & aspires to become the ninja in his village that is acknowledged as the leader a ...more

Fed up with traditional origami? Well, learn how to fold some three-dimensional origami! This origami video tutorial will teach you how to origami a 3D Pikachu creature from Pokémon. Traditional Japanese origami is the art of paper folding, but 3D origami is a little more comp ...more

In this software tutorial you will learn how to digitally ink a manga/anime character in Corel Painter. Learn how to scan a drawing into Photoshop then import it into Corel Painter and ink the outline of the character for a more dramatic and artistic look. Usually, after inkin ...more

Learn how to draw a headshot of Sakura from the anime and manga Naruto in 10 steps. Work at your own pace. Draw Sakura from the anime Naruto in 10 steps. Click through to watch this video on drawingnow.com

Learn how to draw a headshot of Neji from the anime and manga Naruto in 10 steps. Work at your own pace. Draw Neji the anime character. Click through to watch this video on drawingnow.com

"Miki Falls" manga creator Mark Crilley presents a tutorial with tips on how to render a male body in proper proportion to the head. Learn how to sketch for anime or manga by watching this video drawing tutorial.

This video demonstrates how to draw Yugi Moto, main character in the insanely popular card game, manga, and anime series Yu-Gi-Oh, digitally in Paint on your computer. The video moves pretty fast, so try to keep up!  If you need to slow it down, you can find the original tutor ...more

This is a fantastic video that walks you through a simple drawing of a face in the manga style. Drawn from a 3/4 perspective, this is great manga and anime portrait technique.

Learn how to sketch a dragon-like fantasy creature design. This step by step video tutorial lesson covers concept design sketching and drawing perfect for comics cartoon illustration, manga, and anime.

This is a video tutorial made to help out all those cosplayers on how to look more masculine using make up. This was originally made to help out guys who are pretty new to make up, but need to learn it for photo or cosplay purposes, and for girls who are trying to crossplay a ...more

This is a video tutorial made to help out all those cosplayers on how to achieve that flawless photoshopped looking skin by just using makeup. This was originally made to help out guys who are pretty new to makeup, but need to learn it for photo or cosplay purposes. So find yo ...more

Check out this video tutorial on styling a wig for cosplay. Your anime or manga costume is incomplete until you have the right wig, so watch this how-to to get the tips of the art of wig making for cosplay outfits.

TheTribalButterfly guides you through the ins and outs of finding the perfect pattern for your cosplay anime and manga costumes! This video tutorial will tell you what to look for, and what it can do for you! This is very important for your cosplay outfit design.

See how easy it is to make your very own Naruto shoes for cosplay! They're cheap, easy to make, and fun! Anime and manga, all the way! This video tutorial will show you just how easy it is to cosplay. You were afraid before because you thought it would cost a lot of money, bu ...more

You like Death Note I see, otherwise you wouldn't be here right now. Anime and manga doesn't get any better. Check out this video tutorial to see how to make your very own L Lawliet costume for cosplay! You'll go step-by-step to get to that perfect cospaly art. Get the jeans ...more

If your into anime and manga, and even cosplay, then you probably have tons of homemade wigs laying around. Check out this step-by-step video tutorial on how to make a wig stand for them all! This is totally easy and inexpensive! So, cosplay in style, or at least keep all of ...more

Learm to draw Gaara from the anime and manga Naruto in 10 steps. Work at your own pace. Draw Gaara from Naruto. Click through to watch this video on drawingnow.com

Learn how to draw a headshot of Hinata from the anime and manga Naruto in 10 steps. Work at your own pace. Draw Hinata from Naruto. Click through to watch this video on drawingnow.com