Japanese Comickers 2: Draw Manga and Anime Like Japan's Hottest Artists

by Comickers Magazine

Following the success of Japanese Comickers , this book profiles twelve Japanese and Korean artists working in anime and manga -- all of whom eagerly discuss their work and share their thoughts on this incredible and increasingly popular genre. Some featured artists use digital tools to create their work, while others work in more traditional media. Each of the twelve profiles in Japanese Comickers 2 includes a brief biography of the artist, a visual of his or her most representative work, and a pictorial gallery with detailed explanations of their techniques. Also included is information on the materials used by each artist and a glossary of terms unique to manga and anime. A showcase of the cutting-edge vanguard of anime and manga illustration and a valuable how-to guide for aspiring artists, Japanese Comickers 2 is an essential addition to every fan's library.

Genres: Art, Manga, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2006

Reviews

[Tab · Rating 5 out of 5]

Realizing I can put the art books i read this year down !! life changing thought

[Parka · Rating 5 out of 5]

(Picture source: parkablogs.com)

This is the 2006 sequel to Japanese Comickers that was published in 2003. Featured here are Shigeki Maeshima, Tatsuyuki Tanaka, Waka Miyama, Lily Hoshino, Jeong Juno, Hyung-Tae Kim, Kuroboshi Kouhaku, Haccan, Kaouru Yukifuna, Shukei, Chen Shu-Fen & Pin-Fan, and Noa. Some are from Taiwan and Korea if you actually know the artist.

Although the subtitle says "draw manga and anime like japan's hottest artists", this is not strictly a tutorial book. It shows you how these artists create their work rather than show you how to draw them. Still, a lot of techniques and tips can be picked up from the captions as they go through the working process.

Each artist comes with a few pages of full page art as their gallery. There's also a short introduction and bio looking at their tools, favorite artists and published work.

I guess this book would be useful for artists who already know anatomy and are looking to learn some additional drawing tips.

This review was first published on parkablogs.com. There are more pictures and videos on my blog.

[Leah Markum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful book and a wonderful discovery while looking for something else in the library. Normally I like certain elements of artworks but never affiliate elements with specific artists--I'm more "thing" than "people" oriented I suppose.

Examining this book forced me to admire individuals that take the manga/anime style beyond the popular series and see it as fine art. I've picked a few artists that emphasize elements I wish more manga/anime artists used. Just so gorgeous! And the profiles have opened me, as someone just starting digital art, which programs to use (everyday photoeditor and/OR illustrator programs, and sometimes just a scanner!) countries these artists originate (I should investigate more Taiwanese artists), and basic procedure from sketch to full digital coloring.

[Jessylyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't be mistaken if you think this is a how-to-draw book. Rather than teaching you how to draw, this stunning art book provides pages of gorgeous illustrations from various Asian artists. For the aspiring artist, it's easy to draw inspiration from this book.There is also step-by-step demonstrating the drawing process of each artist. It' a nice way to study the unique style of each artist. If you're a fan of the anime and manga style, this would be a great book to add to your collection.

[Grim · Rating 5 out of 5]

A tour de force in contemporary Japanese+ art.
Simply a beautiful collection.