Top Courses for Creating Unique Manga Characters
Have you ever wondered how to create unique manga characters that stand out? Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, understanding the nuances of character design is essential. Domestika offers an array of courses that can help you master the art of manga character creation, providing you with tips and techniques from industry experts.
Creating distinctive manga characters isn’t just about drawing; it’s about storytelling, personality, and emotion. Domestika’s courses delve deep into these aspects, offering insights into both traditional and digital methods. You’ll learn from accomplished manga artists who share their creative processes, from sketching initial concepts to finalizing detailed designs. These courses are designed to help you bring your characters to life in a way that’s both engaging and original.
Ready to take your manga art to the next level? Domestika’s platform is a treasure trove for aspiring manga artists. With a variety of courses focusing on different styles and techniques, you can find the perfect fit for your artistic goals. Join a community of like-minded creators and gain the skills you need to make your manga characters unforgettable. Check out our list of the 22 best courses on Domestika and start your journey today!
Top Manga Character Design Courses on Domestika
Course 1: Mastering Manga Characters
- Instructor: Renowned Manga Artist
- Highlights: Techniques for unique expressions, dynamic poses
Course 2: Digital Manga Illustration
- Instructor: Leading Digital Artist
- Highlights: Digital tools, character design workflow
Course 3: Traditional Manga Techniques
- Instructor: Veteran Manga Creator
- Highlights: Pen and ink, storytelling through design
FAQs
What do I need to start?
- Most courses require basic drawing supplies, but specifics will vary.
Are these courses suitable for beginners?
- Yes, many courses are designed for all skill levels.
How long do the courses take?
- Course lengths vary, typically ranging from a few hours to several weeks.
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Ready to dive in? Check out the full list of courses on Domestika and start creating your unique manga characters today!
1. Creation of Manga Characters by Andrea Jen
![Creation of Manga Characters by Andrea Jen](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1574080405/course-covers/000/000/703/703-original.jpg?1574080405)
Learn to design and illustrate Japanese comic characters from the idea to its technical sheet
+53.975 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
2. Drawing Manga Characters from Scratch by EUDETENIS
![Drawing Manga Characters from Scratch by EUDETENIS](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1609325105/course-covers/000/001/814/1814-original.jpg?1609325105)
Learn to draw a complete model sheet in pencil with proportion, volume, and movement
+40.278 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
3. Manga Comics: Narrative, Rhythm, and Composition by Kenny Ruiz
![Manga Comics: Narrative, Rhythm, and Composition by Kenny Ruiz](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1644595521/course-covers/000/003/355/3355-original.jpg?1644595521)
Captivate your readers by learning to narrate and compose stories with Clip Studio Paint that follow the energetic rhythm of a manga
+6.867 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
4. Designing Kawaii Worlds: Spread Joy Through Illustration by Becky Cas
![Designing Kawaii Worlds: Spread Joy Through Illustration by Becky Cas](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1661766450/course-covers/000/003/683/3683-original.jpg?1661766450)
Find inspiration in your surroundings and use it to create kawaii characters in their own worlds using Procreate
+18.262 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
5. Drawing Expressive Characters by Omar Lozano
![Drawing Expressive Characters by Omar Lozano](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1628240585/course-covers/000/002/522/2522-original.jpg?1628240585)
Capture every little detail to bring your characters to life through their facial expressions and body language
+2.932 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
6. Manga Illustration with Procreate by Liya
![Manga Illustration with Procreate by Liya](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1657612147/course-covers/000/004/043/4043-original.jpg?1657612147)
Learn to illustrate atmospheric scenes inspired by manga, from composition and character design to line art and shading
+7.675 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
7. Manga-style Portraits in Watercolor by Andrea Jen
![Manga-style Portraits in Watercolor by Andrea Jen](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1678376665/course-covers/000/002/160/2160-original.jpg?1678376665)
Learn the basics of drawing portraits in this Japanese comic style and how to color them using the watercolor technique
+1.108 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
8. Kawaii-Style Story Illustration by Sara Gaiaudi
![Kawaii-Style Story Illustration by Sara Gaiaudi](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1630669330/course-covers/000/002/806/2806-original.jpg?1630669330)
Learn to draw characters by hand in the Japanese style of kawaii and digitize them in Procreate
+11.573 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
9. Design of Kawaii-Style Characters by Estudio Kudasai
![Design of Kawaii-Style Characters by Estudio Kudasai](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1529331009/course-covers/000/000/258/258-original.jpg?1529331009)
Learn to create adorable characters inspired by Japanese culture
+8.285 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
10. Manga Comics for Beginners: From Concept to Creation by Natalia Batista
![Manga Comics for Beginners: From Concept to Creation by Natalia Batista](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1642436568/course-covers/000/002/132/2132-original.jpg?1642436568)
Learn how to write and create a manga comic from scratch using professional techniques used by Japanese artists for storytelling and character design
+8.077 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
11. Expressive Manga Illustration in Watercolor by Geoff Pascual
![Expressive Manga Illustration in Watercolor by Geoff Pascual](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1620892858/course-covers/000/002/158/2158-original.jpg?1620892858)
Explore the vibrant Japanese art form by learning a range of drawing and watercolor techniques
+7.673 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
12. Imaginary Worlds Illustrated with Ink and Watercolor by Flor Kaneshiro
![Imaginary Worlds Illustrated with Ink and Watercolor by Flor Kaneshiro](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1633949041/course-covers/000/001/087/1087-original.jpg?1633949041)
Tell an original story by learning the techniques to illustrate characters and the world that surrounds them
+3.778 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
13. Storytelling through Watercolor Illustration by Daniela López Marín
![Storytelling through Watercolor Illustration by Daniela López Marín](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1603974748/course-covers/000/001/454/1454-original.jpg?1603974748)
Learn to capture the moment by creating a visual work that tells a story
+1.845 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
14. Digital Illustration with Manga Influence by Akimaro
![Digital Illustration with Manga Influence by Akimaro](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1604333730/course-covers/000/001/532/1532-original.jpg?1604333730)
Learn how to create atmospheric scenes and emotional characters with Photoshop
+14.825 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
15. Vintage Japanese Digital Illustration by Pierre-Marie Postel
![Vintage Japanese Digital Illustration by Pierre-Marie Postel](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1630322906/course-covers/000/002/745/2745-original.jpg?1630322906)
Make a vintage illustration inspired by the Japanese universe with Photoshop
+4.783 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
16. Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence by Elena G. Bansh
![Fantasy Character Illustration with Japanese Influence by Elena G. Bansh](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1707478819/course-covers/000/005/056/5056-original.jpg?1707478819)
Learn to transform real-world inspiration into captivating characters designs influenced by Japanese culture.
+771 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
17. Kawaii Character Creation in 3D with Blender by Yasmin Islas Domínguez
![Kawaii Character Creation in 3D with Blender by Yasmin Islas Domínguez](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1636370034/course-covers/000/003/159/3159-original.jpg?1636370034)
Learn to design, model, and render characters with adorable features from scratch and share them with the world
+19.691 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
18. Kawaii Illustration: Create Charming Characters by Ilaria Ranauro
![Kawaii Illustration: Create Charming Characters by Ilaria Ranauro](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1628245170/course-covers/000/002/556/2556-original.jpg?1628245170)
Design joyful illustrations inspired by Japanese kawaii and turn them into stickers by combining digital and analog techniques
+22.960 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
19. Digital Color for Manga Illustrations by Carolina Cardona
![Digital Color for Manga Illustrations by Carolina Cardona](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1627987943/course-covers/000/002/718/2718-original.jpg?1627987943)
Communicate emotions through color, textures and body expression in your characters influenced by manga artwork
+1.158 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
20. Drawing Manga Scenes by EUDETENIS
![Drawing Manga Scenes by EUDETENIS](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1679310780/course-covers/000/004/330/4330-original.jpg?1679310780)
Learn to build imaginary worlds for visual narratives by depicting shots and perspectives with pencil and India ink
+1.763 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
21. Manga-Style Comic Creation from Scratch by Akimaro
![Manga-Style Comic Creation from Scratch by Akimaro](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1665041790/course-covers/000/003/801/3801-original.jpg?1665041790)
Come up with a story based on your own personal experience and create a comic ready to share on social media using storytelling techniques and vignettes
+1.735 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
22. The Art of Manga: Drawing Unique Characters by Natalia Batista
![The Art of Manga: Drawing Unique Characters by Natalia Batista](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1636110706/course-covers/000/002/131/2131-original.jpg?1636110706)
Learn how to create a manga character from scratch and reach your visual storytelling potential by exploring original drawing techniques
+6.844 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
23. Colored Marker Techniques for Manga by Taniidraw
![Colored Marker Techniques for Manga by Taniidraw](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1605278891/course-covers/000/000/952/952-original.jpg?1605278891)
Learn how to bring your Japanese-style illustrations to life with markers
+7.775 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
24. Dynamic Character Illustration by Thomas Rohlfs
![Dynamic Character Illustration by Thomas Rohlfs](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1613569994/course-covers/000/002/048/2048-original.jpg?1613569994)
Learn professional drawing and coloring techniques for creating animated characters full of movement
+12.064 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
25. Digital Illustration: Create Manga Characters by Catalina Carlesi
![Digital Illustration: Create Manga Characters by Catalina Carlesi](https://cdn.domestika.org/c_fill,f_auto,pg_1,w_1200,ar_16:9/v1657724268/course-covers/000/003/282/3282-original.jpg?1657724268)
Learn how to use digital tools to bring your own detailed and expressive manga heroes to life
+16.650 students – Reviews
Unlimited Access – 30-Day Free Trial
Price with Plus Free Trial $5.99USD | R$ 22,00 | 5,99€
Regular price $19.99 | R$ 69,00 BRL| 19,99€
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