Manga Creation Experience with a Pro Artist (Ikebukuro)
This is a "Manga Artist Experience" taught by Japanese manga artists.
[Overview] You can learn how to create characters and draw manga in just 2 hours. These lessons are taught by Japanese manga artists, but English interpretation is provided during class, so you can participate even if you don’t speak Japanese. From children to adults, everyone can learn the history of manga and draw manga using traditional methods.
Professional drafting tools are also provided (G-pens, ink, manga paper, etc.). You can thoroughly learn the basics of drawing manga, so beginners are entirely welcome.
The courses are divided into three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Please choose a course based on the participant’s skill level. If you have small children, we recommend choosing a course tailored to them.
★ Beginner Course (Held daily at 10:00) This program is for junior high school students and younger, as well as families. The content is enjoyable for both beginners and children. Let’s learn how to draw simple characters and the basics of manga!
★ Intermediate Course (Held daily at 13:00) This program is for high school students and older. Recommended for those who have previously drawn illustrations or manga as a hobby. This experience allows you to learn character design and manga techniques for intermediate learners. <What you can learn>
- How to draw chibi characters
- Creating 4-panel manga, etc. Junior high school students and older who are good at illustrations can also choose this course.
★ Advanced & Professional Course (Held daily at 15:15) This is a lesson for advanced learners. Choose this if you want to learn specialized techniques for manga production and hear from professional manga artists about a career in manga. <What you can learn>
- Character design
- Panel layout (storyboard composition)
- Character drawing (anatomy and expressions)
- Career consultation as a manga artist
What to expect
At MANGA DOJO Tokyo, we offer a “Manga Creation Experience” taught by professional manga artists. You can learn how to create characters and draw manga in just 2 hours.
(1) Experience Drawing Manga

You can learn all the steps of manga production, including story structuring, panel layout, and character design. We offer three courses ranging from beginner to professional levels.
(2) Turn Your Travel Memories into Manga

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture while turning your travel episodes into manga.
(3) Instruction by Professional Manga Artists

Workshops are taught by Japanese manga artists.
(4) Create Your Own Original Character

You can learn how to draw chibi-style characters.
(5) You can have a manga artist experience using the actual tools that manga artists use.

















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About the venue
It’s a brown building, and the entrance is on the left side. There is green at the entrance. It’s next to the muscle bar. After entering, you will find a yellow elevator — please take it to the 6th floor and come to Room 602. 📍Google Map
To help you find our studio easily, please check this short video showing the directions from Animate Ikebukuro (Ikebukuro station East Exit) ☑️Short Video
Reviews
booked for my daughter as she loves Manga. however I also joined in and learnt a lot about how to create a manga. the instructors were both patient and excellent communication. highly recommend this activity for anyone who loves manga.
Very enjoyable and easy to follow workshop for kids and adults. Friendly and encouraging instructor and English translator.
I enjoyed my lesson here. I came for moral support for my husband and had a wonderful time myself. The teachers were awesome and made sure no one got left behind. I was so happy they let us in to the class even though we were 15 minutes late. I would highly recommend for the experience. Here's my before and after.
Signed up for a unique birthday experience and it truly was special! The session was led by Kazuo Maekawa, the brilliant artist behind globally renowned works like Ace Attorney and Ace Attorney Investigations. Over two well-structured hours, we learned the fundamentals of manga drawing in a clear and engaging way. A translator was present throughout, so the language barrier was never an issue. Highly recommended for anyone interested in manga or illustration!
We had a great time! The teacher was really knowledgeable and helpful. Note the dojo itself doesn't have a sign on the street so just follow the instructions on the confirmation.
This was a really enjoyable activity if you are looking for something a bit slower to do. My 13yo anime/manga loving son enjoyed it and so did I. The teacher was very encouraging and the lesson and workbook easy to follow, providing the basics to get started with manga. The English translator, Nancy, was also very helpful. I would recommend to anyone looking for a manga experience even if you aren’t a confident artist.
Kazuo and his very kind interpreter were such fun! There were only two of us in the class so we got an unexpected private lesson. He taught us the background of manga, with him being a well-known, well-respected artist himself. His drawing exercises were well-thoughtout and progressed logically. This class got me inspired to find manga comics in the US and to learn how to draw better. Even though our illustrations weren't very good, we laughed through the whole lesson! Highly recommend this experience!
it was a fun activity. we got to create our own manga
a fun and intimate experience with a manga artist & translator! highly recommended for any anime/manga fans!
I had a great time at the manga experience. Sensei was very knowledgeable as an industry veteran and explained things in a way that was easy to understand. By no means am I an artist but under Sensei’s guidance even I was able to draw something I can be proud of.
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