Christopher Hart, the bestselling author and expert on all things related to manga drawing, presents fans and aspiring artists with a brand new collection of the most popular manga character types. Manga 100 is bursting with the most beloved and entertaining characters from manga and anime, including schoolgirls and boys, humorous kids, fantasy figures, exotic animals, and other fan favorites. The step-by-step projects range from very simple faces and figures to more complex characters and scenes. Many of the characters display strong emotions, a hallmark of manga, and striking action poses. By drawing these diverse and engaging characters, artists will learn essential fundamentals of drawing manga faces and bodies, facial expressions, poses, and even simplified backgrounds.

All the basics of proportions, facial expressions, poses, and more are explained concisely. The most popular manga motifs are presented with direct step-by-step instructions. Numerous tips and tricks from the professional are included. The characters in Manga 100 include essential manga characters such as the handsome high school boy, the sweet teenage girl, the funny 12-year-old, and the master villain; popular school figures like the astonished student, the chatterbox, the reliable friend, the girl with a grudge, and the distant boy; characters with cool jobs like bridal gown designer, helicopter pilot, manga conference host, archaeologist, and café owner; cosplay outfits like steampunk, space invader, J-pop boy band, and warlock; adorable and cuddly creatures; animal friends such as endangered and unusual species; and fantasy figures like samurai girl, boy with a dragon pet, mermaid, and android boy.