2 hour private experience
Location: Yodogawa Ward, Osaka
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the Master
As a child, Mika became inspired to be a manga artist when she encountered shoujo manga for the first time. She is a published manga artist with an ongoing series, as well as an illustrator, and opened her atelier to offer manga and drawing classes to bring the joy of manga to people of all ages.
What you’ll do
Learn about the history and process of manga creation, with a focus on linework styles based on the genres of shonen and shoujo manga. Try firsthand linework techniques using a professional manga artist’s tools.
Availability
Everyday except for Saturdays
Session 1 (10:00 - 12:00)
Session 2 (13:00 - 15:00)
Session 3 (15:00 - 17:00)
Who can attend
Children must be 6+ years old.
Access
8min from Osaka Station by car.
Inking It In
For generations of manga artists, the tsuke-pen, or dip pen, has been one of the most essential tools of their craft. By changing the pen nib, artists can achieve a myriad of textures and styles. Two main types are the versatile G-pen, capable of producing both bold and delicate lines, while the maru-pen (or round-pen) is used for finer lines, such as the facial features and expressions. Other types, such as the saji-pen (spoon-pen), offer their own distinctive qualities and were even favored by legendary manga artist Tezuka Osamu. By utilizing various pen nibs, manga artists can express different genres with linework alone. Bold, dynamic lines often characterize shonen manga, while the softer, more delicate linework of shoujo manga emphasizes emotion and character expression. Through variations in line weight, texture, and technique, artists can convey atmosphere, movement, and feeling entirely in black and white. As the age of digital publication of manga and online publication progresses, there are manga artists who still pursue ink and paper over stylus and screen. At this professional manga artist’s atelier, step into the world of analog manga crafting and learn the fundamental penwork that manga artists utilize to bring depth, emotion, and life to the page.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
