- Paperback: 156 pages
- Publisher: Graphic-Sha (30 Sep 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 4766112768
- ISBN-13: 978-4766112764
- Product Dimensions: 25.1 x 18.3 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 330,670 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Character design guidelines and drawing tips used by professional designers are compiled and presented in this guide to drawing anime and game characters. The authors, who are instructors of illustration and character design, impart the knowledge they have been using as educational material over the years.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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TADASHI OZAWA is a professional freelance animator, and having worked for STUDIO GHIBLI and AKIRA, it is no wonder that his books demonstrate how to draw MANGA in a professional and detailed manner.
TADASHI OZAWA is a professional freelance animator, and having worked for STUDIO GHIBLI and AKIRA, it is no wonder that his books demonstrate how to draw MANGA in a professional and detailed manner.
I became interested in MANGA a few years ago, through POKÉMON (SATOSHI TOJARI) and RANMA 1/2 (RUMIKO TAKAHASHI), so when I saw HOW TO DRAW ANIME AND GAME CHARACTERS I decided I would draw MANGA in my free time. Only a hobbie perhaps; but it has become so satisfying because I have always always loved to draw and assess my pictures since I was small.
I was looking for a new book to add to my collection; I wanted to be able to draw female MANGA characters stylishly but was put off by books displaying semi-naked girls with exaggerated proportions - a sexist style of MANGA.
This book is centered around designing female game characters. It explains exactly what BISHOUJO GAMING is and has various images of the eight main character roles within a BISHOUJO GAME.
BISHOUJO GAME CHARACTERS explores several techniques including poses, editing, expressions, scenes and costumes. In fact, there is a whole section on sailor suits, uniforms and fancy-dress. Other costumes shown are fanciful, including clothes you imagine would be worn in CARDCAPTORS (CLAMP). I found this book highly inspirational and incredibly detailed.
However, TADASHI OZAWA expects you to be able to draw in the style of MANGA confidently, as there are no simple guide-lines such as "make a circle for the head..." etc. On the other hand, if you can draw MANGA but are stuck for ideas, want to create a story or become a professional MANGA artist (MANGAKA) then this book is perfect for you. If you cannot draw MANGA, borrow this book from a friend instead as it is still "a good read".
One more thing - DON'T feel depressed by the level of OZAWA's work! I did before I read that he has spent many years in professional ANIME. You can get there too, but too much comparison between your work and a professional's is bad for the ego!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This book is not for beginners, but if you are looking for more poses, facial expressions, character settings, etc. This is the book for you. This book is good for delevoping different character types.
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It does give you a lot of ideas for combat outfits, as well as poses to draw for scenes in combat games, but, after all, since sections of it are based on romance simulation games, some images are a little titillating, such as when a gentle, reserved character is plopped on the floor.
And I'm not to sure about making female combat characters "crumple into delicate, feminine poses" when they're defeated. The book probably makes it clear that you don't have to make things the way it wants you to, it's just a really, really, really good idea in terms of marketing.
And I'm not to sure about making female combat characters "crumple into delicate, feminine poses" when they're defeated. The book probably makes it clear that you don't have to make things the way it wants you to, it's just a really, really, really good idea in terms of marketing.
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