Grab a pencil and draw the coolest and most outrageous creatures just like the pros! What are you waiting for? Capture the excitement of manga monsters in your drawings now! Find hundreds of action-packed illustrations for getting the dynamic look you want all your comics to have. Over 50 step-by-step colorful lessons give you the skills and secrets you need to create awesome monsters. Do you want your characters to have punch? personality? Manga Monster Madness will show you how. In this complete guide you''ll find: Drawing basics such as shading, color, anatomy and creating 3-D forms Japanese terms, traditions and mythology Quick tips giving you details about every monster
[...]... environmentalism in manga and anime Monsters often originate when nature is tampered with or traditions are overlooked Godzilla, for example, was created from a nuclear test Ghosts of ancestors return when they have been disrespected or ignored Western culture has its share of monster stories, and the monster is usually depicted as the “bad guy.” In contrast, many monster stories from Japan depict the monster. .. time Powerful heroes who also possess supernatural origins or abilities often confront manga monsters Monsters appear in Japanese culture not only as horrifying bogeymen, but as cultural touchstones and a warning to maintain respect for tradition and natural balance M Traditional Manga Japanese tradition classifies monsters into four basic types: Obake/Bakemono, Oni, Yokai and Yurei • Obake/Bakemono... Daikaiju manga are often based on films or television shows with giant monsters—and property damage on a massive scale Daikaiju are often out-of-control beasts that seem to instinctively home in on major cities or oil refineries in a spree of fiery destruction Heroic fantasy beasts and monsters Daikaiju 25 26 aliens and Mutants lien monsters and cultures are classic elements in science fiction Manga aliens... the dragon (b) allows for greater maneuverability and quick changes in direction Unexpected Wings Not all wings have to be realistic in manga This fighting monster s ears make excellent wings in a pinch Whimsy and the unexpected are all part of the appeal of manga monsters a b Wing Placement Make sure the wings are placed on or just above the scapulas (shoulder blades), just behind the shoulders Operational... is supernatural and what is human? Manga is not afraid to explore the dark side; many of its protagonists are the same monsters that most Westerners fear O Pet monsters Supernatural beings 28 29 heroic FANTASY eroic fantasy stories have always been part of Japanese H folklore The exploits of clever heroes and dashing samurai are common themes of novels, plays and manga For more exotic fantasy, Japanese... futuristic background, manga has dealt in many creative ways with the question of what it means to be human The next stage in human evolution could involve development of supreme mental abilities, or it might even turn us into an entirely new species Mutants include animal hybrids and cybernetic warriors A Aliens Mutants Pet Monsters and 27 supernatural beings ne of the most popular anime and manga genres in... Aliens Mutants Pet Monsters and 27 supernatural beings ne of the most popular anime and manga genres in recent years features pet monsters The connection between children and the monsters that fight to defend them is a deep, often spiritual bond The heroes must learn that if pet monsters are treated with respect and honor, they will share some of their awesome power with their human “masters.” The supernatural... beasts and Monsters and Daikaiju T he heroic fantasy genre has become more and more popular in recent anime and manga thanks largely to the popularity of role-playing video games set in medieval-fantasy settings Elements of legends, fairy tales and mythology are often combined with the modern world, creating a clash of reality and fantasy The Japanese word daikaiju essentially means “giant monster. ”... Remember to keep things simple by suggesting detail rather than drawing every particular Manga artists use shortcuts whenever they can because of the sheer volume of work and the frequent deadlines involved i i 34 Elf lves in manga and anime are usually depicted with enormous ears Like the huge eyes often seen in manga and anime, large ears are an artistic convention that quickly distinguishes elves... hoof-like The character may need to balance with a tail or lean forward and use its hands to spread the weight more efficiently The Nature of the Monster Tails provide a reasonable counterbalance Other animal-like details may also be added depending on the nature of the monster This werewolf has a tail, claws, fur and a wolf-like jaw filled with razor-sharp teeth Anatomy of quadrupeds 19 esigned for four-legged . extremes. Manga Monster Madness provides beginning artists with the basics for drawing the types of monsters that appear in Japanese comics (manga) . The. substance of drawing manga monsters. Each of the following chapters focuses on one of the various genres of monsters: heroic fantasy (beasts and monsters), daikaiju