Synopses & Reviews
Let's Draw Manga--Ninja & Samurai is a fist full of fun, with more action than you can shake a katana at. The western audience's fascination with ninja and samurai has been on the rise recently with famous titles such as Lone Wolf and Cub and animated featuers like Ninja Scroll, which have gained much public attention. Yet there has not been a real instructional book about these legendary warriors until now! Inside this book you will learn from experienced manga artist, Hidefumi Okuma, on drawing the daily life and tools of the legendary samurai and their most menacing foes, the ninja. Also featured are the Kunoichi "female ninja," mendicant Zen priests and much more. By providing readers with an in-depth look at these characters and their appearances, facial expressions, clothing and weaponry, you will gain the knowledge and understanding of what it takes to create authentic manga of this genre. This book will serve as a unique reference for any manga artist aspiring to create a samurai and ninja managa action series.
Synopsis
Fueled by classic hits, such as the animated film Ninja Scroll and the best-selling manga book Lone Wolf and Cub, the fascination with ninjas and samurai has reached peak levels in the last few years. This valuable resource covers the weapons and tools of the legendary samurai and their deadly foes, the ninja, along with a variety of relevant characters, such as feudal lords, the Kunoichi or female ninja, the mendicant Zen priests, and merchants. By providing readers with a detailed look at appearance, facial expressions, clothing, and weaponry, this book will give artists the knowledge and ability to create great-looking comic books of this genre. It is a one-of-a-kind reference for any manga artist aspiring to create his or her samurai and ninja action series.