An Online Resource for Drawing MangaTools for Drawing Manga
When it comes to drawing manga, there are many kinds of paper, ink, and other tools to choose from.
What should you look for at the store? With so many options, how do you know which is best for you?
Here’s a summary of the various tools available to help you make your decision!
Plot - Storyboard
Sketch Pad
When brainstorming, using a sketchpad with lots of pages is recommended. Take your favorite notebook or memo pad with you wherever you go.
Thumbnail Note
This notebook has the same line layout as comic paper, allowing for a smooth transition from storyboard to manuscript on comic paper. You can tear out individual pages as well, so inserting pages is a breeze!
Rough Sketches
Manga Paper
This special smooth paper makes it hard for nibs to get caught on the surface, making it a favorite among professional manga artists.
Draft Blue
This blue mechanical pencil is great for drawing atari and sketches. The thick lead does not break easily, making it easy to use even for people who press hard on the paper.
ARTY-One
It comes with a stand to prop the device up at an angle conducive to drawing.
ARTY-Mini
This is a LED light table that does not get hot, and is small and lightweight so you can carry it with you. It is battery-operated so you do not need an outlet!
Perspective ruler type 2
Using two rulers, you can draw backgrounds without deciding the vanishing point.
Perspective ruler type 2E
A simplified version of a perspective ruler type2. Using a single ruler, you can draw backgrounds with ease.
Pers Navi
This sheet features lines you can use as a guide when drawing backgrounds. Use it by placing it over your light table and under your comic paper.
Inking
Super Black
This ink allows the ink to spread smoothly when drawing. It can be used with airbrushes as well. It is water-resistant once it dries.
Premium Black TYPE1
This ink for dip pens was developed especially for manga drawing. It dries quickly, spreads well, and is very resistant to erasers. It is water-resistant once it dries.
COMIC Pen Nib
If you are not sure which nib to use, we recommend trying the standard G pen and mapping pen first.
Multiliner
The lineup features line widths ranging from 0.03 mm to 1.0 mm. The 0.03 mm type is as thin as a mapping pen, making it a good choice for drawing backgrounds with fine details. There is also a brush type.
Super White
This white ink will not seep into the color beneath it when applied on top. It cannot be drawn on after it dries.
Art White
Besides brushes, this white ink is easy to use with a nib as well. It is perfect for detailed highlighting. It can be drawn on after it dries.
Manga Screen
IC Screen
From halftone patterns, grainy patterns, gradations, and other standards to scenery and emotional effects, there is a rich amount of variety here. The high-quality Manga Screens were created to ensure beautiful patterns when printed.
IC Screen youth
The Youth series features a rich array of unique patterns and designs useful for effects.
IC Screen Premium
This series uses patterns printed in black ink atop white ink prints, allowing labor-intensive scenes to be created with ease. Try using it for those crucial scenes.
Hatsuri
This utility knife’s blade is sharp and curves 30° at the tip. It is well-suited to work that requires precision. It is easy to use for rough Manga Screen shaving as well.
PROGEAR Cutter
The tip of this design knife can be replaced with newer parts. The shape makes it easy to grip.
Silver knif-moon shape blade
This design knife has a 45° curved tip. It is made specifically for cutting fine curved lines and smooth Manga Screen shaving.
RUB TONE
This spatula makes sure that the Manga Screen does not come off. Different widths for the spatula tip can be used depending on the size of the surface being brushed.
TONE ERASER
This sand eraser can be used to blur Manga Screens. You can achieve a soft shading effect different than when shaving with a utility knife.
NEAD
Cleaning up Manga Screen shavings is tough, but gathering them up with a kneaded eraser makes cleanup a breeze. It can also be used to make the lines in sketches lighter.
Color
Copic sketch
24 Color Set for Manga Illustrations
These pens come with brush-type nibs to assist in illustration. The 24 colors are perfect for comic book illustrations.
Copic ciao
Start 12 Color Set
This starter set features 12 colors and can be used with ease even by amateurs. The "ciao" series is less expensive than the sketch variety.
Winsor&Newton
Professional Water Colour
This series features high-quality materials that allow for especially vibrant transparent watercolors, and the product is durable as well.
Winsor&Newton
Water Colour Markers
These marker-type transparent watercolors come with two types of tips for ease of use. Combine them with a water brush and they can be used anywhere.
Winsor&Newton
Drawing Inks
You can use them straight from the container or add water. Each color features a different box design too, which is a nice touch.
Liquitex
Acrylic Ink
This liquid acrylic paint can be used as-is without adding water. It feels as comfortable as using colored ink.
Liquitex
Gouche Acrylic+
Liquitex Gouache, the standard of acrylic paints. It is crack-resistant and hides uneven brush strokes well, allowing for beautiful paintings.
Manga Creation Kit
This starter set includes everything you need to create your manga. It includes a number of tools, 34 model illustrations, and even a light table for additional convenience.
Comicle Cute
