Manga drawing class in Nagoya: Learn with professional tools

Draw like a professional cartoonist with the same tools manga artists use

A two-hour manga drawing class in Nagoya where you learn to draw cartoons using professional pens and digital screens, with an instructor guiding you through the basics. The studio provides all tools and one drink. Children from age 10 are welcome. You'll work on your own character, a copy of an existing one, or a four-frame or single-page comic, depending on what appeals to you.

The experience

The class starts with an instructor walking you through how to use the professional-grade pens and screen tone tools (both analog and digital) that real manga artists rely on. Then you draw. What you create is up to you: a character of your own design, a copy of an original character, a four-frame comic, or a full single-page panel. The tools are the real thing, so the moment you put pen to paper, you're working the same way a professional cartoonist does.

This is the only place in Japan where you can step into a manga studio and actually draw, rather than watch or tour. The two-hour window gives you enough time to move past the mechanics and into the rhythm of it: the reason people come back. One drink is included. Public transportation stops nearby if you're staying elsewhere in the city or don't have a car.

What’s included

• Professional manga drawing pens and digital tools.
• one drink.
• two hours of instruction and studio time.
• all materials to create your own cartoon or comic panel.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Friday

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 70 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by 漫画空間

Is this one for you?Public transportation runs nearby, so you don't need a car to reach the studio. Book this if you're staying in central Nagoya or traveling without a vehicle and want to spend an afternoon making something with your hands instead of watching a demonstration.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

Can I draw a character I make up, or do I have to copy something?

You choose. The instructor will show you how to use the tools, and then you can draw an original character, copy an existing one, or work on a four-frame or single-page comic: whatever appeals to you.

What's the difference between the analog pens and the digital tools?

Both are available in the studio. The analog pens are what traditional manga artists use on paper. The digital tools let you draw on screen. The instructor will explain how each one works, and you can use whichever feels right for what you want to make.

Do I need to know how to draw already?

No. The instructor explains how to use the tools and walks you through the basics. Anyone can freely draw manga here. That's the whole point.

How long is the class, and what's included?

The class runs two hours. You get all the tools to draw, one drink, and instruction from someone who knows the craft.