Manga Inking Workshop in Kumamoto: Create Framed Artwork

Learn to ink manga the way professionals do

A 90-minute manga inking workshop in Kumamoto where you hand-ink scenes from legendary titles like Fist of the North Star and City Hunter using professional G-pens and real ink. You'll create a framed finished piece to take home, receive a manga starter kit, and record your process with dedicated stands. The workshop includes material fees and experience fees. Advance booking is required due to limited capacity, and late arrivals of 15 minutes or more may shorten or cancel your session.

The experience

What does it actually feel like to work like a manga artist? This workshop puts you at a desk with the same professional G-pen and ink that top manga artists use, working from official manuscript copies of real titles. You'll learn how to handle the tool, control the line weight, and finish a scene well enough to frame. The staff guides you through the process in Japanese with basic English support, so the focus stays on your hands and what they're learning to do.

You pick which legendary title to work from (Fist of the North Star, City Hunter, Keiji of the Flowers, Cat's Eye, Record of Ragnarok, or Wakakozake), and ink one scene from start to finish. The inking takes the full 90 minutes, and by the end you have a framed piece ready to hang. You also walk away with a manga starter kit so you can keep drawing once you're home. Time-lapse recording stands are set up so you can film your work if you want to capture the process. Many people do, and it's easy to share later.

Real ink stains, so wear clothes you don't mind marking. The G-pen is sharp and demands care. Public transportation runs nearby if you need it. Advance booking is mandatory because the workshop runs with limited spots, and if you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the session may be shortened or cancelled.

What’s included

• Professional G-pen and real ink.
• official manuscript copy from your chosen title.
• framed finished artwork.
• manga starter kit for drawing at home.
• time-lapse recording stands.
• guidance from experienced staff with basic English support available.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except WednesdayDepartures at 11:00 and 15:00

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by H.I.S.Co., Ltd.

Is this one for you?Book this workshop if you want hands-on time with the actual tools manga artists use and walk out with a finished piece you created yourself. The 90-minute format fits a morning or afternoon slot in Kumamoto without eating a full day, and the framed souvenir sits on a shelf as proof you did it, not just watched.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

What manga titles can I choose to ink in this workshop?

Six titles are available: Fist of the North Star, City Hunter, Keiji of the Flowers, Cat's Eye, Record of Ragnarok, and Wakakozake. You pick one when you book or arrive, and work from an official manuscript copy of that series.

Do I need any drawing experience to join this workshop?

No. The workshop is designed for all skill levels, from devoted manga fans to people simply curious about how the art is made. The staff will teach you how to handle the G-pen and ink as part of the session.

What happens to the artwork I create? Can I sell it or share it online?

The framed piece is yours to keep as a personal souvenir. Commercial use, reproduction, or distribution of the artwork is not permitted, since the manuscripts are copyrighted copies made for the workshop only.

How long does the workshop run, and what's included in the price?

The workshop is 90 minutes. Material fees and experience fees are included. You also receive a manga starter kit and a framed finished piece. Time-lapse recording stands are available if you want to film your work.

What should I know about arriving late or cancellations?

Advance booking is mandatory due to limited capacity. If you arrive 15 or more minutes late, your session may be shortened or cancelled, so plan to arrive early.