Tokyo: Manga Drawing Workshop with Pro Artist & Souvenirs

Tokyo manga class for all ages create your own comic story

You’ll sit down with a pro manga artist in Tokyo, learn step-by-step character drawing (even if you’re new), and turn your travel stories into comics together. Choose your skill level—from beginner to advanced—and leave with original art plus special souvenirs. It’s relaxed, creative fun that lingers long after you wash off the ink.

What’s included

• Your session includes all necessary manga drawing materials like pens, ink, screen tones, and comic paper.
• guidance from a professional Japanese manga artist.
• plus special souvenirs—a MANGA DOJO TOKYO clear file and three postcards—to take home at the end.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Manga drawing workshop experience

• Choose course level
• Learn character creation
• Practice manga drawing techniques
• Create original chibi character
• Capture travel memories in manga
• Receive guidance from pro artist

The Experience

Li, our instructor, greeted us with this huge grin and a stack of manga pages—her hands were still a little smudged with ink. I liked that. She asked if we’d ever drawn manga before (I hesitated—my last “art” was doodling cats in high school), but she just nodded like, “that’s perfect.” There was a faint smell of coffee and paper in the room, and you could hear pencils scratching from the other table. My niece whispered she wanted to draw herself as a hero, so Li handed her a chibi reference sheet and winked. I tried to say thank you in Japanese; Li laughed—probably butchered it.

We picked the beginner course since my niece is only ten, but honestly, I learned as much as she did. The pro artist showed us how to lay out panels for a four-frame comic—she moved our hands gently when we got stuck on proportions (those big manga eyes are trickier than they look). At one point I smudged ink across my page and thought I’d ruined it, but Li just shrugged and said real artists make messes too. The main keyword here is “manga drawing workshop Tokyo”—but what stuck with me was how personal it felt. Everyone was making up their own stories; one guy next to us drew his dog as a samurai.

The best part? We got to turn our travel memories into little comics. My niece drew us lost in Shibuya crossing (accurate), while I tried to capture that moment we found melon bread at a bakery—didn’t quite nail the texture but hey, it’s there. By the end, they gave us these clear files and postcards as souvenirs—my niece immediately stuffed hers with her drawings like treasures. Stepping outside after two hours flew by, I kept looking at my hands for ink stains—I guess I wanted proof we’d really done it.

Top questions

Is this manga drawing workshop suitable for beginners?

Yes, there’s a beginner course designed for children and families with no prior experience.

Can adults join the Tokyo manga drawing workshop?

Yes, adults can join—there are intermediate and advanced levels for older participants or those with experience.

How long does the workshop last?

The manga drawing workshop in Tokyo lasts about two hours.

Are materials provided during the workshop?

Yes, all equipment including pens, ink, screen tones, and comic paper are provided.

Do I get to take home what I draw?

Yes, you’ll receive your drawings plus an original clear file and three postcards as souvenirs.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible and public transport options are nearby.

Can I choose my course level on the day?

You should choose your preferred course level when booking based on your experience or age group.