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.

Step-by-step itinerary

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.

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.

Options for this experience

3 options

Beginner Course 10:00~Guide in English or Japanese · 10:00Designed for children (junior high school and younger) and families, this program suits beginners or younger participants. Duration: 2 hours.

Intermediate Course 13:00~Guide in English or Japanese · 13:00Recommended for high school students and adults who draw illustrations or manga as a hobby. Duration: 2 hours.

Advanced Course 15:15~Guide in English or Japanese · Available from 17 Oct 2027Pick this session to learn specialized manga production techniques or to hear directly from a professional manga artist. Duration: 2 hours.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

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.