How do you become a manga-ka?

Answer 1

You have to be confident to draw, no matter how good you can draw. Then I would have lessons or self teach myself how to draw human figures and etc; everything you have to be able to draw. But really, because you can draw manga doesn't mean you can always be a mangaka (a manga artist), because manga is part of Art. So I guess you have to study art and such in high school and in uni. I don't think there is a university for learning manga. (If there is, it would be very rare i think.) After uni I would have to FULLY confident in art AND manga. <----Yes, it's very painful. Just before entering uni, I would suggest that you should have your own style of manga and art. <--- Yep, that's the very important part. I believe choosing the best uni is the uni in Japan, becasue manga is originally from Japan. (meaning you will learn more.) So I am suggesting that learning Japanese will be important too. (By the way, just in case you're thinking to become a mangaka- it isn't easy.) Anyways, I hope this has helped you at least 5 percent. If you mean for a job then you go to any anime (manga in cartoon form)/manga companies such as Star Child (producers of FLCL and Evangelion). Most manga companies are located in the country of Japan it's self. It's just like getting any other job. Go up to the companies front door, knock twice and sign up for a job interview.

Answer 2

Go to the book store and go to the Manga section. It will tell you how to draw, make, and create Manga. If that doesn't work, Then I would advise you to read or watch this series called Bakuman. It's about these 2 9th graders who are aiming and trying to become Manga-Kas. The story will tell you all sorts of specific details into putting your story in JUMP or other magazines whether it's One-Shot or Serialized. It may have some depressing details but it gives you heads up on how to make your dream. (And it's funny. Lol) so you'll might enjoy the series. It gives you a lot of info. I hope this will help :]