Tokyopop has a few manga artists in the US. Mark Crilley, a popular How-to-draw manga artist and has a Youtube channel, has his own series.
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Most manga artists in Japan submit a 'oneshot' manga piece when they are in high school. (Usually in response to some contest a magazine puts out.) After they graduate high school, they usually start a small job and then start creating a manga. If the manga does well, they quit the job and become a full time manga artist. So, no, I don't think manga artists need a bachelor degree.
Americans can't become manga artists because a manga is for Japanese people to read and is in Japanese and it is black and white, read right to left. Comics is for Americans Hope this helps ^^
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The word manga is Japanese, literally meaning "comic." For Americans, manga are comics produced by Japanese artists. Due to this standard, then yes, "manga" as we know it is a product of Japan. There is of course American-made "manga" that imitates the art style of Japanese artists. The word manga is applied to some of these works to be better categorized at a glance by readers looking for material that falls into the manga genre archetypes.
No, you do not have to live in Japan to make manga. Many creators outside of Japan have successfully created and published manga in their home countries or online. However, living in Japan may provide more opportunities and resources for aspiring manga artists.
Yes, Comic Con events often have a section dedicated to manga and anime where attendees can purchase manga, meet artists, and attend panels related to these topics.
Manga artists often exaggerate character expressions to convey emotions more effectively and create a stronger impact on readers. The exaggeration helps to visually communicate emotions, thoughts, and reactions in a dynamic and engaging way, making the story more immersive and entertaining. It also allows artists to push the boundaries of reality and emphasize key moments in the narrative.
Mangaka (漫画家)
Not at all. Many people draw manga, and lots of artists (including myself) come from an anime-styled background.
Yes, there are English manga artists who create manga-style graphic novels. Some prominent examples include "DramaCon" by Svetlana Chmakova, "Digger" by Ursula Vernon, and "Empowered" by Adam Warren. These artists have drawn inspiration from the Japanese manga style while creating their own unique stories.