This complete guide provides lessons and insights from 100 professional artists!Imagine an art class taught by 100 professional Japanese manga and anime illustrators.In much the same way, this essential guide gathers the collective knowledge, tips and techniques from over 100 anime and manga artists.The lessons cover everything from the basics of figure drawing and posing to advanced cutting-edge digital illustration and coloration techniques. The 200 step-by-step lessons include:Anatomy and body structureFacial features and expressionsDrawing clothing and accessoriesDigital painting and coloration techniquesComposition and narrative structureAnd much more!Learn to Draw Exciting Anime & Manga Characters features full-color examples that focus on the fine details as well as the big-picture, broad-stroke basics.With over 600 sample illustrations to guide the reader, this book offers tips and techniques for traditional hand-drawing and digital design alike.This is the anime and manga drawing guide that all aspiring artists need!