Creating Urban Manga Characters
What are manga characters?
A course by Nemupan , Illustrator
About the video: What are manga characters?
Overview
“In this lesson I will give you a brief introduction to this type of character. We will talk about what defines a manga character and learn about the history of this medium.”
In this video lesson Nemupan addresses the topic: What are manga characters? , which is part of the Domestika online course: Creating Urban Manga Characters . Learn to design manga characters with a focus on street style fashion, composition, and the use of references..
Partial transcription of the video
“The course project consists of creating a character using the techniques we learn. The character is based on an object, animal or concept you want. The design should have your own personal spin and interpretation. The idea is that we can share unique creations. In this lesson, Let's start by defining what manga characters are. and let's learn a little about its history. Go for it. If you took this course, You may already know what manga characters are. In case you don't know, I'll tell you below. Manga, by definition, is the Japanese word for comics in general. Today, outside of Japan, It i...”
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Course summary for: Creating Urban Manga Characters
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Procreate -
Areas
Character Design, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Manga, Traditional illustration
Nemupan
A course by Nemupan
Florencia Namur, known in the art world as Nemupan, is a Chilean illustrator whose work is deeply inspired by Japanese culture, anime, and video games.
Her career as a freelance illustrator has led her to collaborate with renowned brands such as Intel, XP-Pen, WIU, and Vapor 95. She also participates and works at international anime conventions like Anime Expo and Anime New York City, where her original designs have captured the attention of a global audience.
With a focus on characters that blend modern aesthetics with visual narratives, Nemu continues to explore new forms of expression through her art, always maintaining a close dialogue with her followers and the online creative community.
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