Tokyo: Manga, Anime Drawing Workshop with a Pro Manga Artist

This is one of those rare experiences where the instructor's credentials genuinely elevate the room — Nao Yazawa isn't a hobbyist or a workshop facilitator, she's a published manga artist whose work was adapted into anime and translated across multiple languages. Lessons run in her Nakano studio, a neighborhood that still carries real otaku culture credibility, and all tools are provided so you walk in empty-handed and leave with something you actually made. The skill-adaptive format means it works whether you've never held a manga pen or you've been drawing for years — she's taught international workshops since 2008 and knows how to read a student quickly. At $66 for two hours of one-on-one or small-group time with a professional of her caliber, this is genuinely underpriced for what you get.

Learn to draw manga from a professional manga artist in Tokyo’s Nakano neighborhood. During this class, use the manga tools provided, such as screen tone, manga pens and ink, and manga paper. Whether you're just starting out or a practicing manga artist wanting to hone your skills, the instructor will tailor their teaching to your skills. Take home your completed piece of art as a souvenir.