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Learn to draw anime and manga characters, even without any drawing skills
Video course | 97% positive ratings | 473 students
Not just copying — but drawing your own characters
We don’t just copy — we break down references, understand structure, and empower your creative expression
Even if you’ve never drawn before
Our step-by-step lessons guide you from absolute zero, ensuring you build confidence from scratch
Even if you think you have “no talent”
Drawing is a skill — not a talent. Unlock your hidden potential and discover techniques anyone can master
drawing manga and anime is fun
we teach how to draw even from scratch
Learn how to bring your natural, detailed and expressive manga and anime characters to life.
Want to create characters that look like the heroes of your favourite manga or anime? In our online course, we'll teach you how to invent and draw your own characters.
With our guidance, you'll learn how to draw expressive anime characters from scratch and be able to showcase stories through their clothing, accessories and surroundings.
Learn simple techniques that will help you create charismatic illustrations packed with dynamic characters, emotion and detail.
Get ready to create fantastical worlds and bring them to life with any tool, be it pencil and paper, Photoshop or your iPad.
With our guidance, you'll learn how to draw expressive anime characters from scratch and be able to showcase stories through their clothing, accessories and surroundings.
Learn simple techniques that will help you create charismatic illustrations packed with dynamic characters, emotion and detail.
Get ready to create fantastical worlds and bring them to life with any tool, be it pencil and paper, Photoshop or your iPad.
What you'll learn in our online course:
Let's deal with lines! You'll learn to draw them as if you had a ruler to help you. Everyone will admire the neat and expressive outlines of your characters!
The most, most, most important thing is faces. Male, female - all inclusive! Eyes, noses, mouths, ears, and other parts of the head - you'll draw them like a real mangaka!
Emotions are our speciality! You'll learn how to convey them through your characters' faces. Let this expressive "trump card" draw attention to all your drawings!
Proper contour and lines
Male and female faces
Mimicry and Emotions
Ready to create truly unique and interesting characters? With a character that is immediately memorable? Then this item is for you, because it's really not hard!
You'll learn how to work with dynamics like an established artist and create movement in your sketches. Your characters will move like in real life. Just WOW!
Stylish clothing is what makes good anime stand out! You'll learn how to draw clothes and even creases in the fabric will look cool. We won't forget about the fantasy style either!
Strong character
Dynamic poses
Clothing and folds
In the course we will discuss and show in detail, and you will understand and memorise anatomy. You'll draw bodies in a way that makes them look natural and believable.
Body and anatomy
Agreed, it's boring when all your characters are just standing around. But you won't have to face this problem, we'll show you step by step how to create poses quickly and creatively!
Static poses
You'll also add the skills of drawing cute chibi characters to your arsenal. Everyone you know will love your talent for turning everyone into a chibi!
Chibi characters
Introduction to the course
Introduction to the course
Fundamentals of working with materials and programmes
Overcoming fear and using references
Fundamentals of working with materials and programmes
Overcoming fear and using references
Модуль
Темы
Drawing the head
Proportions of the head and face
Drawing of the skull and facial part
Drawing eyes, nose and lips in full-face view
Detail and stylisation of the face
Drawing of the skull and facial part
Drawing eyes, nose and lips in full-face view
Detail and stylisation of the face
Drawing the head in profile
Basic facial shapes in profile
Face contours in profile
Drawing eyes, nose and lips in profile
Detail and stylisation of the face in profile
Face contours in profile
Drawing eyes, nose and lips in profile
Detail and stylisation of the face in profile
Drawing a three-quarter head
Introduction: The male and female facial features
Distribution of facial features according to the scheme
Building the eyes, taking into account eyelid deformation
Final addition of details and elaboration of hair of characters
Distribution of facial features according to the scheme
Building the eyes, taking into account eyelid deformation
Final addition of details and elaboration of hair of characters
Human anatomy
Human anatomy and body proportions
Drawing the figure and head
Drawing of women's clothes
Drawing of men's clothes
Drawing the figure and head
Drawing of women's clothes
Drawing of men's clothes
Drawing a figure in static
Static figure - basic principles and pose analysis
Using references
Building the figure, action lines and proportions
Working with volumes and statics in the figure
Using references
Building the figure, action lines and proportions
Working with volumes and statics in the figure
Your study plan
М1
М2
М3
М4
М5
М6
Drawing a figure in dynamics
Introduction to the dynamic figure, reference parsing
Constructing the female dynamic figure in details
Building a dynamic male figure in details
Constructing the female dynamic figure in details
Building a dynamic male figure in details
М7
Drawing of hands and feet
Basic anatomy of the hand geometric shapes
Anime style hands
Anime style feet
Anime style hands
Anime style feet
М8
9 modules | 34 lessons | 7+ hours of video
Introducing
Online course on drawing manga and anime from Dattebayo school
In 4 weeks you will learn how to create and draw anime characters from scratch, learn the subtleties of working with manga style, and have a lot of fun
473 students | 97% positive feedback
Thank you for explaining every step so well! I thought drawing anime characters was for professionals.
Liam Smith
‘I've had experience drawing before, but I haven't drawn in the anime style’
Emma J.
It hasn't been easy at times, but the results are worth it. Thank you for your work, a carload of motivation.
Liam McKenzie
Thanks to the course, I learned how to give my characters a more realistic look and know all the proportions.
Mason Brown
“I was able to tighten up my anime hairstyles and folds in my clothes.”
Isabella J.
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The lines even in the sketches have become more confident and clean, now I’m not embarrassed to post it...
Mia Anderson
In short, the course is cosmic! I can draw anime characters in the style of Attack on the Titans from scratch!
I haven't finished it yet, but I already feel like I am a real mangaka with skills! 💪
I haven't finished it yet, but I already feel like I am a real mangaka with skills! 💪
Elijah Wilson
I quickly mastered the necessary skill and now added illustrations in the style of manga and anime to my portfolio. Thanks for the cool course and motivation!
Ava Davis
“I tell everyone that I took your course and this is my result.”
Charlotte T.
I was afraid that the lessons on Chibi and animals would be too small, but there is enough for a separate course, just what you need! 🙏
Sophia Williams
Although the results did not come immediately, I am satisfied. Looking forward to the animation course!
Oliver Taylor
Was expecting the course to be shorter, but interesting is that I think I'll only get through it in 2 months.
Elijah Kim
Trying a new hobby for yourself is always exciting.
Chloe Patel
Thanks to this course, I began to understand the basics of drawing anime. Although I am still far from perfect, I continue to practice.
Harry Roberts
“It turned out to be the right idea for me to get involved in this adventure...”
Nika K.
I can't say that this course changed my life, but it definitely allowed me to "transition" into a completely different style of drawing.
I started to enjoy the sketching process and now set myself different challenges.
I started to enjoy the sketching process and now set myself different challenges.
Abigail Clark
I liked the author’s approach to explaining the technique of drawing anime. I didn't expect to be able to draw anything, but now I already have a couple of decent sketches.
Mia Fitzgerald
It's time to start, dattebayo! –
So far I’ve just briefly familiarized myself with the course, but I like it, it’s interesting.
I realized that there are several nuances in anime that you definitely need to know about.
I realized that there are several nuances in anime that you definitely need to know about.
Ethan Moore
Not a bad course for those who want to master drawing anime. The lessons are of course very detailed.
Noah Tanaka
"Actually, this course gave me a good impetus for drawing..."
Charlotte S.
Didn't become a world-class artist, but made progress in drawing my first manga!
Nathaniel Lopez
A good start in the world of drawing manga and anime.
Emily Okoro
This course was the impetus for me to start learning how to draw anime. I got the basic knowledge and know how to improve it.
Amara Chen
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Finished my final paper today on my manga and anime drawing course! 4 weeks of drawing, drawing, drawing and now I'm also skilled in cool composition and perspective!
Thanks for the inspiration @dattebayome_!
#manga #anime #drawing 🎨✨
Thanks for the inspiration @dattebayome_!
#manga #anime #drawing 🎨✨
Lucas Miller
@user12474_luc
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9:55 PM | Aug 30, 2023
I'd like to point out that this is my first course in drawing in general, not just anime.
So far I'm happy as an elephant, the pages in the first sketchbook are running out, so I know what to ask my husband for the holidays!
All my drawings will be scanned and posted!
So far I'm happy as an elephant, the pages in the first sketchbook are running out, so I know what to ask my husband for the holidays!
All my drawings will be scanned and posted!
Amelia Harris ✪✪✪
@amelia_ha98
Replying to @dattebayome_
4:40 PM | Jul 28,2023
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Spots available: ∞
12-month access to all future course updates
All additional learning materials
7+ hours of step-by-step video lessons
Full course: 29 lessons (8 modules)
12-month access to the learning platform
Out of 10 remain: 1 spot
Certificate of completion
Bonus module: “Drawing a Chibi Character” (+5 lessons)
Access to a private community of anime art students for support, feedback, and connection
Practical homework assignments with text feedback and comments from the course author
12-month access to all future course updates
All additional learning materials
7+ hours of step-by-step video lessons
Full course: 29 lessons (8 modules)
12-month access to the learning platform
After each lesson, you’ll get a practical assignment to apply your new skills. Our instructors will review your work and provide detailed written feedback and advice. You can study at your own pace — whenever it suits you. We don’t run fixed cohorts. Students who complete the assignments and receive feedback tend to reach their anime and manga drawing goals much faster
You’ll join a private student community where you can chat, share your work, exchange tips, and connect with fellow learners who share your passion — all while staying motivated
A bonus module where you’ll learn how to draw cute and stylish Chibi characters. It’s a great way to expand your creative skills and diversify your portfolio
Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive a personalized PDF certificate confirming your skills and knowledge in anime and manga character drawing
Private chat for Premium students with direct access to the course author
During the course, you’ll be able to ask the course authors questions directly in a private chat. We will be happy to answer all your questions!
Personalised video reviews of your homework — recorded by the course author directly over your drawings for max progress
Every one of your homework assignments will be personally reviewed by one of the course creators, who will record a custom video just for you. They’ll give visual feedback right on your drawing, showing exactly what and how to improve — so you can learn and progress at rocket speed!
Premium
Our instructors can give video-feedback for only 10 students at a time to ensure each one gets the full attention they deserve. Once all spots are filled, enrollment for this plan is automatically closed — and new students have to wait until someone finishes the course and a spot becomes available
Out of 50 remain: 4 spots
Certificate of completion
Bonus module: “Drawing a Chibi Character” (+5 lessons)
Access to a private community of anime art students for support, feedback, and connection
Practical homework assignments with text feedback and comments from the course author
12-month access to all future course updates
All additional learning materials
7+ hours of step-by-step video lessons
Full course: 29 lessons (8 modules)
12-month access to the learning platform
After each lesson, you’ll get a practical assignment to apply your new skills. Our instructors will review your work and provide detailed written feedback and advice. You can study at your own pace — whenever it suits you. We don’t run fixed cohorts. Students who complete the assignments and receive feedback tend to reach their anime and manga drawing goals much faster
You’ll join a private student community where you can chat, share your work, exchange tips, and connect with fellow learners who share your passion — all while staying motivated
A bonus module where you’ll learn how to draw cute and stylish Chibi characters. It’s a great way to expand your creative skills and diversify your portfolio
Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive a personalized PDF certificate confirming your skills and knowledge in anime and manga character drawing
Advanced
Our instructors can work with only 50 students at a time to ensure each one gets the full attention they deserve. Once all spots are filled, enrollment for this plan is automatically closed — and new students have to wait until someone finishes the course and a spot becomes available
I finally got through it, dattebayo! Completed absolutely all the lessons from the course, worked out all the poses, angles, variations and drawing styles for my characters. Thank you so much for the course, it helped me develop my own style. 🌀
But most importantly I no longer have a stupor and fear of drawing!
But most importantly I no longer have a stupor and fear of drawing!
Emily O'Connor
@emily.94oco
Replying to @dattebayome_
6:42 PM | Sep 12, 2024
$350
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97% positive reviews
473 students
34 lessons (8 modules)
7+ hours of video
Online, at your own pace
Accessible from phone
Levels: From scratch, Basic, Advanced
Unlimited access forever
473 students
34 lessons (8 modules)
7+ hours of video
Online, at your own pace
Accessible from phone
Levels: From scratch, Basic, Advanced
Unlimited access forever
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What will be the outcome of the course and who will it be suitable for?
The course is suitable for all people who want to learn how to draw, especially those interested in Japanese illustration in the manga and anime styles. You will learn about all aspects and subtleties of drawing anime characters.
You will practice drawing every detail: anatomy of the head and body, face and facial expressions, hairstyles, poses, angles, clothes, accessories, composition and perspective. As you progress through the lessons, you'll consolidate your knowledge with quizzes and practice your skills through step-by-step homework assignments.
You will practice drawing every detail: anatomy of the head and body, face and facial expressions, hairstyles, poses, angles, clothes, accessories, composition and perspective. As you progress through the lessons, you'll consolidate your knowledge with quizzes and practice your skills through step-by-step homework assignments.
What tools and materials will be required?
All you need to take this course is paper and pencil. But you can also use any other tools and materials that you have, for example: pen, ink, paint, rapidograph, mouse and Paint, graphics tablet and Photoshop, iPad and Procreate, etc.
Who will be the teacher for the online course?
Hello, I am Anastasia Soloveva, an illustrator specialising in anime characters. I started my career as a graphic designer but soon decided to pursue my dream and devote myself full-time to illustration.
I have always been a big fan of manga, anime and video games, especially JRPGs, as well as Japanese culture in general, which has greatly influenced the style and content of my drawings. I love creating original characters and weaving their stories into my illustrations using light and shadow, colour and expressive detail.
I have always been a big fan of manga, anime and video games, especially JRPGs, as well as Japanese culture in general, which has greatly influenced the style and content of my drawings. I love creating original characters and weaving their stories into my illustrations using light and shadow, colour and expressive detail.
Anastasia Soloveva
Anime and manga illustrator
Your instructor
- Graduated from the art school of St. State Art University in 2011
- 7 years of experience in graphic design
- 5 years of experience in artistic illustration
Answer common questions:
Our course is an online video course that shows you step-by-step how to create characters, with explanations of all the examples and techniques from the author.
In each module, lessons are combined with homework that will help you master drawing and practice your skills.
You will also get access to our closed Facebook group, where you can share your own projects with the instructor and other students, participating in the anime and manga artist community.
In each module, lessons are combined with homework that will help you master drawing and practice your skills.
You will also get access to our closed Facebook group, where you can share your own projects with the instructor and other students, participating in the anime and manga artist community.
The course is 100% online and all videos are pre-recorded, so after payment you can start anytime.
You set your own comfortable pace for your learning, and you can go back to revisit what you're most interested in.
You'll also be able to ask questions in our community and answer questions from other students, share your projects, and more.
You set your own comfortable pace for your learning, and you can go back to revisit what you're most interested in.
You'll also be able to ask questions in our community and answer questions from other students, share your projects, and more.
After paying for the course, within 1 hour (we add new students manually) you will receive an e-mail with your personal account login and password.
All modules, lessons, tests and assignments, as well as additional materials will be available in your personal account.
All modules, lessons, tests and assignments, as well as additional materials will be available in your personal account.
Most of our students don't know how to draw. So even if you think you don't know anything about drawing, you won't feel left out of our course.
It has been specially designed so that even someone who has never held a pencil in his or her hand can safely pass it. All concepts are described in simple words, avoiding unnecessary jargon and shown with real examples, allowing people of all levels and age groups to successfully complete our course.
It has been specially designed so that even someone who has never held a pencil in his or her hand can safely pass it. All concepts are described in simple words, avoiding unnecessary jargon and shown with real examples, allowing people of all levels and age groups to successfully complete our course.
If you are an experienced artist, this course is perfect for you.
Even very experienced illustrators appreciate our course, because it allows you to quickly change your artistic direction and move on to drawing anime and manga characters.
No matter how much experience you have, there's always something to learn!
Even very experienced illustrators appreciate our course, because it allows you to quickly change your artistic direction and move on to drawing anime and manga characters.
No matter how much experience you have, there's always something to learn!
Yes, all the lessons in the course are accompanied by step-by-step homework assignments that will help you practise all the skills.
A professional tutor (one of the course authors) will check your work and provide tips and comments to maximise your progress!
A professional tutor (one of the course authors) will check your work and provide tips and comments to maximise your progress!
Yes, many children have already taken our course, even from primary school onwards! We have tried to create a programme that will be equally useful for both adults and young artists.
All lessons are presented in a convenient video format, accompanied by detailed comments from the author. This means that even the most difficult moments are explained in an accessible language, and the steps to create drawings are shown visually. This approach helps children to absorb the material more quickly and easily.
We are sure that your child will enjoy the process and will be able to develop their creative skills to a new level!
All lessons are presented in a convenient video format, accompanied by detailed comments from the author. This means that even the most difficult moments are explained in an accessible language, and the steps to create drawings are shown visually. This approach helps children to absorb the material more quickly and easily.
We are sure that your child will enjoy the process and will be able to develop their creative skills to a new level!
Yes, after completing the course, you will see a section with your course completion certificate.
You can see it in the ‘Bonuses’ section of your profile. You can download your certificate in PDF format and share the link online.
You can see it in the ‘Bonuses’ section of your profile. You can download your certificate in PDF format and share the link online.
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$350
97% positive reviews
473 students
34 lessons (8 modules)
7+ hours of video
Online, at your own pace
Accessible from phone
Levels: From scratch, Basic, Advanced
Unlimited access forever
473 students
34 lessons (8 modules)
7+ hours of video
Online, at your own pace
Accessible from phone
Levels: From scratch, Basic, Advanced
Unlimited access forever
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