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2009-03-09

Yonkoma Manga

What is yonkoma manga? Mangaka.co.uk gives you the skinny on this classic form of comic strip, also known as 4-koma.

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2009-03-02

The Origins of Anime

Some 900 years ago, Japanese artists were creating "moving pictures“ on scroll paintings that influenced ukiyo-e woodblock artists, mangaka and, ultimately, the nation’s first animators.

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2009-02-09

Oh Myself! Competition Winners

A massive congratulations to everyone who participated! The judging was tough but we narrowed it down to three lucky winners.

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Mangaka Drawing Competition

Spring Fling

Butterflies, birds, bees… Spring is just around the corner and we’re looking to the new season for inspiration: For our second contest at mangaka.co.uk, we want you to create a character with wings.

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Artist of the Month

Chloe Citrine

Chloe Citrine is a sales assistant by day and a freelance illustrator by night. Originally from the northwest of England, she recently relocated to Cambridge to be nearer the manga action of Sweatdrop Studios.

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Drawing Tip of the Month

Colour Theory

The use of colour is an important part of any piece of art or design, not just manga. Good use of colour can really bring an image to life, giving it emotion, atmosphere and depth.

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