The Big Book of Drawing Anime is the ultimate reference on creating and drawing your own unique anime characters. It covers the basics you need to know for a solid foundation on how to draw anime, from anime heads and faces to poses, including a 101 on figure drawing that will have you creating unforgettable characters in no time.

Every aspect of anime is covered—expressions (as well as facial details like different types of eyes and hairstyles), outfits (from the classic schoolgirl uniform to the bohemian), and character design (with tips on how to draw the most popular types of anime personalities).

You’ll learn how to create anime scenes, to increase emotional intensity, and to convey characters’ personalities and how they feel about each other by how you draw them. Everything is shown in easy-to-follow detail, step by step.

Author Christopher Hart also includes two trouble-shooting sections—The Do’s and Don’ts of Figure Drawing and Solutions for Common Drawing Problems. All along the way you'll learn fun and invaluable lessons on how to create your own uniquely memorable anime characters and stories.