Learn from Japan’s Professional Manga Artists
MANGA DOJO Online is led by professional manga artist Kazuo Maekawa, creator of the manga adaptation of the Ace Attorney series and a manga professional with over 30 years of experience.
But this is only the beginning.
At MANGA DOJO, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from a growing team of professional manga artists, each with their own unique expertise.
- Masters of manga backgrounds and perspective drawing
- Professional shojo manga artists
- Former Weekly Shonen Jump serialization artists
- Character design specialists
- Industry professionals with publishing experience in Japan
Every artist has a different style, technique, and career path. That’s why we believe learning from multiple professionals is the fastest way to grow as a manga creator.
There is no other place in the world where you can learn directly from so many professional Japanese manga artists in one community.
Only at MANGA DOJO Online.
FREE TRIAL CLASSES
We’re offering free trial lessons! Join us!
Character Illustration
★August 29 (Sat) · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
★September 12 (Sat) · 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
Manga Creation
★August 29 (Sat) · 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
★September 12 (Sat) · 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
PRICING
| Course | Price |
|---|---|
| Single Lesson Ticket | $50 |
| 4-Lesson Pass | $160 |
| Full 12-Lesson Course (3 Months) ★Most Popular | |
| 4 Personalized Feedback Sessions + 1 Online 1-on-1 Lesson | $110 |
※ Single Lesson & 4-Lesson Pass: Choose any session from the curriculum.
※ 12-Lesson Course: Students follow the complete curriculum in order. You can join even after the course has started. For any lessons you missed, you can either receive the class recordings or make up the missed lessons during the next term.
1-Year Manga Learning Program
MANGA DOJO Online is designed as a one-year learning program, divided into four 3-month terms.
Each term consists of 12 lessons and focuses on a structured curriculum designed to help students build their manga skills step by step.
After completing each 3-month term, students will:
- Advance to the next level and continue with a new curriculum
- Receive a PDF Certificate of Completion for the level they have completed
3 Months (12 Lessons) → Level Up → Next 3-Month Term
Students begin with Level 1, progress to Level 2 after completing their first 3 months, and continue developing their skills throughout the one-year program.
Enrollment and payment are renewed every 3 months, so students can decide whether to continue at the end of each term.
Our goal is to provide a clear learning path where students can steadily improve their manga skills over the course of a year while celebrating their progress at the end of each level.
Even if the course has already started, you can still join!
🎓 Full 12-Lesson Course
Students who purchase the Full 12-Lesson Course will receive:
- ✅ Recordings of all previous Google Meet lessons
- ✅ Homework and assignments from previous classes
This means you can catch up at your own pace and join the current class without falling behind.
For any lessons you missed, you can either receive the class recordings or make up the missed lessons during the next term.
🎟️ Single Lesson Ticket & 4-Lesson Pass
The Single Lesson Ticket and 4-Lesson Pass are available for purchase at any time.
Simply choose the lessons you’d like to attend and start learning whenever you’re ready!
✦ CHOOSE YOUR COURSE ✦
📅 1st Semester Starts August 1
📅 2nd Semester Starts October 4th
· Every Saturday · 12 Weeks
- Small Group Lessons (Around 10 Students per Class)
- Personalized Feedback After Every Class
Character Illustration
Recommended for:
Beginners and anyone who wants to improve their manga character drawing skills.
5:00 PM PDT (Saturdays)
Manga Creation
Recommended for:
Intermediate artists and students who want to move from drawing individual characters to creating complete manga stories.
9:00 PM PDT (Saturdays)
Age guide: Junior (Ages 13 & Under) / Standard (Ages 14+)
Students of any age are welcome to join either course.
3 pages Personalized Feedback Sessions + 1 Online 1-on-1 Lesson
Limited to 50 students · Up to 3 pages per feedback session
CURRICULUM (12 Lessons)
📅 1st Semester Starts August 1
📅 2nd Semester Starts October 3rd
· Every Saturday · 12 Weeks
Character Illustration
5:00 PM PDT (Saturdays)
| # | Lesson | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome to Manga World! Drawing Faces from Basic Shapes | 8/1 | 10/3 |
| 2 | The Magic of Manga Eyes | 8/8 | 10/10 |
| 3 | Drawing Emotions & Expressions | 8/15 | 10/17 |
| 4 | Hairstyles that Define Character | 8/22 | 10/24 |
| 5 | Drawing the Body & Character Proportions | 8/29 | 10/31 |
| 6 | Expressing Feelings Through Poses | 9/5 | 11/7 |
| 7 | Clothing & Costume Design Basics | 9/12 | 11/14 |
| 8 | Building Your Manga Character | 9/19 | 11/21 |
| 9 | Introduction to Manga Panels | 9/26 | 11/28 |
| 10 | Telling a Story in 4 Panels | 10/3 | 12/5 |
| 11 | Adding Text: Dialogue, Sound Effects & Titles | 10/10 | 12/12 |
| 12 | Final Project: Character Sheet | 10/17 | 12/19 |
…continues to the next term.
📅 1st Semester Starts August 1
📅 2nd Semester Starts October 4th
· Every Saturday · 12 Weeks
Manga Creation
9:00 PM PDT (Saturdays)
| # | Lesson | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Understanding Character Structure Like a Pro | 8/1 | 10/3 |
| 2 | Mastering Multiple Face Angles | 8/8 | 10/10 |
| 3 | Emotion & Pose: Telling Stories with the Body | 8/15 | 10/17 |
| 4 | Manga Language Part 1: Panel Layout & Reading Flow | 8/22 | 10/24 |
| 5 | Manga Language Part 2: Sound Effects, Speech Balloons & Effect Lines | 8/29 | 10/31 |
| 6 | Story Development: Plot & Storyboarding Basics | 9/5 | 11/7 |
| 7 | Inking Techniques: Lines, Tones & Textures | 9/12 | 11/14 |
| 8 | Backgrounds That Set the Scene | 9/19 | 11/21 |
| 9 | Character Relationships & Multi-Character Pages | 9/26 | 11/28 |
| 10 | Advanced Storytelling: Pacing, Tension & Climax | 10/3 | 12/5 |
| 11 | Refining Your Work: Self-Edit & Digital Touch-Up | 10/10 | 12/12 |
| 12 | Final Project: 4-Page Manga | 10/17 | 12/19 |
…continues to the next term.
★ Junior Final Project
Create your own original manga character sheet: portrait, full body, and multiple expressions.
★ Standard Final Project
Create your own original 4-page manga with personalized feedback from a professional manga artist.
🎌 START YOUR MANGA JOURNEY TODAY!
Learn authentic manga techniques directly from professional manga artists in Japan.
AROUND 10 STUDENTS PER CLASS.
Meet Our Manga Artists
Learn from professional Japanese manga artists with diverse specialties from character design and storytelling to digital art and manga production.
Our lead manga artist
KAZUO MAEKAWA
Kazuo Maekawa is a professional manga artist with over 27 years of experience. Best known for his Ace Attorney and Ace Attorney Investigations manga adaptations, his works have been translated and sold worldwide. Beyond creating manga, he is passionate about sharing manga culture across borders — through workshops, training programs, and international educational projects.
前川かずおは1997年にヤングマガジン（講談社）でデビューし、27年以上のキャリアを持つプロ漫画家です。代表作『逆転裁判』『逆転検事』は世界各国で翻訳出版されています。漫画制作の傍ら、ワークショップ・育成プログラム・国際教育プロジェクトを通じて、日本の漫画文化を世界に広める活動を続けています。
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