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Discover the art of anime drawing
Learn to draw anime and manga with online lessons from professional Japanese artists. Start with free lessons and see how the artists teach.
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Step-by-step drawing examples
Meet the school
Learn from Japanese anime & manga artists
Anime Art Academy is an online drawing school with video lessons created by professional Japanese manga artists and illustrators. Students can practice when it suits them and develop their skills one drawing at a time.
In participating courses, students can submit artwork and receive personal red-pen corrections and advice from the teaching team.
Learn on your schedule
Watch online video lessons and practice at your own pace.
Get advice from the pros
Eligible lessons offer personal feedback on submitted drawings.
Start with simple tools
Many lessons work with pencil and paper; some need digital tools.
What students can explore
From first sketches to expressive characters
Explore faces, movement and character design through examples shared by Anime Art Academy.
Start here — it's free
Try anime drawing before choosing a course
Anime Art Academy's free taster includes sample lessons from its paid courses, so you can see the teaching style before deciding whether to continue.
- Practice drawing an anime face from the front
- Learn how to balance body proportions
- Explore the school's teaching approach
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