--- title: Tokyo Manga drawing workshop by pro-Manga artists lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 120 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 96 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 19 of 24 (Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-manga-drawing-workshop-by-pro-manga-artists/ --- # Tokyo Manga drawing workshop by pro-Manga artists **Guidekin's take:** Develop manga drawing skills with professional artists, choosing a beginner, intermediate or advanced course. Drawing equipment, a clear folder and three postcards are included; snacks and bottled water are excluded. 4.93 from 96 reviews at €120 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #19 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview There are three course levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Please choose the course that best matches your skill level. ★ Beginner Course A program designed for children (junior high school and younger) and families. Learn the basics of character drawing and simple manga techniques in a fun and friendly environment. ★ Intermediate Course Recommended for high school students and adults who have experience drawing illustrations as a hobby. This course covers intermediate-level character design and manga techniques. What you will learn: ・How to draw chibi characters ・Creating a 4-panel comic Participants who are confident in their drawing skills including talented junior high school students — are welcome to join this course. ★Advanced Course This course is designed for advanced learners and aspiring professionals. What you will learn: ・Panel layout & storyboarding ・Anatomy and facial expressions ・Manga artist career advice & Q&A session ## Before you book - Meeting point: It's a 6-minute walk from Ikebukuro East… - Starts 10:00, 13:00, 15:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €120 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 96 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Manga lesson by Professional Manga artists - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.93 from 96 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 93 of 96. - 5 stars: 92 (96%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 3 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise welcoming instruction that works across skill levels, but finding the venue can be difficult. **Praised:** - Guidance suits beginners and more experienced artists - Patient, welcoming instructors explain drawing techniques - Exercises lead from character basics to creating short manga stories - English interpretation helps participants follow the teaching - Families enjoy learning and drawing together **Complaints:** - The venue and building entrance can be hard to find Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-05-08 to 2026-11-04); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Beginner Course 10:00~ | €120 / person | English, Japanese | Beginner Course: A program designed for children (junior high school and younger) and families. Perfect for beginners or younger participants Duration: 2 hours | | Intermediate Course 13:00~ | €120 / person | English, Japanese | Intermediate Course: Recommended for high school students and adults who have experience drawing illustrations or manga as a hobby. Duration: 2 hours | | Advanced Course 15:15~ | €120 / person | English, Japanese | Advanced / Professional Course: Choose this session if you want to learn specialized manga production techniques or hear directly from a pro manga artist. Duration: 2 hours | ## What's included - We will give you a MANGA DOJO TOKYO original clear file and a set of three postcards as a souvenir. - English Guide - All equipments for Manga drawing (Screen tones, Inc, Pens, Comic paper) ## Not included - Bottled water - Snacks ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point It's a 6-minute walk from Ikebukuro East Exit. Right next to the Animate flagship store! Please take the elevator to the 6th floor and proceed to room 602. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 24** | €120 | 2h | 4.93 (96) | shared | | [Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP)](/japan/tokyo/tours/pixel-lab-tokyo-gameboy-mod-workshop-classic-color-advance-sp/?format=md) | €336 | 3h | 5.0 (221) | shared | | [Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-game-boy-mod-workshop-in-akihabara-original-advance/?format=md) | €347 | 2h | 5.0 (177) | shared | | [Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-samurai-sword-archery-with-a-master-swordsman/?format=md) | €174 | 3h | 5.0 (155) | shared | Ranked #19 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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