The Basis for the Hit Anime!

Things might finally be back to normal for Raven and Alexander—as normal as they can be for a goth teen in a small town andher dreamy vampire boyfriend. But the secretive couple soondiscovers that Alexander’s now full-blooded vampire cousinClaude and his friends are still lingering in Dullsville. And whenthey all become involved in the same local production of Cinderellathat Raven is pushed into costume designing, once again theirworlds collide. Raven suspects Claude and his dubious crew mustbe up to something, especially when Claude shows interest in theplay’s leading lady. Can Raven and Alexander keepa close watch on the gang and still makesure the curtain rises on opening night?

The original manga about making it in the video game industry that inspired the hit anime!Aoba Suzukaze may look like a middle schooler, but she’s actually a character designer fresh out of high school. Not only is she working for the company that put out one of her favorite games, she also gets to spend her days modeling and creating characters. Follow her adorable shenanigans in this 4-panel slice-of-life as she learns the ropes of the industry and gets to know her co-workers.

Invited to play a secretive, strangely realistic video game, one man develops a deep connection with its characters, who seem almost human. (And don’t miss the original light novels, also from Seven Seas!)Yoshio is 30 years old, with no job and a shut-in lifestyle. His mundane days and nights are suddenly interrupted when he receives a copy of “The Village of Fate,” an experimental game with graphics like nothing he’s ever seen before. In the game, he takes on the role of a guardian deity who watches over the people of a new village…but he finds that the game characters are so intelligent, reactive, and human that he starts wondering if they could be real people somehow. Through his connection to their strangely vivid lives, Yoshio begins to discover the brightness that had been missing from his own existence.

Take your passion and love for anime into a whole new universe of wonder and creative expression. Are you absolutely in love with anime and want to learn more about how to create such wonderful characters? Maybe you’re an aspiring artist who wants to express their creativity in some new and powerful ways. Or do you already draw quite a bit, and you’re simply looking for a few new skills and techniques to add to your toolkit? As diverse as the world of anime is, there’s still room for more. The potential for character development — and even whole new stories — is something truly infinite. The best part? Drawing anime characters is so much more than just scribbling a few lines on some paper. You’re entering an entirely new world of possibility — and empowering yourself to become its creator. Whether you’re a new artist or a seasoned veteran, bringing life to your drawings is a multidimensional pursuit. At first, it might seem a bit daunting and like there’s too much going on… but it doesn’t have to be this way. Starting with the basics is crucial, and from a solid foundation of new techniques combined with the proper tools and utensils, you’ll soon find yourself capable of drawing anything your heart desires. In How to Draw Anime Characters, you’ll discover: The most important things to be aware of when setting up your office of creativity — empowering you to tap into that flow whenever you like The vast difference between pen and ink choices (and how you can choose the perfect fit for you and your unique style) 5+ of the most powerful drawing exercises you can use every day to launch your art into a whole new space of glamor and awe How to choose the right colors and shading techniques so that your anime stands out from the rest and fully embodies your vision A deep artistic look at muscle definition, facial contour, and other fine details of your anime art to really bring your characters to life Step-by-step guides with simple templates for each of the 6 major archetypes of anime, showing you how to start designing your own characters today A bonus look into the finer nuances of caricature — and how to give even your fantasy figures a very realistic look … and much more. Getting started with a new hobby like drawing anime characters is a beautiful thing. It’ll keep your mind busy, your brain active, and your creative expression flowing endlessly. The techniques are simple and can be expanded upon tenfold. This isn’t an elite method of artistic expression reserved only for a special few. No, anime drawing is something anyone can become very good at, no matter what level of experience you currently have. If you’re ready to set that wild free imagination of yours free, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be. About the game of life…and baseball.Cross Game is a moving drama that is heartfelt and true, yet in the brilliant hands of manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, delightfully flows with a light and amusing touch. The series centers around a boy named Ko, the family of four sisters who live down the street and the game of baseball. This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be.The Seishu Gakuen baseball team is one win away from fulfilling Wakaba’s final dream of seeing Ko pitch in front of a packed crowd at Koshien. But they’ll have to beat powerhouse Ryuou Gakuin in the North Tokyo Tournament finals in order to get there. Meanwhile, Akane Takigawa’s health takes a turn for the worse, and she’s scheduled to have surgery…on the day of the big game.

When a woman is reborn into an otome video game as the villainess, how can she play to win? Based on the hit light novels–and now an anime! A high school girl is stunned to find herself reincarnated as the conniving villainess from her favorite dating sim game, Fortune Lover. Now, as Catarina Claes, the impossibly rich and spoiled daughter of a Duke, her new life seems to perfectly sync up with the world of the game. This means big trouble! No matter how the game turned out, there were only two fates for Catarina: exile or death!

This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be. About the game of life…and baseball.Cross Game is a moving drama that is heartfelt and true, yet in the brilliant hands of manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, delightfully flows with a light and amusing touch. The series centers around a boy named Ko, the family of four sisters who live down the street and the game of baseball. This poignant coming-of-age story will change your perception of what shonen manga can be.It’s time for Ko and the other misfit Portables to either put up or shut up. If they lose against the varsity players, they’ll be kicked off the baseball team forever. But will a newbie like Ko be good enough to take on an elite squad of recruits?!