❤How to Make Manga (PART 4)❤ Panel & Page Layout Tips

[@Love2DrawManga]

I love all of your how to make a manga videos! There are very helpful and it's interesting to see what your process is like. Keep up the great work! ^u^

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Learn2DrawManga Aaaaw

[@exiledp0tat042]

Learn2DrawManga I watch u and her every day and your tutorials are also really helpful to be honest u are like a pro I just hope if I keep practicing I can surpass u one day 😄

[@chezumioki8599]

You were here five years ago and now you have “my next door neighbours”😭😭😭💖

[@xity-xfilms3660]

These videos not only make me wanna write my comic, but also read your manga! Your illustrations really hook me, the reader!

[@musicerumi4941]

When I watch your video I could see how much u love making manga and how patient you are with your works. But when I read your manga, I could really feel the passion and I could see hours and months and years of you practicing your drawing and improve your skills. Love u

[@strawberry4829]

Another super helpful video T^T ty ty

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

AAAAAW ♡♡♡ You're sooo very welcome, sweetie!! ♡♡♡ I used to do something similar! :D I used to take notes while reading Mangas and would study what they did in each panel to express the emotions and mood! Ppl don't realize how much studying goes into creating the perfect panel, but it truly is a diciplined art form! It's a super FUN one, but the real fun comes after we've gotten a good handle on drawing out panels! Once we get that down...the freedom of being able to tell your story without a struggle feels GREAT! ♡

[@j-wink5764]

Thanks for these Manga making videos! They help a lot. For my friend's birthday I'm making a one chapter manga for her. I followed your video for guidance and now I'm on the layout step, as this video shows. I got only 10 pages done in an hour and a half 😅. It really makes me respect actual mangakas like you because it takes so much time. I can't believe in Japan some put out a chapter a month or a week. I couldn't imagine the stress 😂

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

What a cool gift you're working on! ♡ I'm sure your friend will love it ♡ And yes! It's a challenge to create manga, but it is a labor of love ♡ I complete a chapter a month but I have a very strict schedule I follow so I can have time with my family ♡ In Japan they're workaholics sooo...yeah...a ton more stress ^__^;; That's why I always ask people to support their favorite mangaka by buying their Manga because the artists work sooo hard (and they live off of the earnings of the manga) And THANK YOU for enjoying my videos! I hope to continue to make videos that can help you ♡ +J-wink

[@lornakilip307]

phew~ it ain't easy to make manga huh? takes a lot of time. this time I thought we should thanking a authors for their hard work making their manga. BTW, I started subscribe your channel yay!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Lorna Kilip OMG it's an EXTREMELY discipline art form and an EXTREMELY challenging career path. There are entire universities dedicated to training mangakas and comic artists for a reason XD And absolutely! We should be grateful to the artists who work endlessly on Manga for us ♡ This is part of the reason I don't support online Manga pirating sites :( And THANK YOU so much for the sub!! ♡ I truly appreciate the support and I look forward to sharing more videos with you, hon! :D

[@kuroichan101]

Im a film student now so I get the camera angle stuff now but I really wish I new this back then. This video helped me alot though.

[@Sam-mb6mg]

These videos are extremely helpful, thank you for making videos. Your art style is totally awesome and you seem like a great person. Don't stop doing what you love!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+samantha Barrientos- Aaaaw

[@HEXE-ft5cv]

So I'd like to get into making manga sometime in the future, and I find these videos to be VERY informative on the topic! I'm so glad to be taught by a professional mangaka on youtube for free! Thank you very much Mama Mushroom! :3

[@gracereynolds1086]

My sister and I have been wanting to make a manga for a long time, but we always have trouble actually planning it. We always just end up with random sketches of characters that we don't know what to do with. Thank you for making these videos! I am starting to understand the process a little bit better now, and hopefully my sister and I can begin making our first manga! Thank you for these helpful tips!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

It can take many years to master the art of creating a story with cohesive characters, so just have fun and keep practicing :) +Grace Reynolds

[@churro7344]

I'm a freaking child I can't go to those art classes, I'm really determined to proceed in art and maybe even make a career, plus, I started drawing when I was in second grade (I started taking it seriously then) but sadly, I can only get really helpful information from KZbin and such ;-;

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Art class won't really teach you anything XD All it can do is reinforced what you've already taught yourself :) I'm compleeetely self taught and when I was a kod, there was no KZbin LOL Drawing from life, practicing the basics like anatomy, perspective, shadows etc. are crucial. I recommend you watch some of my artist hack videos and my videos on improvement/Sketch Book challenge, and my video on developing your own style because they will help you improve your skills ♡+Rikky Arredondo

[@juicydrinks1237]

I love your art style it's so beautiful and unique and unusual and strange and I love it

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oh wow! "Unusual and strange" ♡ I love it XD LOL

[@juicydrinks1237]

+My Mangaka LIFE if you don't mind me asking...what sound affect should I use for a door opening with a lot of force?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Lovedrawin 2000 wait, a door opening with a lot of force??? Are you asking about manga sound effects? Like, what you'd write? I usually act out the sound and spell out the sound effect depending on what comes out of my mouth LOL

[@TribalAlmighty]

What’s the panel size for a Mangaka?

[@lyssa-san1688]

I love your videos on how to make manga . I tried doing it before and it looked awful. but now that I have watched your videos I understand and know what to do now .

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG I hope my videos will be super helpful for you, hon ♡ It's hard at first but you'll get it! Everything takes time and practice but learning new skills is so fun and rewarding ♡ Be patient and enjoy the journey ♡

[@PeachPuppy]

Great video, I've always wanted to make a comic or manga. Brought lots of helpful books but there's just something about hearing it from a video. Thanks for making a great tutorial!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I learned a lot from books, but I agree: There's an extra something special about being able to learn from a video ♡ I'm so happy my channel has been useful to you, hon ♡

[@PeachPuppy]

I am too, keep up the great work!

[@FreedWulf]

I just read the first chapter of your manga on your website...and I love Sheko. I Felt like his "attack" was what it felt like for me when I have panic attacks. He's already very relatable, and my favorite

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG THANK YOUUU!!! ♡♡♡ I'm so thrilled you enjoyed my manga!! It means so much to me! ;___; ♡♡♡ And you're so right: I often feel like what he's feeling is really close to what ppl experience during a panic attack :( I'm so happy you enjoy him, dear!! ((HUGS)) I hope to share more of my Manga with you ^///^

[@michael_t6891]

You're very good at explaining.

[@kurisuchiinu1206]

Thanks for doing this and making a sample from your art. Will look into your other tutorials for more tips!

[@starlightiris]

I just realised that I have a tip for people who want to draw manga, so I thought I would put it on a more popular video like this as it would likely go unseen if I uploaded it on my channel. If you're thinking about making a manga which will be printed in a magazine or volume, remember to google gutter margins and read up on those! It's basically the space in a page that can't be seen when they put the book together and it's VERY IMPORTANT!!!!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

It goes far deeper than that, dear. "Margins" ,as you called them, vary and change depending on the trim size of your publication. And most people will measure incorrectly (which I've seen countless times). It's best for them to simply watch my video on how to use professional manga and manuscript paper where all the guidelines have been printed on the paper for them :) +Starlight IRIS

[@starlightiris]

Thanks for clearing that up for me, I just know of several people who've made such a mistake so I though I'd just put a warning out for any future mangakas!

[@damantoniacotan9707]

Your videos are so helpful.It was also so inspiring that it made me want to draw more often and now I'm a lot better at drawing

[@Thebravekitten66]

//Violent expulsions of excitement Yet another amazingly done tutorial! I love this series a lot! You've definitely got spunk and I absolutely adore that. Your videos are not only helpful but extremely entertaining as well. 10/10 would watch again.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Thebravekitten66 OMG THANK YOU for your kindness and for appreciating the work I put into my videos! ^///^ It means so much to me

[@aisyahkamal1128]

hello, I just watch your video and fall in love right away! please do more tutorial real (especially drawing male character as I have so much problem) it really help

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Thank you so much, sweetie! ♡ I'll definitely create more tutorials on how to draw the male form :)

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Rose Thomas OMG THANK YOUUU!! ♡♡♡ And "3-COLOR CHALLENGE" ACCEPTED!! \(> U

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Rose Thomas OMG SWEETIE, THANK YOU!! ((hugsss)) I can't promise that I'll post the 3-marker challenge next week because I have other videos lined up, BUT I will do it soon! ♡

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Rose Thomas GUESS WHO DID THE 3 MARKER CHALLENGE!! MEEE! ^ o ^ Thank you for the suggestion, hon! ^///^ kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5-3fmBuh891jq8

[@amvworld6250]

+My Mangaka LIFE What is Sacred about?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Amv World Thank you so much for asking about my manga! "A cryptic deeam, a forbidden summoning, and the day that will change their lives forever..." My Manga takes place in a sanctuary built for ppl touched by the supernatural; whether they were born with abilities they can't control or they've witnessed something so otherworldly they can no longer live a normal life anymore, this sanctuary is there for them. My Manga has lots of fomedy, but those who appreciate mythology and folklore will appreciate the dark elements in my story ♡ Please check out www.SacredTheManga.com to read chapters free and to visit my shop! ♡

[@amvworld6250]

My Mangaka LIFE Yay thx! I get once my dad gives me my next allowance :)

[@cetriyasArtnComicsChannel]

curious to see some of your older works to see your progression

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oh wow, thank you for your interest! ♡ I had other ppl ask to see old drawings too, so I'll DEFINETLY create a video showing how my art has changed over the years ♡

[@youngforever9374]

When you were talking about being the camera man I remember getting my different colored lights and a plastic colorful disco ball and posing in different angles XD

[@samanthathrower8069]

Hello :). Will you do a tutorial one day about how to scan your finished work? I've been having an issue with my lines not coming out neat and clean and I've searched for a while with no success. Do you have any tips that could help? I'd appreciate it very much....thanks a lot :)

[@sara_chan2996]

I came here to watch a tutorial on drawing manga since I will be a participant in a manga contest but OMG !!! This video is soo entertaining I had a lot of fun watching it 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Thx for making this video 😊

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG Thank you so much, dear!!🥲🙏💖💖💖💖💖 I’ll be posting my next video this Thursday at 4:00pm EST!!💕🎉 I hope you’ll find it useful🥰

[@LoneLionLeo]

I bought a drawing tablet and manga studio 5 to make it easier but it turned out being confusing and hard. I'll practice more but im sticking to paper and pencil

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oh yeah? Man, I'm sorry it's giving you trouble ;__; Ppl I know who use that program tend to only use it for the toning and dialogue because they're not crazy about the way it makes the line art look(?), but either way don't give up! Everything takes practice! :3

[@Love2DrawManga]

+Leo Cortes Yeah I know what you mean, I remember when I first got Manga Studio, it can be very challenging to learn! There were many times I grunted at my computer out of frustration haha! XD After lots of time, practice, and online tutorials I am now pretty comfortable with the program. I us it all the time and I really like how it works! Don't give up! \^u^/

[@LoneLionLeo]

Learn2DrawManga it makes me look lkie I suck at drawing lol

[@ursalexandruful]

When you'll gonna uploud a new video?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

As I've said in past videos, I upload on Thursdays but I don't upload EVERY Thursday because I'm a working author and I have a family I love to spend time with~♡

[@thefancifulmoonbeam8057]

Thank you so much for making this series! It has really helped me get started on my own manga and i watch them more then once to help me. Got yourself a new subscriber!!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+TheFancifulMoonbeam Oh wow! I'm so happy to have been able to help you through my series! It means so much and I hope my future videos will also be helpful! Thank you for your loving support

[@Yoshiarunocho]

books are good too! i dont know much but a good one is comics guide to creating comics carl potts, is very good. c:

[@tasoganedude]

Thanks for the tips. They're all really helpful. All 4 of them.

[@crow6148]

Thanks a lot for this videos, they are really helpful! And you are incredibly talented, I want to read your manga now xD

[@deliahpittman7661]

this video is awesome i started a script for a manga i want to makeand with this series tips and tricks it helped SO much!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+dellybean 2003 Sooo happy to know that my video was able to help you, dear!

[@geoxaga6507]

I found a figure you could use for poses, stickybones

[@dreamdrawer8615]

Phew! I thought that only Japan thinks manga is important!

[@sun_2044]

You're not the only one

[@pixelated.peachyangel]

manga is every comic in Japan

[@bakasushireal]

Thx its really helpful and motived me even more for my manga series

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

So happy I could help, dear!😁💕 +Elsie Gi Official

[@enderdudegaming162]

Cool that’s really help me.... I’m not kidding the layout really help me...

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG So happy my video was helpful for you, dear! ♡ +EnderDude Gaming

[@rainbow-crystalsquadclub_o7507]

HALLELUJAH SHEKO'S EMBARRASSED FACE THO BTW LOVE YOUR CHANNEL VIDEOS OML THEY HELP SO GOOD THANKS ALOT!!

[@FormlessBody]

Great series! Now if only I could draw.

[@lowkeysad561]

Thank you for making this amazing account! I really like your videos, they are very helpful and again THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Aaaaaaw!! ♡♡♡ I'm so honored you feel that way about my channel!! THANK YOU!! ♡♡♡ It's always my pleasure to help you all ^////^ +Deep Shadows

[@lowkeysad561]

+My Mangaka LIFE the pleasure is all mine, by the way I love your manga ❤️

[@6811hyperblossom]

hi~ so I just started subscribing to you! I really love your art, and I EXTREMELY appreciate your videos, especially no one ever takes the time to go over these kinds of thing! ^.^ I would love to become an American mangaka, and learn how to work through some things in order to become publish! I was wondering if I could ask you some things ^^' so I already have the story and characters in mind, and what kind of panels to draw and stuff! but you see, I really like the style of "manga's" and I rather hate thin comics like "marvel", but I also want my series to be in full color! ^.^ I feel like if I make them in color, that it would bring out the feel that I need for it! perhaps I could do graphic novels since they are like a mix of both? anyway, with that being said....I seem to struggle when it comes to the page layouts! I want to draw and ink my comic on paper, scan it in, and then color digitally~ I was wondering what kind of paper I could use, or what kind of measurements to work with on making the bleed page and all that correct, because things like that and getting it printed, still confuses me some ^^' and I know you don't do thing digitally tho really except for text and all, but I still would like some help ^^' thank you! u.u

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Hello dear ♡ So happy my videos have been useful to you! :D And to answer your questions, I have a number of videos covering this topic~ You can find them in this playlist of mine: ■ *MANGA MAKING TUTORIALS* ■ kzbin.info/aero/PLtA04Q6PRZaoIvNGhn_03exL3dc6m6dCr Good luck, sweetie! ♡♡♡

[@josievilos3344]

+My Mangaka LIFE gosh you have such a happy and motivating vibe to you, AND I LOVE IT!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG You're so sweet for thinking so ; U ; ♡♡♡ Means a lot to me ♡

[@josievilos3344]

My Mangaka LIFE always happy to make someone happy!

[@levimeowckermann]

Can you plz make a video for making a spread page

[@remrex1124]

I'm new to your videos and I just LOVE them! I'm actually managing to make my first story now :D

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Renigade Blackheart Yosei Oh wow! I'm so happy you enjoy my videos! ^////^ And good luck with your story! :D

[@lucabalsairl5739]

this made me hyped to make a manga

[@Mo_Nilla_Co]

Yeeeeeeeees! I've been waiting for this video and I was so not disappointed! I've been thinking of taking a comic making course at my college since I'm thinking of switching major but I don't know If I should change to be an arts major.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Sooo happy you enoyed this tutorial! :D Hmm...changing your major is a big deal (especially if you've accumulated a significant amount of credits in your current major). Perhaps you should speak to an academic advisor about your career goals and talk about how many of your credits will role over to an arts major. But please keep in mind that you should be able to take art classes, graphic narrative classes etc. just for fun even if you're not an art major :) You won't get credit towards for your degree, BUT you'll still get the art education you desire ♡ I hope this helps! Good luck! ♡

[@Mo_Nilla_Co]

My Mangaka LIFE Thank you, I will keep that in mind!

[@brandonupdike3283]

What type of paper do you use to finish those drawings for your manga and where can I get some?

[@mikasa1047]

I'm in love with your art style 😆❤

[@ChazX]

it was very helps full i'll be using these techniques

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

So glad I could help! :D +Chaoz X

[@MissArtsyGurl]

Oh thank you this is so helpful for making manga. I love all your tips :D

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+MissArtsyGurl I'm so glad this was helpful to you, dear! ^ U ^ If you ever have any questions or video suggestion on manga-making topics you'd like to learn more about, please feel free to ask me :D

[@MissArtsyGurl]

Oh thank you :D

[@fujwow5911]

I need help on how to make the manga by that I mean how to put the paper together and work on the cover page material for it?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Are you asking how to put a book together by hand?? I don't have much advice about that 😅 BUT I can show you how to add a custom cover to a sketchbook! Check out my tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3-Zo6iBfs9-f5o

[@deesekai01]

Thanks for all the tips sensei

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Chris the Otaku - OMGEEE ♡♡♡ THANK YOU SO MUCH, SWEETIE!! ; U ; ♡♡♡ I can't even tell you how happy that makes me!

[@Alex-yr8iy]

Highly doubt you won't respond but even tho it takes a lot of time is good art really needed and why is drawing in the boxes so hard especially for fight scenes

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Hello dear!😄 Those are great questions! 1.) "Great art skills" are not as necessary as a well written and well executed story. People may be attracted to the art BUT they'll only continue to support your story if they're emotionally invested in the story 👍 (though it's still important to understand how to draw anatomy, perspective, shading, and emotions. There are countless styles out there so don't feel bad if your art doesn't look like that of your fave mangakas) 2.)Fight scenes are tricky to plan out-- you REALLY need to pretend you're the director and cameraman of a Hollywood film when planning out what happens during the battle AND what angle your reader will be seeing each punch and kick. Really take the time to choreograph the fight scenes! Be patient and have fun!🔥

[@Kat-xx8dt]

omg yes! thank you soooo much! this is the first tutorial that actually helped me >u

[@prim_manga9885]

XD omg and I had like 10 tabs of your videos open to learn to draw.

[@karunyawinx5459]

is there a part 5 ?

[@exosrat7183]

even the sketches look good 0.0

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Black Cat OMG You're so sweet for thinking so! ((BLUSHES))

[@animet2158]

this helped me so much thank you sooo much

[@sanstheskeleton8513]

THIS IS SO AWESOME 👏🏻

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

OMG Sweetie, thank you so MUCH for enjoying my video!! 💕💕💕 It means so much! +Sans The skeleton

[@SebastianSeanCrow]

Would you say it's easier to do all your pages by hand or to draw each individual panel on a regular or large paper and put it all together on the computer? Like is it easier to do all your comics by hand or to do the bulk of it with a computer program?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

There's no such thing as an easier method for the most part because page layouts and scripting the pages take time and work. Once you decide on the look and composition of the page, you have to decide what method will work best for you. Personally, I don't know of any professionals who draw one panel per page and then puts it together digitally; not saying you can't, but I fear that it may be more trouble than it's worth ^__^;; Scanning in pages can take hours LOL +AiRenji

[@alicepeace6871]

Thank you very much for the help I watched all your videos, so helpful. 2018 anyone?

[@windelhernandez7344]

wow so that's how a manga created. love this video, thanks for sharing the knowledge i hope i could learn it too :), did you publish any books?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I'm so happy this video was helpful for you, dear! :D And yes! I'm a published author and my mamga is available in stores in America ♡ At the end of this video I show pages from a copy of my Manga (comparing the published pages to the sketches I created in the video ♡) You can read chapters of my mamga free on my site www.SacredTheManga.com ♡

[@windelhernandez7344]

that's great! i would like to purchase one of your books but unfortunately i am working here in riyadh. im not sure if i can buy manga online because of strict rules here in saudi arabia on graphic materials such as manga, i cant even bring my manga here from my home country, philippines.

[@ssjart156]

Early days of mama mushroom when the music was so loud that I was confused weather I should turn down the volume or leave it and bear the earrape

[@KGEEZAY2011]

IDK if you've covered this, but my ultimate goal would be to see my manga/ web comic animated. Any thoughts on it? Have you though about seeing Sacred animated?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oooh I have many thoughts on this actually!😊 I've had multiple offers by studios who wanted to animate my series, but I don't think I'm quite ready yet LOL I'd love to have more volumes out before taking such a huge and scary step 😅 LOL

[@LoneLionLeo]

When's your next video coming out? I checked every week lol

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Aaaw ♡♡♡ Thank youuu!! ; U ; I'll be posting a fun Halloween video this Thursday! ♡ So I hope you'll enjoy it hon! ♡

[@elizabethdidi1441]

hello there xD i giggled when you said you know what dont even say anything cause you re gonna make me wanna kill you im 17 years old recently starting to draw my manga and....im serius(black xD) my story is soooo freaking messed up but i like the way you explain step by step on the process to develope your own manga and honestly it just makes me think that no matter how small the thought might be if it has to do with my story i MUST write it down before i forget xD so i really apreaciate this video, maybe someday i will be able to post my manga and until then i will work hard.....even if they call me a dreamer TTwTT i will ignore ze harsh comments my friends and family make xD (my english typing is rusting so sorry for my bad writin words btw i like in mexico)

[@jtmis3503]

Elizabeth didi haha we're the same... let's make our dream come true! yay!

[@Im_Happy1293]

i say we can.

[@Reyzha7]

It's a really great tutorial! :D

[@Kstas-kx4vv]

Im 16 and im starting my manga its name is gonna be: The 4 Kings and i want it to be with natural super powers each king will be the best at his power is a good plot?

[@Emily.Raelyn]

I have a question. Do you recommend an online or on-campus art school? I ask this because you mentioned "graphic narrative classes" and when I researched it, a bunch of online schools came up...

[@artbinos9597]

I'm currently writing the speech and action layouts, should I do the comic thing to find out how the angles will be and THEN do the page layout? then draw my final products and inking?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Should you do the "comic thing"? Are you asking about storyboarding and page planning? Well, the video you commented under talks about planning put your pages, and if you've watched part 1 of my "How to Make Manga" series you'll know how incredibly important it is to plan out everything before you draw your pages. +AllthingsTv

[@MisterFrost01]

AWESOME thanks for another helpful video

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Aaaaw♡ It's always my pleasure to help you guys! ♡ If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to ask me ^ U ^

[@MisterFrost01]

How about after this process, a little more detail on word effects, and how it shows expressions, how to use them properly.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+MisterFrost01 Absolutely! ♡ Scanning and lettering will certainly be the next episode in my "How to Make Manga" series :3 Thank you so much for the suggestion! :D

[@MisterFrost01]

You're welcome!

[@vikupuassumi6893]

is it necessary to draw manga right to left or can we draw it left to right l

[@starlightiris]

In my opinion it very much depends on what you want to do. I personally am most used to reading right to left and think that this sets it apart from western comics, so if I drew a manga this is how I would set it out. However, if you're not Japanese, it might be easier to do it left to right seeing as that's how western comics are usually laid out. So no it doesn't matter, per se, it's a matter of personal preference.

[@AngelaMerici12]

It's just how Japanese people read. I'm used to read manga that way, and many children other people and for that it's suggested but not mandatory.

[@esraanaaman801]

Hello! Your manga and tutorials are awesome. If you don't mind, i would like to ask a question or more. See the paper used for manga/any books? how do you get it? The thing is i make manga on paper, and it's all transferred to computer now (for the text) but im not sure what paper you use to print and how you make the book? it's all new because i started in anime/manga drawing like 2 years ago, but manga drawing like one year ago and deciding to self-publish it now. I'm not sure how though. (If you've already made a video of this, sorry, i'm new to this channel, i'd be very thankful if you reply).

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Ezura エズラ Not to worry! :D Please watch my video on manga paper to learn more about the paper I use (found in my "manga making" playlist) and I also list the brand of my manga paper in my video "tools of a mangaka" :D I hope this helps, dear!

[@esraanaaman801]

My Mangaka LIFE thanks!

[@Blank-tx5wm]

Can you make a video about how to draw hair pulled back ?:)))

[@jipjorn7791]

a manga works mirrored from a normal book right the biginning page is right and the last page on the left side of the book or do i have that wrong?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Well, first, what is considered a "normal book" depends on what part of the world you're from (books in Japan and Isreal read from left-to-right, while books in America and Korea read from right-to-left). So, to answer your question, when reading manga, it's literally like holding an American book and starting from the back cover. When you hold a Manga, the spine is to the right, the first page is on the left and the last page is on the right. You'll begin reading each page from the upper right-hand corner and end at the lower left-hand corner ♡ I hope this makes sense LOL

[@angelstarfire]

Your soooo helpful I'm definitely subscribing

[@rainatmadji3240]

how long does it take to make a manga? and how many pages did you make?

[@hajerkaythar160]

I have a trouble with drawing legs and feet and all kind of shoes would you help me I have a challenge between me and my BFF it's to make a whole manga in the summer break

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

There's no way I could really help you through comments alone ^__^;; I'd need to make a video tutorial, and since I'm working on other videos, the ones you're looking for won't be done for a few weeks. And though you're participating in a challenge, remember to enjoy your summer break and play outside ♡ I know I will :3 +hajer rainbow

[@gamepaces3913]

I've been developing my manga skills all my life!!!

[@rocketmanart7964]

This is not my first time. I wrote stories back when I was 12 and drew graphic novels when I was 20. This is the first time sense 2016 I am doing the steps

[@TheFourthWall14]

I dont' know what came before these two pages but I'd be mad if my roommate came in my room and pulled off my blanket for no reason. I think these pages are better switched around. It would give your main character a realistic reason to go in her roommates room and pull off his blanket because she's mad about having no water and that sheko didn't even notice main character yelling. y'know I'm sayin'?

[@ursalexandruful]

Nice vid :) About what will gonna be the next one? And another question; Did you draw mecha stuff?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oh! I have a loooot of fun stuff lined up for my next videos XD ♡ But fir the next video for the "How to Draw Manga" series, I've had lots of questions about toning, how to use dipping pens, camera angles, drawing clothing etc. so there's TONS to cover! But I'm also working on some reeeally fun skits about my life and lives of an otaku ♡ I can't WAIT to share them!! ♡

[@eclairJess]

Thank you so much!! This is super helpful!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

YAY! ♡ Super happy this was useful for you! :D +eclairJess ☆

[@miguelbla2505]

how do u know how much space you have to draw/write in?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+miguel bla It's all about composition and layout and keeping in mind how much dialogue is going to be on the page. It takes practice to know how to layout your pages but that comes in time :)

[@Gatoszilla78]

I have question. How the last two panel added when in your thumbnail has no sketch at all?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

LOL I explained that in the video, dear. I only sketched out 6 panels (which would usually be enough for one page). However, due to the size of the panels, some panels rolled over to the next page. Please rewatchbthis video for more info ♡

[@Gatoszilla78]

I see. Ok :)

[@theinformist232]

Could you explain the cost of all this in a video please? I'm in the process of making a story but I don't know what it costs for publishing and making copies after I have a completed manuscript

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oooh, that's that's a good question! I'll certainly cover this in the next installments of my "How to Get Published" videos ♡ this will be covered in feat detail in the self-publishing videos ♡ I hope you'll look forward to it! :D

[@sorakheart]

I been looking a way to get inspired to get down and do a manga QwQ you motivate me a lot!!!! Your manga is so cool !!!!! Can I fanart it?!!!!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

I'm so happy I could help! And OMG THANK YOU for wanting to draw fan art of my manga!! 💖 I'm so honored!! If you ever post in online could you tag me and say it's from my series? :3 Also, if you would like your art published in my manga's next volume, please checkout my site to learn how to submit it www.SacredTheManga.com

[@sorakheart]

Can i?!!!! omg omg i will i will post it in my instagram!!!

[@COLORPAPERPRINCESS]

My Mangaka LIFE your channel is very good and i like your videos too :) i subscribed

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Aaaaw ♡ Sweetie, thank you sooo much for enjoying my channel! ♡ I hope you'll find my videos useful ^ U ^

[@rocketmanart7964]

I am doing my manga left to wright

[@eq882]

I've watched some of your videos, not all, so if you've answered, sorry but how do you self publish? Is there a website or something....? thanks In advance, I love your work!

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

No problem, dear ♡ self publishing is a topic I wanted to dedicate a series of videos do because there's a lot I want to cover, and there's a lot one should know before embarking on that journey. So far I jave a video on the pros and cons of self publishing VS Traditional publishing, but please look out for my videos on how to self-publish ♡ +Twenty One Neighbourhood Crybabies Tokyo Ghoul

[@eq882]

+My Mangaka LIFE Okay! Thank you :)

[@muratthemurat191]

i started to do my manga thx for advice p.s i have almost finished the first page

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Murat The Murat YAY! ♡♡♡ So glad I was able to help you, dear!

[@Grubbsandvein]

i made my own character way back as I love role playing, i always get new ideas and stuff for when. i Start of a role play story with a few role play friends that i got, which I might turn into a story (will that help me?))

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Grubbsandvein Role-playing is a great way to create characters because you're forced to live and think as them :) But what do you mean by "will that help me"?

[@Grubbsandvein]

cause i'm hoping to either do a fan-fiction or even but her in my own manga

[@benaiahuchiha-senju7745]

what confuses me is that you made this video about panels and page layouts but 2 videos ago you made a video about how to draw the manga. so do I make the panels first then draw the manga or is it vise-versa?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

This is a series of videos, so please pay attention to the video numbers and you'll know the order in which to watch them etc. +John Gaspar-Francisco

[@skychordsketches3551]

Im wondering how do you put your pages together! Or even making a cover. Can you tell me?

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Hello dear ♡ When you asked "how do you put your pages together" what do you mean exactly? Are you asking how I plan out my pages or are you asking how to take my pages and turn them into a book? And what is it exactly that you'd like to know about making a cover? :3 Get back to me when you can and I'll do my best to help you ^__^

[@skychordsketches3551]

Yea how do you turn your pages into the book itself. And how do you make the covers you know. Glossy and things like that. A regular book cover.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oh! That's because my Manga ARE real books XD They're printed by the thousands in a factory :) The company I cofounded, J.U. Comics, hires a number of companies to produce our merchandise ♡

[@skychordsketches3551]

+My Mangaka LIFE ohhh is that a self publishing company? Idk im so confused!! >_

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

LOL Don't worry, sweetie! :D I'm self published author and my fiancé and I created a company that our Manga will be published under ♡ We don't belong to an established publisher; we are our own publisher :) And so, we hire companies to print our books and we then sell our Manga to stores and at conventions ♡

[@harkhushsidhu8825]

how do you know where the panels go? I mean there are many different shapes and sizes.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Oh! ♡ I talked about that in this video :) You have to keep in mind what the scene you're drawing looks like, figure out the mood of it, and play around with the size and shape of the panel to see if it communicates the mood. You can go through the manga you like and really pay attention to their page layouts to see who they communicated moods and emphasize certain scenes by the size of the panels :) Make notes if you need to ♡ It's a process and takes practice but it's worth it ♡ +Harkhush Sidhu

[@harkhushsidhu8825]

thank you

[@TheAzurinBoyz]

My manga I did it left to right becuase a was rushing

[@trin8471]

Manga is a comic. No different than an american one, only it is from a different country... You can draw a manta style, and still have it left to right if that's your preference, but you could have it right to left, if that is.. No matter your choice don't rush, though! ;)

[@GAMER-kb7tq]

nice job

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+TYK100 NINTENDO Thank you so much! ^ U ^

[@paulydagnino442]

I Love your channel * u * I´ll try to do my own manga with your advices :D

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

So happy you feel that way, sweetie! ^///^ I hope my tips will be useful ♡ +Pauly Dagnino

[@overheat45]

Hi, I have a very important question, sometimes when I read mangas (like the first book of the "Rendez-vous sous la pluie" series), there are rare panels that are cut multiple times, and the next box is smaller than the previous one. (Sorry it's hard to explain I mean, there is the panel, then a small rectangle, and an other one smaller, do you understand? ^^')

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

Can you take a picture of the panels you're refering to and link me to the photo? :)

[@overheat45]

My Mangaka LIFE Ok there it is :) goo.gl/photos/aKBs88PMo292FnaM6 It's the panel on the bottom of the page.

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Okami Otaku Oh yes! I'm very familiar with that technique :) I use that myself (a different variation). That's to show the passage of time ♡ What was your question about those panels? :3

[@overheat45]

+My Mangaka LIFE Oh thanks, my question was "How can I use those, what effects can they create?" ^^

[@MyMangakaLIFE]

+Okami Otaku Aaaah, I see :3 They can be used for a whooole lot of different effects (with a little creativity ♡) but the most common use is for the passage of time. You can show one black panel, one grey, then a white one, and lastly show the new scene (or even the sky). Like that ♡ Play around with it and see what you can come up with! :D