My CHARACTER DESIGN Tips and Trick From Experience!

How I create my original character design with ALL the GREAT tips and tricks from my professional experience making manga. In this video, Learn how to character design for real.
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Introduction to Character Design 0:00
The Who and Iteration 0:10
Character Design Sheet, Expressions, Poses, and more 0:30
Inspiration and Research 2:25
Practical, Stylistic, etc... 3:44
Prop Design, Weapons 4:31
Inking Lineart 5:15
have Fun Adjust and Experiment 6:26
Silhouette Test 7:06
Artgod Render and Shade 8:11
Choosing Color 9:32
Shape Language 12:21
Final 14:24

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Meet Lord Asher...

[@MLat3]

cool Character, Mine would be a basketball or a pencil

[@superconnor1054]

I'm making my MC like yuta in the beginning of jjk when he was shy and scared few chapters he Will be overpower

[@chrisbullock6477]

I just had an image pop in my head of a high curly top with sides faded and a long rat tail braided, that wraps around his neck with a "Special Bullet" tied at the end of the braid.

[@tonyjackson3270]

Mii wand would be a floating brain, and it would have the ability of “spiteful” or return what is given kind of power like Kirby. The ability to copy other wand powers, and using it right bacc on the original caster. This causes the person of this wand to be strategic. The hidden power of this is like how we use references to make something original. So not only am I using your powers and throwing it bacc at u, but I have the ability to use it in mii own way through studying how u use ur abilities. Lol hopefully this is tolerable @WhytMangaOdunze 🙏🏼😎😆😆

[@kaelthas9970]

He is incredibly hot.

[@ArtByNas]

Whyt, first off I’d like to say your work has inspired me to study art for 3 years and I’m finally in the development stage of my own manga, so thank you for what you do. Also my wand in apple black would be a microphone, I think I’d like to have some type of sound sorcery, it would be cool if you had a character like that. MUCH LOVE!!

[@toxicplayz8368]

🔥

[@VenomDynasty1]

Would love to read ur manga

[@NickEclipse]

Not gonna lie, Ive been an artist for years now and I’ve gotten good but I always find myself trying my best to copy other artists… Which I can do however, I never feel satisfied doing that. One phrase that I can stress from SpiderVerse that didn’t make it to the final cut was when Peter B Parker says to Miles was “Don’t do it like me! Do it like *you* “ Even if your design is absolutely bonkers looking, it’s *yours* *Be Yourself*

[@hanzflackshnack1158]

My instructor (Jesse Justice. DC Comics) told me ten years ago, “you can choose your influences but your style is a fingerprint. You don’t get to decide. Just do gesture drawings and it will happen on its own.” What he was saying didn’t register with me at the time, but ten years later, he was right. How we draw is no more a conscious decision than what you’re inherently attracted to.

[@KlassAnimated]

I’m about to 3D model Sano. You wouldn’t by any chance have an official character sheet of him would you?

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Will have a video soon on him.

[@saturdayam]

The hair is BANGER!

[@user-vw4xp5nt9f]

love how this tutorial isnt just "haha ur doing x and y wrong" but youre really bringing out all the possibilities a character design can be for

[@tennoyamamoto1800]

I knew those tips, (BUT I FORGOT HALF OF THEM!) Always good to get a reminder, especially now that I'm about to redesign a bunch of characters because I decided to rework my manga project's entire worldbuilding for the 4th time because I'm 25 now, I'm actually taking it serious now not a side project just for fun and the world I built when I was 16 was trash and the 18 and 22 years old me just patched it up instead of fixing it

[@bujoodoo1]

That wand concept is one of the coolest power systems I’ve ever heard. My wand would be a bong lol, but it’s a survival bong my partner got it for me on our first anniversary. I would obviously control smoke, doing tricks and what not

[@kingj9664]

Dude you always come up with some cool characters can't wait to see this guy in the next issue or volume

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Vol. 5

[@bobopatchnosuke229]

He has peak design bro. Its insane.

[@danieltyler5693]

Bro I've been watching you since August 2018 and my 5 year anniversary since finding your channel is coming up. It's incredible how you can teach and improve at the same time. I'm proud of you man keep it up and never stop teaching and learning

[@internal343]

Hi whyt, ive been a fan of you since 2019 and i personally learned a lot from you especially making and creating my own character. So to keep it short , thank you for teaching and sharing your tips to me and to the rest of the fans.

[@Trueb3t0ld]

Been waiting for this one

[@idiotskoby]

I love this design man I can't wait to see apple black in animation I know it'd be my favorite series 🔥

[@_-drowsy-_]

Dude I’d love to see your series, it sounds awesome from what I’ve seen/heard from this video alone!

[@luffytaro-jg5ow]

The video I've been waiting on. Nice work as always

[@kylemaganwe3413]

I love these types of vids from whyt manga

[@hallowfish691]

I love your videos! I learn so much and your artstyle is so amazing! Your idea to make wands any object that undergoes a specific ritual or enchantment is genius!

[@zosiabosia8769]

thanks, this was actually rlly helpful

[@ziarasekhi6238]

Very insightful tips and advice. Also, dope design. Love the colours and that confident but sly expression he's got. I gotta go through my character sheets again for my own story now, to see how they can be improved.

[@mismiserables]

This video was really helpful...I've been trying to design a character for over a year and kept getting frustrated (mostly wanting it to be perfect the first time) so I'll try these tips. Also, love the design of your character.

[@threeismynickname980]

You’ve helped me for the longest man and you continue to help, you may not be too hyped up or popular but just know that there are people everywhere who appreciate and enjoy your work Continue to drop banger after banger man we need it! 👍 Side note I created and Apple black chracter and drew it based of your style and it came out really good, his wand is a bubble gum cartridge And I don’t know I was thinking about Hisoka a lot (don’t call the cops 😂) so I made his magic based of bubble gum it’s pretty cool in my opinion

[@ShiraBrattyCatChief]

you have no idea, how much this video helps. thank you like fr 🖤

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Glad it helped!

[@Teuta-vi6it]

Needed this. I love your work! Thank you🖤

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

You're so welcome!

[@senjuart]

you drop this video right on time sensei

[@gameshow4030]

damn that character is dope also rly nice video on this topic appriciate it brah

[@priapuslevi]

I'm learning character design rn so this felt like perfect timing

[@TheWildLancer]

This video in particular was extremly helpful and inspiring. Making me want to pop back on my tablet and draw more even tho I stopped for the day xD

[@SleepyMurda]

Here is the abilities for my OC and his wind which is a part of jays hope you like 1. Color Jay Cyan - Form of the Swift Hawk: Damien's shoes turn an iridescent blue, granting him the ability to soar through the air with incredible speed and agility, akin to a hawk in flight. 2. Color Jay Amber - Form of the Fierce Cheetah: As Damien activates this spell, his shoes transform into a vibrant orange, imbuing him with the lightning-fast sprinting capabilities of a cheetah, allowing him to surpass any opponent in a race or swiftly evade danger. 3. Color Jay Emerald - Form of the Cunning Serpent: By invoking this spell, Damien's shoes take on a striking green hue, empowering him with enhanced stealth and flexibility, enabling him to slither and move through tight spaces unnoticed and strike from unexpected angles. 4. Color Jay Silver - Form of the Electric Eel: As Damien casts this spell, his shoes emanate a shimmering silver glow, granting him the ability to generate and direct powerful electric shocks, which can be utilized for both offensive and defensive purposes. 5. Color Jay Golden - Form of the Fierce Lion: Upon activating this spell, Damien's shoes adopt a majestic golden-yellow color, endowing him with heightened strength, courage, and abundant energy, making him an imposing force in combat. 6. Color Jay Amethyst - Form of the Wise Owl: By invoking this spell, Damien's shoes turn a deep purple, granting him incredible wisdom and heightened perception, allowing him to analyze situations and make calculated decisions with great precision. 7. Color Jay Obsidian - Form of the Agile Panther: As Damien invokes this spell, his shoes transform into a sleek black, granting him enhanced reflexes, acute senses, and maximum agility, enabling him to swiftly maneuver through any obstacle or combat situation. Weakness: Similar to before, the weakness of Damien's wand, "The Jays," lies in the limited duration of each form. Each transformation can only be sustained for a short period, draining impulse from Damien as it is used. Excessive or prolonged use of the forms can result in exhaustion and render him vulnerable until he has time to recharge. Additionally, if Damien loses his shoes or they are damaged, he loses access to his forms until they are repaired or replaced.

[@xxhoodieartzxx2808]

Also love your videos and ceazar is my favorite in apple black he's just that guy man keep up your awesome work and apple black anime when? 💯💯

[@EarthlyArt777]

You've made me realize all my character designs lack GREATLY in detail, for a manga style. If I was going for simplicity, I could publish right now. Thanks man.

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Glad I could help!

[@EarthlyArt777]

@@WhytMangaOdunze Also, my cousin's name is Asher, Lol.

[@Organic_wolf]

Your videos are very helpful man !!

[@WackyChu]

This video is helping me a lot! I’m currently a high school student but I plan to make my own animated show someday. I already have so many characters and stories in my head I just want to explore and draw! I only truly have one character kind of sort of finished-ish based on parts of myself and my childhood OC. But everyone else is a blank slate and I don’t know how to make the characters.

[@strongestmanadlet527]

He looks sooo cooolllllll !!

[@guilhermesousa227]

bro, great content, you just won another subscriber

[@Arty_Apple_Bee]

awesome character, the belts especially

[@DrawnUpComics]

Nice video. 👍🏾 The character looks great!

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Thank you! 👍

[@restingwell1763]

I just saw this video and damn this is awesome!! These are super helpful and I'm gonna take it to heart. Also, I think my wand would be a keychain or a pair of drumsticks (if it is possible to have multiple parts of one wand in Apple Black! I need to start reading it)

[@nephtaliejalbert]

Hello. Helpful information as always! My wand would be a clip earring.

[@afroninjawrld]

Your vids always come in clutch when I need them most. I love your mannequin style, its dope too

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Appreciate that

[@KillerTacos54]

Amazing!!

[@THEGREATANDTERRIBLEmangaARTIST]

(me commenting before I watch video) This is really cool. I be bingeing your channel.

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

thanks!

[@mariambangura9763]

My wand is a spiked baseball bat! You are one of my biggest inspirations in my comic making journey and, i love your art!

[@irung21]

Very well explain

[@Nickjbninetyfive]

Inspirational 🔥🔥🔥

[@Organic_wolf]

Amazing man 🙏🏾🔥

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Thanks 🔥

[@l0ned1ver95]

gun wand is cool i had an rpg character on a rpg inspired on the game Noita. the story goes that he wanted to use a type of infinity spell with his actual wand on his gun to make it have infinite ammo, but he failed and accidentally mixed things up, resulting in a gun that shoots bullets with spells and a wand that fires bullets, just normal bullets.

[@SiaMinaX]

this is such a good video🎉

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Hear that, KZbin?

[@bluefire640]

thanks for your hard work pro I hope your manga be the best manga in the world!!

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Wow, thanks!

[@yuko13371]

Another banger from my favorite mangaka

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Thank you so much!

[@marlondalli2895]

Facts

[@ebenessandoh5790]

My wand in apple black would be a bead bracelet that could shoot it bead like a bullet and always return to me and I would have a the power to control the speed of object organic and inorganic

[@Didouti]

I’d love a whip wand

[@immortaljxck]

Excellent explanation as always man! can't wait to see this character in the next volume. my wand would probably be a black ink brush or a walkman cassette player

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

someone does have a ink brush as a wand, sick choice.

[@immortaljxck]

@@WhytMangaOdunze nice! excited to see it

[@supremeduff]

🔥

[@ProdDeleto1945]

Odunze... you know for a FACT that his shoes look like trunks' boots in og DBZ bro.

[@motheshogaming5593]

The design is fire but, do you normally do in-depth Character Designs for every character or just the more prominent characters?

[@QTcomicsPOP]

I love your videos

[@pimp4843]

❤

[@winginitpodcast]

I like this character, reminds me a little of Coyote Stark in Bleach. I am diggin the design.

[@itadorii433]

Whyt Manga, Could you make a video about hair and costume design pls.

[@kinggavinvoiced2044]

Based on my personality & talents; My wand would be either : (a.) a microphone . (b.) a stylus pen or (c.) A Culinary Tool like a Cleaver or spatula or maybe an apron with every kitchen tool in it.

[@asamabry]

ah, they remind me of philly the kid from cannon busters! 🤲🏾🤲🏾💖💖💖

[@joelafful395]

Can you please make a video on how to draw different types of dreadlocks like maybe two strand twists

[@troycoley-cn5bb]

Simply Fantastic

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Thanks a lot

[@troycoley-cn5bb]

@@WhytMangaOdunze Your Welcome

[@Mazi511]

i can see Jordan Calloway playing this character

[@superconnor1054]

Now i can make my manga monstro 😊👌

[@princeramoroka8508]

I really admire your work since 2020 ❤can you plz do a video about drawing weapons

[@_artditto]

Would u believe I wanted a vid like this, to get more ideas on drawing concepts sheet for a gunslinger

[@marlondalli2895]

Apple Black Anime gonna be 🔥 🔥 maybe my future number 1 Anime?

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

All in due time.

[@saturdayam]

We're working on it.

[@pinkypie0170]

Whyt first off love art work really do but I'm still lost on drawing characters

[@deshaanartist9440]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥dope character design

[@laytdraws]

This is really helpful for me since I’m making characters for my manga too ^-^

[@superconnor1054]

Name

[@laytdraws]

@@superconnor1054 Its still in progress (like making characters and plot) so, it’s going to be out maybe a few months or so. :]

[@superconnor1054]

@@laytdraws :) Alright

[@karoid6409]

​@@laytdrawsyo any progress?

[@laytdraws]

@@karoid6409 hm, a little bit. Busy with school 😅

[@curtistaylor9939]

Mine would probably be something surrounding music or a pencil.

[@banananacentral6187]

I have a personal problem with facial hair. I’ve tried many times before on choosing designs and trying to place them of the characters, and the design either doesn’t look good or I have a difficulty drawing it on a face. Idk how you do it, but if it’s possible I’d really like to know how. Anyways, your designs are super cool and I hope your work gets hella recognized in the near future :]

[@KadetKelly]

my wand would be a pillow or blanket, something that relates to sleep! I’ll be the Freddy Krueger of apple black lol

[@alphaghoul6842]

I feel like lord Asher would be Australian for some reason. For his Ability I think you should do something with sand or maybe gun powder since he uses guns! Also, Amazing work Whyt keep inspiring others while you can! 🎉

[@humorouis2297]

ong

[@coyoteclockworkstudios3140]

Character so often is animus, just the force of the character. It shows how much they live in your head, in the energy of the story. I have definitely had characters where it's like "Yeah, that's them" when you finally make the right drawing. I think my wand would maybe be a horse-shaped whistle? Or a cane with a horse head. Assuming my motif wasn't coyote. If it was coyote I'd totally love a coyote cane.

[@hde2149]

"Your wand cannot be a body part. Get your mind out of the gutter!" 🤣🤣🤣 Made me laugh way harder than I care to admit.

[@dresarcade8074]

I think my wand would be a g shock type sports watch

[@brooooooooo9230]

For my character I was think a cyborg with toxic green acid through out his body and him wearing a hoodie with one arm being replaced with a robot one

[@l1v1ng_d4y_by_d4y]

How did you Learn your style of art such as which books,videos,artist,ect did you use

[@brunojosuequifanda3733]

My wand would be a pincel

[@WisdomThumbs]

Add a poncho to the thumbnail character, and you’ve got the three-armed merc my friend and I designed in high school. Love it, makes me miss those days. EDIT: if I was a character in your manga, my wand would be a #2 pencil with just a nub of the eraser left. Half-length, Dixon Ticonderoga for extra style.

[@JojoBizarreAventure]

MANE IVE MISSED A COUPLE VIDEOS AND JUST NOTICED YOU GOT A WACOM TABLET NOW???? IS IT A GOOD TABLET COMPARED TO THE OTHER ONES YOU'VE HAD SO FAR? PROS AND CONS?

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

It's the best one I've ever had.

[@xxhoodieartzxx2808]

I know this might be random but do you have any advice on working with ohuhu markers? I find myself getting nervous before using them.

[@Danan077]

2:19 if i were in apple black my wand would be a Katana

[@mohammedbologi5388]

Make his favourite weapon/wand be the "GUT BUSTER" a special weapon that shoots a special magic imbued weapon that gives it pain inducing and super heating properties (u prob won't even read this so it's whaeves)

[@adesiyanbolasal527]

My wand would be a paint brush.

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

nice, someone does have a brush as a wand.

[@hanzflackshnack1158]

Wand is a black Staedtler lead holder I’ve been keeping in my pocket for 12 years. Looks like I’m just drawing but I’m casting spells the whole time…

[@Teno-]

what would u say to artist that back away from some projects because how daunting the task looks sometimes (Im artists)

[@drewkuartsenko]

Nice dude nice. I just made my video on character design ✌🏾✍🏾

[@ZoroD.Lost.]

Whyte manga can you hokd a contest to choose 5 og characters from your subcribers to add to your story

[@bloxzz6939]

2:19 for context My wand would be glasses

[@zulterithcreations6791]

I noticed in your brush list you have a bunch of "braids" to chose from! Are these custom that you made yourself or did you get a brushpack of them?

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

I made them.

[@MyWayStudios-ty9wt]

Ave been following for years now just have one question what graphic tab do you use

[@WhytMangaOdunze]

Wacom 22inch Cintiq, my tools www.amazon.com/shop/whytmanga

[@Littledrawyarts]

I feel Asher would have a deep kinda cowboy voice to him idk

[@doodlesanddrawing365]

My wand would be an ink pen

[@phyxolatle]

how long have you been drawing to put all of this to canvas .... like ran me down form when you started drawing to getting your tablet and the softwares you used to now ... if you dont mind

[@phyxolatle]

and how long did this session take for this art piece

[@Mammalmage]

My wand would either be a pencil or a toy dinosaur.

[@nagi_thevengeful_]

Ugghhh you make something so hard look simple af… Is there anything you can’t draw!? 😂😂😂

[@tarotteapot7825]

so a wand cant be a living body part, what about not living? bones? taxidermized animals or body bits? or could a living animal be a body part and it just cant be a human? if so why? could you use another person as a wand or would the ritual end up killing anything living in it?also if necromancy exists how does that factor in?