DRAWING MANGA BOYS
Romantic tales of heroism and romance are very popular in manga. Here is an
example of a typical dashing swordsman, with his graceful billowing blouse-top and
tight-leg pants set off by a scarlet sash at the waist. His sword hangs at his side in a
brown leather scabbard.SwAS hbUCkLIN g S wORDSMAN
Start with the basic
figure lines, then
draw in a high collar
top with billowing
sleeves that go to
tight frilled cuffs.Next draw in some
slim-leg pants, ending
in a slight flare midway
down the calf. Draw
some boots with a thin
sole and slight heel.
Draw a wide sash at
the waist, with hori-
zontal lines to show
creases in the fabric.Add a sword, slung
down by the waist on
a diagonal strap, and
finish the drawing with
a double-breasted
flap on the front of
the top.