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Making a Manga: Characters
The Character and how to make them!
 By Chris RileyTHE CHARACTER is everything in manga.There is no plot without the characters.There is no action without them.There is no manga without them.So...how do you make a character? OK well let’s make a good guy. The main character.What is he? Is he strong willed? Cool? Strong built? Stupid? Weak willed? Wild? Gentle,perky, or selfish?Choose one. The MOST common main character type is strong willed (curse Sailor Moon!=D)So we have a strong willed character. We draw him accordingly. Firm lifting eyebrows,closed mouth in a reversed v shape, short hair for girls, defined position; these are what weadd in for a strong willed character.1. Cool - Different kinds, cruel, artistic, delicate etc. Narrow eyebrows. Slender look. Longsharp eyes. Clear nose line. Glasses can add a sense of sophistication.2. Wild - perky hair, grinning, bigger eyes, unkempt look, big eyebrows, very masculine.3. Perky/cute - short/tied back hair, eye wide open (lol no pun intended), more child like faceproportions, small nose, ribbon's on girls can add a sense of cuteness.4. Gentle - always smiling, eyebrows far apart (close together makes strong impression)narrow droopy eyes, long hair, round faces.5. For the calm guy you could add those eyes that Bulma's mother has in DBZ [up-side downU’s].6. Weak willed - delicate, drawn like the gentle people, usually a troubled expression.7. Strong Willed AND selfish - strong, with a lot of pride, eyes are lifted up; curled, detailedhair makes them look richer.8. Evil dudes - eyes are usually like triangles, most of the eyes are white. Pupils are smallblack dots. Look of strength. Usually big and bulky with spiky or no hair.OK now that that's through with (whew) on to the next part.To finish the drawing, add a few weapons and some neat armor/clothing (depending on thecharacter, if your character needs it use it, if not don't =D )
 
OK now for the rest of your character.What does he/she like? Dislike?What are a few shticks (sp?) that he/she has? (They are like Goku eating a ton of foodalways, Serena always being clumsy, Ash being a annoying little twit...nm that's not one >) ,and Gene always rushing into danger. I know I'm only using the US TV ones, but heck,everyone knows 'em right?)What angers them? What happens when they're angry?How do they attack?Now that that's done, do it a few more times for the rest of the main characters. This is notneeded for supporting characters. (The inn keeper, grocery store manager, villain they fightonce... etc.)Once you know your characters inside out, can draw them attacking other people, interactingwith other people, expressing their emotions etc, then its time to start drawing the manga.....Stay tuned for #2 - Beginning the Manga!(Authors note: This tutorial comes from mostly my experience and the How to Draw Manga#1, Power Up Manga Techniques for Beginners (good book =-D ) I hope this helps and willmake more soon =D )
CHARACTERS AND THE STORIES THAT SUITS THEM
 by MichelleIn order to make a story, you have to have a main character, his friends, enemies, and justrandom people. When you make the characters and draw them, you need to see their characteristics and create a story that matches it.Some stories have to do with normal people with normal lives. Others have to do with other worlds and such. If you want it to do with other worlds, you will have to create the world, thecreatures, and the people. You can make the storyline when you gave it enough thought!Also, when making a story with normal people, usually it is in Japan. A lot of people like toput school uniforms on the main characters. It's a little easier because they will always bewearing the same things.Every story needs to be funny, serious, adventurous, creative, and lovely at some point. Ienjoy the anime 'Rurouni Kenshin' because it has all of those things jam packed into oneseries. Writing a story needs to be specific, clear, and fun at the same time. Have fun withyour stories ^. ^
 
How to Write Out a Manga in 3 Easy Steps
By NisarenI was really overwhelmed when I first tried to tackle writing it and I found a really simpleway to get started with the script at least. Having a simple process can really help if you don'tknow where to start. There are basically three steps. I'll post examples using the script I'vebeen developing.1. Write a
1-2 Paragraph Synopsis
of your story.
Title:
Rebirth
Synopsis:
Paden is the young Warden of an old dragon. When a dragon dies it issaid that its Warden must sacrifice himself so that another dragon will replace it.Paden’s dragon becomes ill and Erin, his love interest, becomes depressed because she knows he will leave forever soon. The dragon dies and gives Padenhis kuroiflamme which he takes and runs off with. After a long journey Padenfinally collapses. A blinding flash occurs and a mountain forms with a newdragon uncurling its wings at the top of the mountain.Erin has been inconsolable for the past couple of weeks since Paden left. Shelooks up out over the horizon and sees a dragon coming back. She runs to thebay to greet it and sees a scar on the dragon’s face that had been in the sameposition on the Paden’s face. She smiles as she looks up at him with tears in her eyes.
2.
Page planning
- Here you figure out how many pages you need to tell eachpart of the story. This helps with pacing the story. My story is 31 pages longincluding a title page.
1:
Title Page
2-5:
Paden is taking care of the dragon. Erin enters and brings him a tray of food and he smiles at her, they share lunch together 
6-7:
Paden’s dragon acted belligerently while Erin was there, Paden defends her and ends up with a gash down the left side of his face.
8-11:
Erin feels horrible that he was injured because of her. She sits by his bed,Paden has the left side of his face bandaged. Paden calms her and they embrace.
12:
Paden enters his dragon’s chambers to find it sick. He calls out for help and soon there are lots of people working to figure out what is wrong. Erin looks onfrom afar distressed.
13:
The dragon dies and gives Paden his kuroiflamme (black flame) and heleaves the Pillar with one last look back at Erin
14-17:
Paden runs far to the south through varying terrain in search of thedragon. Erin grieves while looking out of a window facing south.
18-19:
Paden is unable to find any sign of dragons and continues searching. Erinsits now in front of the window and turns down food that is offered.
20:
Paden finally reaches his limit and lays down, says his apologies to Erinwhom he sees in his thoughts.
21:
Paden’s body is consumed by the black fire and a large flash occurs.
22-23:
The ground shakes and a pillar of black fire rises to the sky. A new
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