From the prestigious comic illustration studio Ikari comes the ultimate guide to how to draw gothic manga. Each vivid, full-color character illustration is broken down into six stages accompanied by step-by-step instructions to take the artist from initial black-and-white sketches to a vibrant, fully costumed collection of characters. This detailed manual pairs advanced illustration techniques with step-by-step instructions, and features an original cast of gothic princesses and princes, brooding and tough yet vulnerable enough to take the spotlight of any manga cartoon.