MU Campus Blog http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog The Manga University Campus Blog: your current source for Manga University news, products, announcements and more Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:27:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Manga University’s USA Tour! http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1050 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1050#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:35:19 +0000 Japanime http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1050 Manga University has announced a coast-to-coast tour of the United States this spring that will include stops at six of the nation’s biggest pop culture and book conventions.

The three-month tour will kick off in Seattle (Sakura-Con, April 2-4), then head to Chicago (C2E2, April 16-18), Los Angeles (LA Times Festival of Books, April 24-25), New York (Book Expo America, May 25-27), the San Francisco Bay Area (FanimeCon, May 28-31), and Los Angeles again (Anime Expo, July 1-4).

In between convention stops, Manga University employees will conduct workshops at several schools and libraries across the country.

“We’re looking forward to getting together with manga and anime fans throughout the United States,” said Manga University founder Glenn Kardy. “Most Japanese manga companies fly in, attend one or maybe two events, then immediately head back home. Not us — we’re going to hang out for a while so people can really get to know us.”

For more information or to schedule a Manga University workshop at your school or library, please write to us via our contact page.

]]> http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1050 0 Manga University Workshop with Atsuhisa Okura: How to Draw Backgrounds http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1043 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1043#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:50:32 +0000 Japanime http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1043 Manga University brings you a face-to-face tutorial from Atsuhisa Okura, author of Moe USA and illustrator of 50 Things We Love About Japan.

In this workshop, Okura-sensei demonstrates how to draw a basic background using single-point perspective. You’ll also learn how to draw people and props in proportion to your backdrop.

]]> http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1043 5 Coming Next Week to MU… http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1031 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1031#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:40:36 +0000 Japanime http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1031

Last week a mysterious bunny hopped onto the MU home page. Many of you suspected it was the sign of a new manga on the horizon… Well, you were right — and we can’t wait to tell you all about it! Manga University is proud to announce “StepMania: The Manga,” an all-new, original comic based on the wildly popular dance/rhythm game.

Made in consultation with the game’s creator, Chris Danford, and written by up-and-coming Japanese manga artist Uno Shino, “StepMania: The Manga” follows the exploits of a brash high-schooler named Yukino as she is thrown headfirst into the world of StepMania by her best friend and veteran dancer Momo, who works at the local arcade.

“StepMania: The Manga” is a fast-paced mixture of humor, adventure and lots of dancing that is a must-read for manga fans and gamers alike. There are even a few game-related tips sprinkled through the story to get readers more involved in the game and its massive community.

Two pages of “StepMania: The Manga” will be released free of charge every week on mangauniversity.com. Readers and fans are also invited to comment and offer feedback on the comic as it’s being made!

Head to stepmaniathemanga.com every day leading up the launch of the comic to read character bios, story summaries, and more!

]]> http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1031 13 What Is This Bunny Doing At Manga University?! http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1019 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1019#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:44:04 +0000 Japanime http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1019
You’ll never guess what Manga University is up to next! Or will you? In the comments below, try to guess what this mysterious rabbit is all about!

]]> http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1019 47 Manga Tarot of the Week http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=981 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=981#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:22 +0000 Japanime http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=981 How it works: Before looking at the card and explanation below, think of a question that you would like some advice on, the more specific the better. For instance, don’t ask vague questions like “what does my future hold?” Pick something really specific like “How should I tell my friend I really like them?” or “Should I run for class president?”

Because each tarot card has a specific meaning you can take that meaning as advice to answer your question. Of course you can’t rely on the tarot to be your only answer, but it can often make a choice clearer or provide a different prospective that hadn’t occurred to you.

…Okay, got your question? Read on for your tarot!

cardImage066The Two of Coins

Very few people have an easy path when it comes to money. You’ve got to take the ups with the downs, and the Two of Coins is a reminder that there will be plenty of downs to go along with every up.

Did it help answer your question? Let us know by leaving a comment and come back next week for a new tarot reading!

]]> http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=981 3 Japanese Word of the Day for December 7th, 2009 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1013 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1013#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:00:02 +0000 Japanime http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1013 jwotd01Today’s Word: 返事（へんじ）Reply. The MU staff loves to get @ replies to our Twitter account. Send us a メッセージ in 日本語 today and we’ll write back!

]]> http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1013 3 Japanese Word of the Day for December 4th, 2009 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1011 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1011#comments Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:44 +0000 Japanime http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1011 jwotd01Today’s Word: 出前（でまえ）Delivery (food). メール isn’t the only thing we do with our phones in Japan. Texting an order for 出前 sushi is always fun!

]]> http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1011 1 Manga Tarot of the Week http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=971 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=971#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 09:54:57 +0000 Japanime http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=971 How it works: Before looking at the card and explanation below, think of a question that you would like some advice on, the more specific the better. For instance, don’t ask vague questions like “what does my future hold?” Pick something really specific like “How should I tell my friend I really like them?” or “Should I run for class president?”

Because each tarot card has a specific meaning you can take that meaning as advice to answer your question. Of course you can’t rely on the tarot to be your only answer, but it can often make a choice clearer or provide a different prospective that hadn’t occurred to you.

…Okay, got your question? Read on for your tarot!

cardImage042The Six of Cups

You’re in a time of self-reflection, and thinking about the past a lot. Things seemed so much simpler then, didn’t they? The Six of Cups also represents innocence and childhood memories.

Did it help answer your question? Let us know by leaving a comment and come back next week for a new tarot reading!

]]> http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=971 2 Japanese Word of the Day for December 3rd, 2009 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1009 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1009#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 05:00:50 +0000 Japanime http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1009 jwotd01Today’s Word: 送る (おくる) To send. Nowadays it seems people in Japan tend to メールを送る (send e-mail) more than they 電話で話す (talk on the phone).

]]> http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1009 0 Japanese Word of the Day for December 2nd, 2009 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1007 http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1007#comments Wed, 02 Dec 2009 05:00:12 +0000 Japanime http://howtodrawmanga.com/blog/?p=1007 jwotd01Today’s Word: 話す (はなす) To speak. The kanji 話 combines radicals meaning “to say” (言) and “tongue” (舌), and by itself can mean “story.”

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