The techniques first developed for shoujo, or manga intended for female readers, have now become the standard in all of modern manga. This edition in the popular series reveals these techniques in extraordinary detail and precision.

• Chapter 1 focuses on drawing characters, with particular emphasis on faces and facial expressions, hairstyles (more than two dozen are covered), body motion, and clothing (including wrinkles and folds).
• Chapter 2 examines backgrounds and perspective.
• Chapter 3 provides extensive information on the story-creation process.
• Chapter 4 looks at the development of manga manuscripts and the tools used by artists.