Manga Matrix Create Unique Characters Using the Japanese Matrix System

Manga Matrix Create Unique Characters Using the Japanese Matrix System by Hiroyoshi Tsukamoto is an illustrated guide published by Harper Collins on August 8, 2006. This book presents a grid method designed to help artists master manga, a popular comic style. Through the use of a unique Japanese system, readers can plot and cross-section elements on a matrix diagram, enabling the creation of an infinite variety of original characters, creatures, and multiformed beasts.

In this edition, readers will find a comprehensive approach to character design, featuring angels, demons, dragons, monsters, and robots, along with detailed descriptions of costumes and personalities for each. Manga Matrix serves as a valuable resource for both budding artists and seasoned professionals, offering insights into the creative process of manga character development. With 172 pages of content, this book is suitable for anyone interested in the art of comics and graphic novels.