Brand: Coloso.
Price: 180 USD
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Instructor

Perdizzion

Comic Artist

Hi! I'm Perdizzion, also known as Citra, an illustrator and manga artist based in Indonesia! I've always had an interest in manga and comics in general since I was in elementary school—from copying old-school manga books in libraries, to scouring through the Japanese section in local bookstores. I'd try to find out the best way I could learn how to make manga pages on my own.

After years of tinkering with the manga style, I found my voice in stories that focus on inter-character relationships and heartwarming stories, with a touch of humor here and there. Through manga, I learned to improve many other artistic skills as well: anatomy, composition, values, etc. Not only that, it also greatly increased my confidence in writing by knowing how to use dialogue as effective as possible without denying their impact.

Over the course of my journey, I've managed to self-publish 6 fancomics (doujinshi), released in multiple conventions and online shops, that were incredibly well-received by my audience. Through these books, I found out a lot of things about myself, and how my storytelling ebbs and flows. For this reason, while I don’t come from an academic art background, I believe that this hands-on experience is what I bring to this class. My goal is to help you understand manga through real practice, clear storytelling, and making work that connects with readers.

Interview

Meet the Instructor

Question 01

What led you to choose this topic and what sets this class apart from others?

I’ve loved manga-style comics since I was young, as I’ve always seen them as a powerful way to tell stories. When I first started learning, quality resources were scarce. This inspired me to create a class that compiles everything I’ve learned into one course focused on the key elements of manga.

This class goes beyond the basics. You will learn to combine fundamentals with your personal storytelling goals, including balancing action and romance, adding effects that bring scenes to life, and creating impactful panels with effective dialogue. By mastering these elements, you can craft stories that resonate with both you and your audience.

Question 02

How did your industry journey begin, and how does your experience prepare students for the future?

I’ve been drawing ever since I could hold a pencil, but I began pursuing it as a career in 2018. I didn’t study art academically and learned mostly through reading comics and feedback from peers. I started with small commissions, then posted manga panels online, and eventually sold fancomics that always sold out at conventions. This experience shows that dedicating time to your passion can lead to success.

Manga has long been a significant part of the art industry, and demand for it continues to grow. Even with new technologies, people still ask, "Can you recommend a comic to read?" From long-running series to one-shot rom-coms or horror mysteries, manga offers storytelling that feels unique and deeply human. This class prepares students to create compelling manga that meets this ongoing demand, helping them build skills to succeed in both traditional and digital platforms.

Question 03

What are the essential skills for this industry, and how do you define success?

Before entering the industry, it’s important to have a foundation in basic art fundamentals, human anatomy, perspective, and values. Even if you’re still learning, it’s perfectly fine to start creating manga, as making comics is one of the best ways to improve multiple skills simultaneously.

For industry-standard tools, it’s recommended to have:
- Clip Studio Paint (PRO / EX): optimized for digital manga pages
- A drawing tablet: any preferred model (I use a Wacom Cintiq 22)

I define success in manga as building trust with your audience. I’ll never forget selling out my first fancomic at a convention and realizing that people valued my artwork enough to spend their hard-earned money on it. Success, for me, became consistent across multiple events, when people repeatedly sought out my art because they trusted I would deliver quality work.

Question 04

What are some common misconceptions about this industry, and how would you debunk them?

Many people feel intimidated by the manga industry, thinking they must match the skill of famous Japanese creators. It’s important to remember that even these creators started small, selling comics at conventions and producing many rough drafts before achieving the works we know today. You don’t need to be perfect to start. Like any skill, mastering the fundamentals first and building from there is what matters most.

Question 05

Do you have any advice for your students?

No matter your skill level, always start small. It's easy to be intimidated by multiple pages of fast-paced action scenes and complicated panels, but if you break them down into small pieces, they'll always look more doable. If you're entry-level: start with only a couple pages to your story first, nothing too complex. If you're more experienced: break the stories into a few plot points and thumbnails first, then go into more details as you go. Remember: simplicity is key.

Class Details

You'll Learn

Manga Foundations & Technical Setup

Learn the basics of manga structure, pacing, visual language, and essential technical preparation needed before starting a project.

Story Development & Reference Building

Create concepts, develop worlds and characters, and gather visual references to establish tone, genre, and style of your manga.

Scriptwriting & Narrative Planning

Turn ideas into a structured manga script, organize scenes and dialogue, and plan pacing for clear, engaging storytelling.

Thumbnailing, Layouts & Page Planning

Use thumbnails, panel flow, and early layouts to shape how your story will visually unfold on each page.

Production: Sketching, Inking, and Linework

Sketch pages, frame panels, place text, refine compositions, and ink with controlled line weight for clarity and impact.

Finishing & Publishing: Screentones, Effects & Final Output

Apply screentones, shading, VFX/SFX, create cover art, export files correctly, and prepare your manga for digital or print release.

Curriculum

In-Depth Look

**Class release dates and content are subject to change without prior notice.

Required Tools

This course will use Clip Studio Paint (EX / PRO) minimum version 1.0.0.
Please purchase and install these program(s) for an optimized chapter experience.

*These programs and/or materials will not be provided with the chapter.

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Build Your Own Manga: Develop Your Style, Story, and Complete Comic Pages

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Manga Foundations: Structure, Flow & Visual Language

Project Setup & Technical Preparation

Pre-Production I: Story Concept & Reference Building

Pre-Production II: Scriptwriting for Manga

Pre-Production III: Thumbnailing & Layout Design

Production I: Sketching, Frames & Text Planning

Production II: Inking & Line Weight Control

Production III: Screentones, Beta, VFX & SFX

Finalization: Cover Art, Exporting & Printing

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Build Your Own Manga: Develop Your Style, Story, and Complete Comic Pages

Class Details

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OT

Manga Foundations: Structure, Flow & Visual Language

Project Setup & Technical Preparation

Pre-Production I: Story Concept & Reference Building

Pre-Production II: Scriptwriting for Manga

Pre-Production III: Thumbnailing & Layout Design

Production I: Sketching, Frames & Text Planning

Production II: Inking & Line Weight Control

Production III: Screentones, Beta, VFX & SFX

Finalization: Cover Art, Exporting & Printing

Outro

Important Notice

Perdizzion