Manga artist
まんがか
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who handles everything from manga story composition to drawing and completing manuscripts, serializing and publishing in magazines or web media.
Description
A manga artist is a profession that expresses self-conceived stories and characters in the form of manga. First, ideas are compiled into name (rough manuscript), then rough sketching, inking, tone pasting, and finishing are done, and serialization and publication are carried out with publishers or web platforms. Schedule management aligned with deadlines, collaboration with editors and assistants are essential, and the ability to continuously announce new works while maintaining quality is required.
Future Outlook
With digitalization and the spread of SNS, opportunities for individuals to directly reach readers are increasing. While the web manga market is expanding and competition is intensifying, cross-media developments domestically and internationally, and expansion of IP business are expected.
Personality Traits
Creative / Detail-oriented / Patient / Proactive / Strong desire for self-expression
Work Style
Freelance / Publisher contract / Remote / Web distribution / Writing work
Career Path
Manga assistant → New manga artist debut → Serial writer → Veteran writer → Editor/original author
Required Skills
Digital paint software operation / Inking / Screen tone pasting / Storyboard creation / Writing
Recommended Skills
Art materials knowledge / Communication skills / Digital tool utilization / SNS marketing / Screen direction / Story composition
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in details such as line thickness and tone pasting affects work quality. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity to create unique worldviews and visuals is essential. |
| Planning & Organization | Need to manage production processes in line with serialization deadlines. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to withstand high pressure such as deadlines and revision requests. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Almost no need for specialized mathematical analysis. |
Aliases
- Manga artist
Related Jobs
- Animator
- Character designer
- Illustrator
- Manga editor