Beastmen/Anthropomorphs Tips for Designing Humans (Japanese)

A book on anthropomorph techniques that is filled with a wealth of knowledge and love for living things.

The author of «The Human Horse» and «Warriors of the Iron World» explains how to design and draw the "humanoid"! There are many different ways to describe the word jingo, from anthropomorphic, beastman, and kemomimi to creature and monster. The expressions required vary depending on the media used, such as manga, anime, and games. It is important to understand not only the appearance, but also the physical structure, movement, and ecology of the creature to be depicted, so that it can be projected onto the character's personality and behavior. The author's respect for and extensive knowledge of living things are the backbone of his explanations, which go beyond drawing techniques to include how to observe and think about them.