Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains

Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains

$25.00* COMING AUG 25 (last updated 08/20/2026)

How to create villains the Hirohiko Araki way!

Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains gives you a front-row seat as Hirohiko Araki, creator of the globally popular manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, shares the techniques of making a great villain, examines his own work, and breaks down the four basic structures of manga. With commentary from his editor, investigations of characters like DIO, and a study of the panel layout of The JOJOLands, this book will be a crucial part of your manga development.


Publisher: Viz Media

Category: Books & Light Novels

Release Date: 08/25/2026

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