5 Illustration & Manga YouTube Channels to Spark Ideas
Turn ideas into characters: 5 YouTube channels for illustration and manga—line art, anatomy, style, and storytelling. Free tutorials for all levels.
Illustration and manga aren’t just drawings—they’re worlds built from lines. Every stroke is a chance to invent characters, stories, and emotions. If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your own characters come alive, these YouTube channels are the perfect spark.
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mikeymegamega
Artist who makes anime how to draw tutorial videos as well as fanart! Anything art based from the sketchbook to digital, as well as digital drawing tablet reviews.
Sophie chan
My name is Sophie and I’m a self-taught Manga artist. The author of the Ocean of Secrets Manga series published by TOKYOPOP in English and German. Having my own Manga was my childhood dream, even though I never got the chance to study it, I learned through observations and books. I hope to help you learn how to draw through my channel and inspire you to achieve your dreams too!
Ethan Becker
Animation in LA: Voltron, DOTA, Netflix, Dreamworks, Warner Bros, Studio Mir-
Director/Supervisor, Visual Development, Background design/painting, Character design, Storyboards --------------------------------------------------
I’m a working professional in the animation/film industry- now doing youtube full-time and teaching pro classes! https://www.radhowtoclass.com/projects
markcrilley
How-to-Draw Videos on Every Conceivable Subject! Published author/illustrator of more than 40 books, including Mastering Manga, Brody’s Ghost and The Drawing Lesson.
LavenderTowne
Hi! I’m Haley. I draw comics and character designs and midway through art school I accidentally became a Youtuber! 🌟If you like cartoony art and creepy redesigns I’m your girl.
(The email below is for business inquiries only please! 💞)
Sycra
Art videos that educate, entertain and inspire.
Don’t wait for “someday.” Open one of these channels, sketch a character tonight, and step into the story only you can tell.
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