レッスンをお休みしたら振替できますか？

体験終了後、レギュラー会員になった場合は他の曜日に振替可能です。

What days and times are trial lessons available?

Trial lessons take place during our regular lessons, so students join an actual class. They are held at the same times as our regular lessons.

What payment methods are available for the monthly fee?

You can choose to pay the monthly fee either by credit card or by direct debit from your bank account.

What happens if I miss a lesson?

You can book a make-up lesson if you miss a class. Absences and make-up lesson bookings can be easily managed through our student app.

Does a parent or guardian need to attend the lesson with their child?

A parent or guardian does not need to attend the lesson. For the trial lesson, we do ask that a parent or guardian help with checking the Zoom connection at the beginning. After that, if there are no issues with the connection or operation, the child may take part in the lesson on their own.

英語版　子ども向けマンガ教室 | 子どものための　マンガ教室

Q: How long is each lesson, and what does a typical lesson look like?

Each lesson is 60 minutes long.The exact content varies depending on the class, but for lessons with a specific project or goal, the general flow is as follows. Trial lessons follow the same format, as students take part in an actual class.・Instructor's explanation and live demonstration (10–15 minutes)↓・Drawing time (20 minutes)※The instructor shares their screen and draws alongside the students.↓・Question time (via chat or with microphone on)

Online Manga Classes for Kids

Why Choose Us

POINT

POINT 01

Part of a well-established illustration school with over 800 students across Japan.

Created by Kodomo Design Academy, a children's illustration school with locations across Japan. Since 2022, our lessons have inspired over 800 children nationwide to explore their creativity through art. We now offer that same trusted teaching quality in a specialist manga programme designed especially for young artists.

POINT 02

A curriculum filled with answers to children’s “I want to know!” moments.

Developed in collaboration with the professional manga artists who teach at Children’s Design Academy and have a deep understanding of the challenges children commonly face, this curriculum is specially designed to support young learners. Students will learn essential manga techniques, including character design, panel composition and emotional expression.

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POINT 03

Learn from Home – Fully Online

Children can join live, real-time lessons with professional instructors from the comfort of their own room, where they usually enjoy drawing and creating. All they need is an internet connection and a computer or tablet with Zoom installed. Parents can also easily report absences and arrange make-up lessons through our dedicated app.

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Our Courses

COURSE

Lesson Overview

LESSON

\ All Skill Levels Welcome/

Creating original characters
How to create four-panel manga (yonkoma)
Composition and angles
Character posture, walking movements, and poses
Techniques for expressing emotions through panels and dialogue
Using panels effectively to convey feelings and mood
Speed lines and visual effects
Speech bubbles and dialogue writing

…and much more!

Creating manga involves much more than drawing. It draws on a wide range of creative skills, imagination and knowledge.

Whether your child already enjoys creating their own four-panel manga or is looking forward to trying manga-making for the very first time, this course offers an engaging and enjoyable learning experience for all.

What Students Will Learn

Inside Our Lessons

MOVIE

Our Instructors

TEACHER

Iida

I began my career at an entertainment company, where I worked on character design and development for both home console and arcade games before becoming a freelance illustrator.

Since then, I have created numerous illustrations used as props in films and television dramas. I was honoured to receive an Encouragement Award in the 15th Manga Awards (Autumn Division) hosted by Alphapolis.

I currently work as a professional manga artist while also teaching as a special lecturer in manga and illustration at several schools.

More recently, I created the fictional girls’ manga “Koisuru Amika”, which appears as a prop in the live-action adaptation of Yano-kun no Futsuu no Hibi (Yano-kun’s Ordinary Days).

Hara

Hello! I'm Hara, an illustrator and manga artist from Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.

While studying at an art university, I work as a freelance illustrator and manga artist, mainly creating content for online media. I draw manga across a wide range of genres, from black-and-white manga manuscripts and background art assistance to full-colour report comics.

I absolutely love drawing cute girls with a pop and distinctive style! Let’s work together to bring the things you love to life through art!

Mii

Hello! I'm Mii.

I love drawing manga and creating characters. I have received awards in manga competitions, had my work published in magazines, and worked as an assistant on a manga series.

I'm looking forward to seeing all the manga and characters you create!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q&A

How long is each lesson, and what does a typical lesson look like?

Each lesson is 60 minutes long.
The exact content varies depending on the class, but for lessons with a specific project or goal, the general flow is as follows. Trial lessons follow the same format, as students take part in an actual class.

・Instructor's explanation and live demonstration (10–15 minutes)
↓
・Drawing time (20 minutes)
※The instructor shares their screen and draws alongside the students.
↓
・Question time (via chat or with microphone on)

レッスンをお休みしたら振替できますか？: 体験終了後、レギュラー会員になった場合は他の曜日に振替可能です。

What days and times are trial lessons available?: Trial lessons take place during our regular lessons, so students join an actual class. They are held at the same times as our regular lessons.

What payment methods are available for the monthly fee?: You can choose to pay the monthly fee either by credit card or by direct debit from your bank account.

I’m not familiar with Zoom. Is there another way to take the lessons?

As our school operates entirely online, all lessons are conducted through Zoom, so its use is required. Zoom is free to use and can be accessed on a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Before your lesson, please download the Zoom app. Once your booking has been confirmed, we will send you a Zoom link or meeting ID, which you can use to join the lesson.

There's no need to worry if you're using Zoom for the first time. We will provide you with a simple guide during your trial lesson.

What happens if I miss a lesson?: You can book a make-up lesson if you miss a class. Absences and make-up lesson bookings can be easily managed through our student app.

Does a parent or guardian need to attend the lesson with their child?: A parent or guardian does not need to attend the lesson. For the trial lesson, we do ask that a parent or guardian help with checking the Zoom connection at the beginning. After that, if there are no issues with the connection or operation, the child may take part in the lesson on their own.

Join a Free Trial Lesson

FREE TRIAL

Try two lessons for free!

What are the instructors like, and what kind of lessons can you take?

Take a look at the schedule and try an actual class for yourself!

※If you submit your cancellation request by the 20th of the month, the following month's payment will not be charged.

Book Your Free Trial Lesson Now

How to Get Started

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STEP
01

After registering via LINE, choose your preferred trial lesson date from the calendar and make a booking.

Please select a date and time that works for you.

STEP
02

Follow the instructions on LINE and receive your Zoom link for the lesson.

Please follow the instructions shown on the screen after completing your booking to find your Zoom link and lesson details.

STEP
03

On the Day of the Lesson

When it is time for your lesson, please click the Zoom link provided in advance and wait to be admitted. Once the instructor has granted access, you will be able to join the lesson.

STEP
04

Enjoy your 60-minute lesson!

Until you feel comfortable, it's perfectly fine to keep your camera off during the lesson.

Once you become more confident, we encourage you to turn your camera on, communicate directly with the instructor, and take an active part in the class.

About Us

About

The Children's Manga School was created as a specialised programme of the Kodomo Design Academy, organised by the Developmental Diversity Association. It was established with a focus on teaching children how to create manga.

For around ten years, we have been supporting parents raising children with developmental disabilities and those who may be considered to be in the grey area of developmental needs. In 2021, we became an incorporated association.

In September 2022, we launched the online art school Kodomo Design Academy® as part of our efforts to create a welcoming place for children who may find it difficult to attend mainstream extracurricular classes.

Today, we offer a wider range of courses and classes that are open to all children. Guided by our theme, “Pursuing What You Love”, children learn from professional instructors and spend their time drawing with excitement, fully immersed in what they love.

In April 2025, we launched a new school specialising in manga, inspired by our desire to help children further develop their creativity and powers of expression.

The quality of our instructors and lessons is the same as that developed through the Children's Design Academy.

Just like the Children's Design Academy, the children are at the heart of everything we do.

Our instructors and staff are dedicated to creating a place where children can truly enjoy themselves, feel excited and inspired, and always have somewhere to go to fully immerse themselves in the things they love.

Learn directly from professional illustrators and manga artists.