Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains

How to create villains the Hirohiko Araki way!

Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains gives you a front-row seat as the maestro 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 into characters like DIO, and a study of the panel layout of The JOJOLands, this book will be a crucial part of your manga development.

About the author

Hirohiko Araki

Product details

• Authors: Hirohiko Araki
• Publisher: Viz Media, Subs. of Shogakukan Inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.09.2026
• EAN: 9781974765539
• ISBN: 978-1-9747-6553-9
• No. of pages: 216
• Weight: 354 g
• Series: Manga in Theory and Practice
• Subjects: Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Humanities, art, music > Art