Program

Three Pathways to the Global Future of Manga

We are developing three distinctive distance-learning programs for the creators and specialists who will shape the future of manga.

1

Manga Creator Program

Hone Your Craft. Reach New Audiences Around the World.

For aspiring manga artists and writers. Participants study everything from story structure and drawing fundamentals to producing work for readers around the world, gaining practical experience through partnerships with publishers and industry.

What you’ll learn
Manga production and story structure / Traditional and digital techniques / Copyright, contracts, and IP licensing / Commercial production workshops
2

Manga Professional Program

Help Bring Manga to the World.

For aspiring editors, translators, curators, producers, and other professionals whose work will bring manga to readers and audiences worldwide. Build practical skills in planning, project management, translation, and localization through collaborative projects with publishers and partner organizations around the world.

What you’ll learn
Editing and project planning / Exhibition design / Event production / International cultural outreach
3

Primary and Secondary Education Program

Where a Love of Drawing Begins.

Designed for students from elementary through high school, this program uses manga as a medium for exploring storytelling, creative expression, and bringing ideas to life. Classes and workshops are offered in partnership with schools, complemented by professional development for educators.

What you’ll learn
Hands-on manga creation / Storytelling / Expression and communication skills / Pathways to further study

The Future of Manga Takes Root in Learning.

Our programs create a continuous pathway from early engagement with manga to advanced study, nurturing both manga creators and the professionals who work alongside them. Built on distance learning, the Manga Creator Program, Manga Professional Program, and Primary and Secondary Education Program foster diverse talent and connect Japanese manga culture with audiences around the world.