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Manga University 101

Manga University 101

How to Draw Manga and More

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286 reviews
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Released
August 1, 2011
Updated
May 27, 2026

Developer

Japanime Y.K.
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Learn to draw manga and anime with interactive tutorials and a digital drawing toolbox. Create your own art using various pens, pencils, and markers, then share it or save it. Access a catalog of books and video tutorials from renowned art professionals.

✓Interactive drawing tutorials
✓Digital drawing toolbox
✓Multi-width pens, pencils, markers
✓Share and save artwork
✓Catalog of manga books
✓YouTube video gallery
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What users say about Manga University 101

Reviews of Manga University 101 are mostly positive: the Books app is rated 2.8/5 from 4 App Store ratings. What users like most: helpful tutorials, improved drawing skills. Top complaints: crashes and bugs, lacking content and features. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Helpful tutorials
  • 🚀Improved drawing skills
  • 💡Great for beginners
  • 😊Awesome app
  • 🎨Useful for learning manga drawing

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍Lacking content and features
  • 💰Paid content required
  • 🎨Limited drawing tools
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What's New in Manga University 101

3.2.2

May 27, 2026

Sono-chan keeps a close eye on the app, and found some code we needed to clean up. She also guarantees that no manga characters were harmed in the making of this app.

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User reviews

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THIS APP IS SO GOOD OMG?!?!

This app is actually really useful, I’ve always had some artsy side but I never was that good, I drew an eye from the male tutorials, and omg!? My eyes have never looked better. I’m definitely gonna continue using this app and you should definitely get it!! It helps so much if you wanna learn to draw!!
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Ffael0vesy0u

This is trash

It is just an image I can’t do anything I hate this app,boooooooo
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Doesn’t work!

I opened the app and it doesn’t work, it only shows half of the app and half black screen. I paid for it and it doesn’t even function.
I can’t even click on anything. Please, fix this.
Bbenjiixi

DIDNT WORK

Paid and didnt work.
HHarimuji

Hang on IPAD pro

I just bought the app and downloaded to my iPad Pro, it actually hangs and I cant even launch any functions once I reached the main page...why?
TKTimo kok
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Crashes on launch

Bug

Hair tutorial images not loading

Bug

Face tutorial not working

Bug

Compatibility issues with older devices

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

More character tutorials

Feature

Step-by-step instructions

Feature

Male body drawing tutorials

Feature

Hair and hands tutorials

Feature

Ability to save and share drawings

Feature

Coloring and shading tutorials

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with Manga University 101?

Manga University 101 allows you to learn manga and anime drawing techniques directly on your iOS device. You can follow interactive tutorials, use a digital drawing toolbox with various pens and markers, create your own artwork, and share it or save it.

What drawing tools are available in the app?

The app features a full-fledged digital drawing toolbox. This includes multi-width pens, pencils, and markers in a wide range of colors, allowing for detailed and expressive artwork creation.

Is Manga University 101 free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description, indicating a completely free experience.

What additional resources does the app offer?

Beyond drawing tools, the app provides access to a complete catalog of Manga University books with links to purchase them on the Apple Books store. It also features a gallery of popular YouTube videos, including the 'How to Draw Manga' series, and content from their Tokyo Campus Blog.

Who created Manga University 101?

Manga University 101 was created in Japan by the art professionals at Manga University, the publisher of the well-known 'How to Draw Manga' book series. The app is designed to bring their expertise to iOS devices.