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DesignSelf-pacedAll levels

How to Draw Anime and Manga: Lesson Pack 1 - Beginner

by Anime Art Academy

Verification record

Verification identifier TMC-2026-00035

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Method
Direct course review
Verified
Re-check due
Price
$372
Level
All levels
Format
Self-paced
Language
English
Modules
6

What we found

TrustMyCourse conducted a direct review of How to Draw Anime and Manga: Lesson Pack 1 - Beginner. The review confirmed that the accessible curriculum matched the publicly listed lessons and topics. Sampled video playback, learning materials, and examples of instructor feedback were examined. Provider identity information, advertised claims, pricing, and refund conditions were also reviewed. The full checkout process, long-term access, and individual learning outcomes were not independently tested.

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  • Curriculum matches the offerChecked
  • Creator identityChecked
  • Access and deliveryChecked
  • Advertised claimsChecked
  • Pricing and termsChecked
  • Support and updatesChecked

TrustMyCourse accessed the course directly and compared the delivered material with its public offer.

Reviewer access: Confirmed

Read what each check covers

A self-paced online course introducing the foundations of anime and manga character illustration. Learners explore drawing facial features, character proportions, male and female bodies, hairstyles, expressions, clothing, poses, and movement. The course includes video demonstrations and opportunities to receive personalized feedback from Japanese instructors.

Who it is for

Beginners and aspiring manga artists seeking to develop their anime character drawing skills, as well as hobby illustrators looking to strengthen their fundamentals.

Recorded from the provider’s stated audience and the level of the material reviewed.

The review

What was checked

Verified against the course and public offer as they stood on . Verification describes what was reviewed on that date, not every later version of it.

Read the verification standards

  • Curriculum matches the offer

    Checked

    The modules, lessons and materials advertised on the sales page are the ones actually delivered inside the course.

    The course curriculum was reviewed against the public course listing. The accessible course contains 32 video lessons and one concluding text lesson, covering the advertised topics. Sampled videos and learning materials were functional. The full instructional content of every lesson was not reviewed.

  • Creator identity

    Checked

    The person or company selling the course is identifiable and confirmed to control the course being verified.

    Anime Art Academy publicly identifies its business and provides contact information in Japan. Founder Takaya Tanoura communicated directly with TrustMyCourse and arranged reviewer access to this paid course. Independent company registry verification was not performed.

  • Access and delivery

    Checked

    The stated platform, access method and access duration work as described for a paying learner.

    Reviewer access to the full paid course was successfully provided. Sampled video lessons played correctly, and available learning materials were accessible and functional. The standard purchase process and long-term access were not independently tested.

  • Advertised claims

    Checked

    Public marketing is checked for outcome guarantees the course cannot support, such as promised income, results or employment.

    The course's public marketing claims were reviewed. The sales page primarily describes the curriculum, learning format, and available instructor feedback. No explicit guarantees of employment, income, or specific professional outcomes were identified. Individual learning results were not independently assessed.

  • Pricing and terms

    Checked

    The advertised price, billing terms, additional purchases and refund policy are stated clearly and consistently.

    The published course price is USD 372 as a one-time payment, with advertised lifetime access and no recurring charges. Refund eligibility and the 8% processing fee on approved refunds are disclosed in the provider's terms. The full checkout process was not independently tested.

  • Support and updates

    Checked

    Any promised feedback, community access or update schedule is described accurately on the sales page.

    Personalized instructor feedback was observed in the course's lesson comment sections, including responses to student artwork. The feedback system is available within the course. Response times, consistency of future support, and course updates were not independently tested.

What this verification does not guarantee

  • Whether you will earn money, find work or reach any particular result
  • Whether a course is the right choice for your situation
  • Teaching quality, or the personal opinions of previous buyers
  • Anything a creator changes between scheduled re-checks

TrustMyCourse does not sell this course, does not rank it against others, and publishes no rating or score for it.

The course

Course details

Provider
Anime Art Academy
Price
$372
Level
All levels
Format
Self-paced
Language
English
Access
Immediate access to the lesson pack; lifetime access advertised.
Support
Questions and artwork submissions through lesson comments, with personalized instructor feedback advertised.

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What the course covers

Summarised by TrustMyCourse from the material reviewed. Wording is our own, not the provider’s.

  1. Character Drawing Foundations

    Learning balanced proportions and fundamental techniques for drawing male, female and child characters in anime style.

  2. Facial Features and Expressions

    Drawing eyes, mouths, noses, ears, hairstyles and emotional expressions for different character types.

  3. Faces from Different Angles

    Constructing faces from front, side and angled views, including profile drawing and perspective.

  4. Body Anatomy and Proportions

    Drawing male and female bodies, hands, legs and different body types, including more advanced figure construction.

  5. Clothing, Poses and Movement

    Illustrating characters wearing different outfits, skirts and clothing while exploring natural poses and dynamic movement.

  6. Line Art and Coloring Demonstrations

    Practical Coffee Break demonstrations covering line art workflows and digital coloring processes.

Provider

Who created this course

Anime Art Academy

Anime Art Academy is an online drawing school offering English-language anime and manga illustration lessons created by professional Japanese artists. Its courses combine video instruction with opportunities for personalized feedback on student artwork.

Anime Art Academy website

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