how to become a manga-ka without ..

Atfirst! u have to know that the manga u r drawing is it suitable for lowteen or highteen girls? Ribon(for lowteen girls) Marguerite(for middle and highteen girls) next u have to send ur work in japanese cuz they won't bother to translate it for u..lastly here's the address: Shuueisha,2-5-10 Hitohashi,Chiyoda-ku,
Tokyo 101-8050

and in the first line u have to write down Ribon or Marguerite..depending on ur manga

i just read juno's entry and wanted to clarify that it's totally not the case that TOKYOPOP will hire just anyone. the process is very challenging to get accepted but they are very dedicated to building what they call Global Manga. it's not just about "perfect art"; it is also about storytelling and style and potential. many artists from Japan evolve over their careers so judging any artist by their debut works means focusing on their potential. anyways, if you are good, and serious, TOKYOPOP is the place!

Laiba i dont know how to show you the picture but i can say it is in volume 8 ypu can download the scans on any manga scan website

I'm sorry but can u gimme the link to the site? Thank you!

hiya fellow mangka wannabees im making a manga ive got the story done to what most people think perfect and ive started drawing the manga but the thing is i need to get all the proper equipment were do i buy manga equipment and also were do i learn japanese cheap.Oh and whats the odds of a guy as good as kibo tite making it to shonen jump from the UK.Thanks

Here's a list of the tool's a pro uses in japan i think it'll be useful to u and this is where u can buy'em :
http://akadotretail.com/shop/shop_search_subsec.php?cat=Comictones&sec=Manga%20Supplies

How could i 4got to add link of the tools a pro-mangaka uses..neway here it is!
http://www.mayutan.com/e/special/vol1_2_1.html

I Want to thank you laiba for givin me these links now i can finally get started.

U r welcome and don't 4get to let me know when ur first manga got published! ^_~ Good Luck!

I don't know if it's been mentioned (I'm too lazy to read through all of the replies) but having an foreigner in a Japanese stuido isn't completely unheard of. One of the most respected animation studios in Japan, Studio Ghibli, employs at least one American that I know of, probably more. These instances are rare, but to say that "simply because you are foreign, you can't do it" is wrong.

Hi!!!
Well, of course i love manga too...i live in Canada and i do draw but i dont know that much about the tools ....what do they excactly do? Is there a site that could tell me?
How much do really get paid?pleez someone tell me!!
Thxz soo much guyz
sincerely Ileah

Hi. I'm 14 and I live in Canada. I wanna become a mangaka ^_^ Here's some of my art

http://omega-skyblaster.deviantart.com/

Comments, critics? Anyone feel free to comment, thanks in advance! ^_^

And to above poster, the tools are just ink pens, rulers, erasers, screen tone, good quality paper, etc. And I don't relly know the exact pay...

i u've read the replies above u should have got the answers for everything anyway here's the link of a mangaka's website showing what tools she uses http://www.mayutan.com/e/special/vol1_2_1.html
and about the pay..well it depends who u r and how good is ur work done.init?

Here's a place where everyone share their works and is more like a school they'll point out ur mistakes harshly no mercy at all so be prepared.

oops i 4got to add the link again
http://www.crisscross.com/jp/forum/m_754960/mpage_10/key_/tm.htm

Thanks, that was very helpful :D

hey!!

thanx Laiba and Skyblaster!!! I need all the help i cna get!!! lol HEY I LIVE IN CANADA TOO!!! where do u live?
-Ileah

Hi
Well I looked at your art skyblaster and I think you really have a unique style ( can I even SPEll that word...)^-^ I like the boys u draw..i really need to learn how to draw boyz better...enyone know of a good site? Book?
thanx
-Ileah (,,,) (=^-^=) (,,,)

I live in Hong Kong ^_^ Yoroshiku!

That's pretty cool u live in Japan...are u japanese? if u are u knoe great english hehe*.* Everyones always like "i wish i was japanese so i could be manga-ka, but i am very content on being Canadian... i think i would like to make stories about my kinda lifestyle. Everyone's always trying to copy the japanese school gurl thing...cool and everything...but it's been done!!!