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Kawaii Drawing School

Author Mei Yu
Paperback
$21.99 US
DK. | DK
8-3/8"W x 10-1/16"H | 13 oz | 1 per carton
On sale Aug 18, 2026 | 192 Pages | 9798217139590
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It’s manga—but even cuter! Learn the art of drawing kawaii characters with YouTube sensation and manga expert Mei Yu.

From chubby chibis to adorable animals, Kawaii Drawing School features over 40 step-by-step tutorials covering every possible type of kawaii cuteness. In this “aww”-inspiring sequel to DK’s globally successful Manga Drawing School, you’ll learn how to bring cuddly animals and fantasy creatures to life, transform everyday food items and objects into kawaii-inspired icons, and discover magical characters inspired by shouju-style manga and anime.

With Mei’s masterclasses, you’ll discover how to bring idol-style characters to life with exaggerated emotions, transform everyday figures into their chibi counterparts, and more. The book also comes with over 100 gallery illustrations to inspire your own kawaii creations. And, once you’ve mastered the art of cuteness, bring your newfound skills together with the "Kawaii Overload" chapter, featuring manga scenes bursting with the most adorable characters you could ever imagine!
Mei Yu is a best-selling manga illustrator, teacher, and author who has shared over 1,000 manga and art videos on YouTube and Facebook to her 2 million followers. She has over 20 years' experience as an art teacher specializing in manga and comic art and has taught classes to all ages across North America. In 2024, she published her debut graphic novel memoir, Lost & Found: Based on a True Story. View titles by Mei Yu

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It’s manga—but even cuter! Learn the art of drawing kawaii characters with YouTube sensation and manga expert Mei Yu.

From chubby chibis to adorable animals, Kawaii Drawing School features over 40 step-by-step tutorials covering every possible type of kawaii cuteness. In this “aww”-inspiring sequel to DK’s globally successful Manga Drawing School, you’ll learn how to bring cuddly animals and fantasy creatures to life, transform everyday food items and objects into kawaii-inspired icons, and discover magical characters inspired by shouju-style manga and anime.

With Mei’s masterclasses, you’ll discover how to bring idol-style characters to life with exaggerated emotions, transform everyday figures into their chibi counterparts, and more. The book also comes with over 100 gallery illustrations to inspire your own kawaii creations. And, once you’ve mastered the art of cuteness, bring your newfound skills together with the "Kawaii Overload" chapter, featuring manga scenes bursting with the most adorable characters you could ever imagine!

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Mei Yu is a best-selling manga illustrator, teacher, and author who has shared over 1,000 manga and art videos on YouTube and Facebook to her 2 million followers. She has over 20 years' experience as an art teacher specializing in manga and comic art and has taught classes to all ages across North America. In 2024, she published her debut graphic novel memoir, Lost & Found: Based on a True Story. View titles by Mei Yu

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