We looked into illustration and manga classes and schools in the Akihabara area.

Have you ever watched a manga or anime and thought to yourself, "I want to draw something like that?"

I have one!!

There have been many times when I wished I could draw good pictures.
So, if you were to attend a class or school where you could learn how to draw, which areas would be most likely to have such classes?
The first thing that came to mind was Akihabara, where otaku culture is concentrated.
So,Manga and illustration drawing classes and schools in AkihabaraI looked into it.

Small class sizes for concentrated learning
Manga and illustration classes Akihabara Comic School

URL: https://comic-school.jp/
Address: 5F Omiya Building, 5-5-5 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0053
Access
・7 minutes walk from Asakusabashi Station
・10 minutes walk from Akihabara Station
Phone number 03-5829-6425

We provide individual instruction to everyone, from beginners just starting to draw to those who are already proficient in drawing.
It seems that there is a course prepared to suit each person, so even beginners can feel at ease.
There are only about 1 to 5 people in each class, so it seems to be suitable for people who want to take classes in a small group and concentrate.

Tuition is affordable! But manga classes aren't just cheap
Manga Class Daichi Akihabara School

URL: https://manga-school.net/index.html
Address: CHACHA Building 3F, 2-8 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041
Access
・3 minutes walk from Iwamotocho Station
・6 minutes walk from Kanda Station
・7 minutes walk from Akihabara Station
Phone number: 03-3341-8846 (Wood general reception)
*We also have Shinjuku and Yokohama schools.

Although the name of the class is "Manga Class," there is not only a manga course, but also an illustration course for people who want to try drawing for the first time, and a course for elementary school students.
The school is run by the WOOD Pro Art Group, which also offers classes in screenwriting and other subjects, so tuition fees are reasonable.
Not only is it cheap, but you can rest assured that the instructors are all professional manga artists and other active instructors.

A school with campuses across the country and offering a wide variety of courses
Human Academy Akihabara School

URL: https://ha.athuman.com/akihabara/
Address: Sankyo Building 1F, 3-21-5 Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Access
・6 minutes walk from Asakusabashi Station
・7 minutes walk from Akihabara Station
Phone number 0120-975-529
*There are other school buildings.

You've probably heard of the name "Human Academy."
The school has campuses all over the country and offers a wide range of courses depending on the career you want to pursue.
However, even if you want to take a manga or illustration course, there are many different courses available.
Additionally, the courses you can take will differ depending on whether you attend classes in person or through correspondence courses.
There's too much information to write here, so if you're interested, check out the official URL!

Recommended classroom for those who want one-on-one lessons
OK! Comic Character Class

URL: http://comichara-school.okapon-world.com/index.html
Address: Puzzle Asakusabashi, 2F Suzuwa Building, 5-2-3 Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0053
Access
・6 minutes walk from Asakusabashi Station
・11 minutes walk from Akihabara Station
Phone number: 03-4283-2294 (This is a dedicated phone number for the classroom, so inquiries are accepted only during classroom hours) Email: cc-school@okapon-world.com

This class is aimed at people aged 15 and over (junior high school students are not accepted) and is held on Saturday afternoons.
Currently, they are only accepting applications for one-on-one lessons. The fee of 6,000 yen for a 2 hour and 40 minute one-on-one lesson is quite reasonable.
If you wish to enroll, you will first need to take a trial lesson.

A school where you can learn manga and many other things at the same time
Manga Vocational School Japan Manga School

URL: http://mangajuku.jp/
Address: Kanda Northern Building 1F, 6-1-4 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Access
・4 minutes walk from Suehirocho Station
・6 minutes walk from Yushima Station
・8 minutes walk from Ochanomizu Station
・11 minutes walk from Ueno-Hirokoji Station
・12 minutes walk from Akihabara Station
・12 minutes walk from Okachimachi Station
・12 minutes walk from Ueno Okachimachi Station
Phone number 03-5816-8721

There are two courses available: a professional training course that takes place 3-5 days a week in the morning or afternoon, and a Saturday course that takes place intensively one Saturday a week.*As this is a manga specialty, there is no illustration course available.
There will also be events held at the school where you can hear directly from various currently active manga artists.
In addition, the Japan Manga School has partnered with other schools and companies to offer courses for foreigners who want to become manga artists while also learning Japanese, courses for those who want to study manga while also earning a high school diploma, and courses for elementary school students who want to become manga artists.

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