In the wake of Astro Boy, Mazzinger Z and, above all, Akira, otaku culture was definitively established in the West. Moreover, the huge popularity of series like Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon and Ranma A strengthened the roots of a fan base that has grown considerably year by year. But developing a deep understanding of manga technique involves knowing a particular narrative language and mastering its style of illustration, in which the biggest problems are the way to convey dynamic poses and a broad range of gestures and expressions.This book is a basic tool for people starting out in the field