A new illustration training book from Naoto Date, author of several bestselling art technique guides.

Known for titles such as Illustration Anatomy and Date Method Drawing School, the author introduces a practical method for drawing girl characters using a “trace‑and‑practice” approach.

Across four chapters, the book covers everything from the basics of human anatomy to pose variations, and even challenging perspectives like low‑angle and high‑angle views. It also includes downloadable tracing materials, allowing learners to repeat exercises and steadily improve.

Designed so readers can draw directly while reading, this book helps beginners build skills step by step with confidence.

Contents

• Chapter 1: Learn the fundamentals Tips for improving your drawings and essential mindsets for effective practice.

• Chapter 2: Master basic body construction How to draw the body from the front, side, and three‑quarter angles.

• Chapter 3: Create pose variations How to design different poses using the same torso structure.

• Chapter 4: Advanced techniques Explains difficult but desirable skills such as low/high‑angle perspectives and drawing clothing folds.

Length: 160 pages

Language: Japanese

Publisher: Hobby Japan

Release Date: April 2, 2026

Dimensions: 25.7 × 19 × 1.25 cm