Can you be American and make a manga?

Yes, if you quit posting inane questions about manga in forums and start actually drawing some comics. No amount of of asking around online will ever be a substitute for years of practice and hard work producing sequential art. That applies to any comics industry.

What is American made manga called?

Other variations on OEL manga, such as western manga, world manga, global manga, manga-influenced comics, neo-manga, and nissei comi can occasionally be heard as substitute names, but the term OEL manga is most commonly used today.

Do you have to live in Japan to make manga?

yes anyone can draw manga , just like anyone can make sushi – it isnt hard just rice and seaweed plus etc , but whether you make it as good as the original is another thing . each country has its own style , korean manga and chinese manga is very different from japanese manga .

Are there American manga?

Dream on – Unlike Japan, there are few North American anthology magazines that feature up-and-coming comics creators. American manga readers tend to snub/ignore ‘fake’ manga – While North American manga readers love manga from Japan, they have have been reluctant to show the same level of support for homegrown content.

Can a non Japanese person make manga?

Anyone can write manga, anywhere. There are no nationality requirements. There are lots of different manga writers, even in Japan, that are not Japanese.

Do you need good grades to be a manga artist?

While you don’t absolutely need a degree to be a mangaka, formal education can help give you the professional skills you need. A bachelor’s degree in fine arts is a good choice, as it will help you build up your artistic skills.

Do I have to be Japanese to make anime?

No because strictly speaking, manga and anime are Japanese cultural properties. You would have to be Japanese, employing Japanese methods of art, storytelling, serialization, publishing, and animation to be able to produce manga.