This book is in Japanese.

MAman is a popular Youtuber who paints anime figures — with a channel of over 250,000 subscribers, she has now released her first book! 

Beginner's OK! A guide to painting/re-painting anime figures from 3D into 2D style!

This is an introductory book on painting, specializing in “anime painting.” It thoroughly introduces the basics of repainting, including basic painting techniques and how to use items such as brushes and paints.

Beginners will learn how to change colors and add highlights. Intermediate level includes adding shadows and monochrome, and advanced level includes using more than four colors and applying eye paint.

The step-by-step introductions are designed to be used by beginners and experts alike. All of these can be started with a single brush, so there is no need to worry even if you have no experience.

The book is also packed with example photographs taken by the author, smartphone photography techniques, and an introduction to the production room.

The book also includes a special round-table discussion between Mr. Manabu Yamashita and Ms. Saori Ishizaki, professional figure prototype artists, and MAman.

This book is perfect for figure lovers, those who want to create their own original works, and those who want a hobby that they can easily do at home. It is perfect for learning to create your own original works of art or for taking up a hobby that can be easily done at home.