animeartacademy.com Reviews 4

I started with the Premium subscription at $67 per month, which included a few new lesson videos each month. Each video was about 20 minutes long, showing a Japanese manga artist’s pen strokes in real time. The supplementary materials made it straightforward to review and practice afterward.

After a short time, I decided I preferred the one-time payment version of the same program. I contacted support to arrange a refund so I could switch, and the process was handled without any issues. The refund was completed quickly.

There was one occasion when the videos wouldn’t play because of a browser setting. I contacted support and received a reply shortly after, and the problem was resolved. It was useful to have both email and Discord available for contacting them.

One practical feature has been being able to submit practice drawings for feedback from Japanese animators. The feedback has been clear and constructive, and there’s no set limit on the number of questions that can be asked.

A free trial course is also available. Even during the trial, it was possible to get feedback from a Japanese professional, which helped in deciding whether to continue.

Avoid at all costs, the premium lesson was $67 a month and only covered 5 lessons at 20 minutes a piece. It was also all digital, not paper as traditionally taught. I attempted to get a refund but received a rude and condescending email.

It's pretty good from what I could tell. I started with the "Premium Course" subscription option but cancelled my subscription because I saw that they just have you drawing faces and heads for 200+ days before the body courses unlock. I would instead recommend that you purchase their one-off course, "How to Draw Anime and Manga: Lesson Pack 1 - Beginner." They offer some free trial lessons from that course so you can try them out before you decide you want to purchase. There is also an element where you can post your work in the comments section of a video, and someone on staff will critique your work and provide advice. I think that is useful.

Anime Art Academy is an online course featuring detailed video lessons that cater to beginners and advanced learners alike. Its standout feature is the ability to receive personalized Adobe tutorials from professional Japanese illustrators and manga artists.