Masterclass
How to Become a Mangaka
Schedule
Saturday, March 29, 2025
75min
In English
Join French-Ghanaian manga artist Loui, creator of Redflower for an exclusive masterclass. Originally from Ghana, Loui moved to France to pursue his dream of becoming a mangaka. He started with self-publishing, learning the industry from the ground up before finding his own path to professional publishing. Discover the essential skills, creative process, and industry insights needed to become a professional mangaka. Perfect for aspiring artists and manga enthusiasts!
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Loui
Immersed since his early childhood in myths and legends from around the world, Loui developed a passion for stories that initially led him to become a writer, only to redirect his path towards drawing, upon discovering the power of Japanese storytelling through the famous manga series, One Piece.  Â
Eager to grasp the essence of manga, he left his homeland of Ghana at the age of 21 to unravel the mystery of “how to tell a good story.” After a short stint at a French manga school, he quickly turned to Japan to learn from several mangakas, and then to the Western world through the works of John Truby and Joseph Campbell. Eventually, he returned to his self-taught roots and embarked on self-publishing his first series, Redflower Stories. Â
Today, the young French-Ghanaian author invites you to delve into his world, rich in African motifs and legends, fantastical tales of adventure, and voodoo inspired by the stories of his childhood. Â
Leadership Support for the Comic Arts Fest is provided by Hermès.
Visuals courtesy of the artist
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