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Tokyo Anime Studio Tour and Drawing Class with a Pro Animator

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$129.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Go behind the scenes of Japan's anime industry.
Step inside a real, working studio that is normally closed to the public, watch professional key-frame (genga) animators at work up close, and then try anime-style drawing yourself with a pro instructor.
Your English-speaking guide interprets the whole way, in a small, intimate group.
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Tokyo Anime Studio Tour and Drawing Class with a Pro Animator
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • All drawing materials provided
  • Hands-on anime / manga drawing lesson with a professional instructor
  • Guided visit of a real, working anime studio
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point
Meet your English-speaking guide. From here it is a short guided walk (about 10minutes) to the anime studio.
Return details
Meet your English-speaking guide. From here it is a short guided walk (about 10minutes) to the anime studio.

SEE HOW ANIME IS REALLY MADE

Go inside a genuine, working anime studio in central Tokyo - a professional production space normally off-limits to visitors.

MEETING & WALK TO THE VENUE (about 30 min):
Meet your English-speaking guide at Nakano Station, receive a brief introduction and tour schedule, then walk about 15 minutes together to the venue.

ORIENTATION (about 25 min):
A pro instructor explains how anime is made, including the role of key animation (genga), with a short video.

STUDIO VISIT (about 15 min):
In a small group, watch professional animators at work. Your guide explains the process in English; time permitting, you may greet the creators. No photography inside the studio.

HANDS-ON DRAWING (about 60 min):
Guided by a pro, practice drawing faces and expressions, then create your own anime/manga character. All materials provided; beginners welcome.

CLOSING (about 15 min):
Share your artwork, ask questions, and take a commemorative photo.

NAKANO BROADWAY WALK & DEPARTURE (about 30 min):
Walk with your guide to Nakano Broadway. Your guide will introduce some popular anime and manga shops before the tour ends.

Your English-speaking guide interprets throughout.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
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    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Tokyo Anime Studio Tour and Drawing Class with a Pro Animator

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $129.27
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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