Kawaii Monsters Unleashed: Learn to Draw 75 Adorable Kaiju

Learn to draw 75 mega beasts as adorable monsters with Kawaii Monsters Unleashed.

In Kawaii Monsters Unleashed, learn how to draw 75 fiercely adorable, preternatural creatures inspired by this sci-fi and action-filled film genre through easy-to-follow step-by-step tutorials. Kaiju has been a part of Japanese culture for over 70 years and is a genre of film that emerged in the early 1950s that centers on giant monsters battling humans, machines, or other mega beasts. It has infiltrated mainstream pop culture since then, not only through film, but also television anime, manga, video games, and more.

In addition to the tutorials, this fun book shares:

• A brief history of kaiju
• Suggestions for drawing tools
• Tips and tricks for drawing and coloring your kaiju
• Tutorials for all skill levels
• Inspiration for creating your own unique monsters

Masako MoyerVanDee is a Rochester, NY-based illustrator who loves to create a mix of kawaii (cute) and kowai (frightening) art. Her main inspirations come from Japanese culture, such as kaiju, magical girls, and anime. Masako’s online presence is under the Instagram handle @Lychee_Kaiju, and she mainly sells her work through her etsy store, LycheeKaiju.