ONLINE MEET &GREET / October 11, 2025

MIKEY DRAWING

Mikey Drawing

Welcome to MIKEY’s Manga Workshop in Europe!

Thank you for waiting!
For the very first time in Europe, Mikey—an artist with unparalleled knowledge of the Japanese manga industry—will launch his exclusive Manga Workshop.

This is not just another class on how to draw manga. Think of it as a “Manga Boot Camp.”
Because Mikey is still deeply involved in the industry today, he can share insights that go far beyond drawing techniques—covering everything from the A to Z of manga creation to the behind-the-scenes reality of the industry.

At MIKEY DRAWING, you will learn not only the craft of drawing, but also methods for generating ideas, the mindset required to become a professional manga artist, and even practical survival strategies for navigating the manga industry.
This is a place where Mikey responds seriously to those who are serious.

Whether you’re an aspiring manga artist or simply curious, everyone is welcome!

📢 MIKEY DRAWING – Online Meet & Greet (Free Event)

Event Overview

Join this open and casual online gathering where Mikey himself will participate directly—not only as a published manga author but also as a mentor within the industry.
The session begins with Mikey’s career story and behind-the-scenes production anecdotes, followed by Q&A and free conversation.
This is your chance to ask questions you’ve always wanted to ask, learn about the industry, or simply enjoy connecting with others who share the same passion. Everyone is warmly invited to take part!

Event Details

  • Date & Time: Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11:00 AM (Western Europe Time)
  • Duration: Approx. 1.5 hours (may be extended if the conversation flows)
  • How to Join: Please register via the link below
  • Participation Fee: Free
  • Languages: Zoom’s real-time translation feature will provide subtitles from Japanese into your preferred language
  • Note: As this is machine translation, accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Mikey will be speaking in Japanese.
  • Q&A: You may submit your questions in advance through the registration form (optional). During the event, Mikey will answer a selection of pre-submitted questions and may also take live questions if time permits.

Registration form : MIKEY DRAWING – Online Meet & Greet

All further instructions and important information are listed in the registration form.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special event!

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Tatsuyuki ”Mikey” Maeda

Manga Artist / Assistant / Instructor

Profile

Tatsuyuki "Mikey" Maeda is a versatile manga artist, assistant, and instructor with extensive experience in the Japanese manga industry. After studying interior design and manga professionally, he has contributed to numerous popular manga titles, worked alongside top-tier creators, and helped train the next generation of artists.

Education

  • Minamata Technical High School
    Department of Architecture – Interior Design Course

  • Fukuoka Communication Arts College
    Game Character Course (1 year)
    Manga Course (2 years)

Career History

After graduation, he worked in the food service industry before returning to his college as a teaching assistant. He later became a full-time instructor for three years, guiding aspiring manga creators. At 26, he moved to Tokyo to pursue work as a manga assistant, building an impressive portfolio by collaborating with many renowned artists on serialized works.

Awards & Recognitions

  • Finalist – Tenkaichi Manga Award (Weekly Shonen Jump)

  • Finalist – Tezuka Award

  • Honorable Mention – Weekly Shonen Magazine

  • Honorable Mention – Monthly Shonen Rival

  • Monthly Prize – Monthly Shonen Rival

  • Encouragement Award – Weekly Young Jump

Published Works

  • One-shot published in Weekly Shonen Jump

  • Featured in Spelunker Anthology Comic

Assistant Experience (Selected Works)

Ryuko has worked as an assistant on a wide range of manga titles, including:

  • Juki Ningen Jumbor – Hiroyuki Takei

  • Shonen Shikku – Yuto Tsukuda

  • LOCK ON! – Kenta Tsuchida

  • Takamagahara – Juuzou Kawai

  • Bartender à Paris – Shu Kajisa (Original: Araki Joh)

  • You're Being Summoned, Azazel-san – Yasuhisa Kubo

  • Magical Girl of the End – Kentarou Satou

  • Along with the Gods – Yoshiyuki Miwa (Original: Ju Homin)

  • Donten x Prism x Solar Car – Yusuke Murata (Original: Yasuo Ohtagaki)

  • DINER – Takanori Kawai (Original: Yumemakura Hirayama)

  • Murder Alice – Afumi Asatsuki

  • One-Op Joker – Keisuke Goto (Original: Satoshi Miyagawa)

  • Togetoge – Kenta Tsuchida

  • The Return of the Genius Sword Saint (LINE Manga) – Storyboarding (Name)

  • This Country is Doomed – Escape to Another World and Start Over! (LINE Manga) – Storyboarding (Name)

...and many others.

Other Projects

  • Participated in the manga adaptation of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, published by TOKYOPOP, as part of the production team.

Teaching & Mentorship

With years of experience as a manga instructor, Ryuko is passionate about mentoring young artists. His background in education and his network within the manga industry make him a valuable resource for both creative and professional development.