Your first manga starts in a garage. Where will your studio go from there?

Create original manga by choosing genres, themes and audiences, then guide each project through writing, illustration and editing. Publish a one-shot or build a continuing web series, deciding when to start the next chapter and when to bring the story to a close.

Hire and train a creative team, manage workloads, and move into larger offices as your studio grows. Develop your own cover designs, promote your work, and watch daily sales reveal how readers respond.

Take your stories into print, attend conventions, consider licensing offers and compete for industry awards. Balance creative ambition with the cost of running a studio as you work toward Manga of the Year.

From your first release to a bustling headquarters, build a manga studio that tells your story.