Yasaiko Midorihana – författare

A massive explosion rocks Mynoghra, as the RPG villain, Flamin, uses his last ounces of spite to curse Isla, the Elfur sisters, and everyone afforded the freedom he’s been denied for so long. The casualties may be significant, but there’s no time to mourn. For amidst the chaos of the scarred battlefield that remains, the Demon King—final boss of the RPG—enters the fray. Mynoghra is at war...

From a renowned manga artist, step-by-step visual instructions for using COPIC pens to add dozens of textures. COPIC markers are very popular drawing materials used all around the world. This long-awaited book provides techniques for rendering exciting textures using COPIC markers. From basic techniques to entire color sample sheets, this book provides step-by-step visual instructions for rendering textures for a variety of materials, from metals to bricks. Manga artist and illustrator Midorihana’s techniques for using COPIC markers are highly regarded, and her unique worldview manifests itself in her illustrations and captivates many fans. Drawings introduced in this book are powerful, and quite realistically rendered. Nobody would ever guess that they were drawn with COPIC markers!

Amazing characters are what bring manga to life, and this guide—created in cooperation with COPIC—gives illustrated, easy-to-understand, and thorough instructions on how to create characters that jump off the page. As manga artists around the world know, COPIC markers are not simply for "coloring" . . . their blendability and color range mean amazing realism and special effects. For any of the five styles of manga (shonen, shojo, seinen, josei, and kodomomuke), expert artist Midorihana teaches 14 key techniques, plus in-depth instruction on the all-important details like fabric bulges, hair flow and shine, gloves, and eye expressions. Also features dozens of sample patterns to copy or modify. Techniques include gradation and shading; using white ink; color order; how to think about shadows; how to draw key elements like eyes, lips, and patterned items; how to create heaviness; and more. Master these skills in a hands-on way with the book's genius approach of guiding you through creating seven professionally drawn character scenes: "Demise of the Crown," "Ya! Summer Vacation," "Miss Blue," "Pretty Girl Who Works at Japanese Sweets Shop," "Trainee Succubus," "Evening Walk Time," and "Rosa the Maid." Each scene is shown from line drawing through coloring stages to completion. Also featured: a complete reference chart of all 358 COPIC Sketch and Ciao colors. Make your art come to life with this tool and with the companion book from Midorihana, How to Render Eye-Catching Textures with COPIC Markers.

Bedridden and abandoned, Takuto Ira spent his days in the hospital trying to beat the illness that was slowly killing him. His only solace lay in the nation management strategy game Eternal Nations, where he had built a reputation as the greatest player to ever live. After succumbing to his disease, Takuto awoke within the game next to Atou—the Hero unit for his favorite civilization, Mynoghra. Now they’ll set out to conquer the world together (again), one unit, settlement, and level at a time!

There’s no better cheat code than experience! Reborn into the fantasy nation management game he’d mastered in the real world, Takuto and his loyal hero unit, Atou, set out to build the evil nation of Mynoghra into a fearsome empire! With the Dark Elves now under their control and the first settlement well underway, things were going rather smoothly- until the good-aligned holy kingdom took notice... Can Takuto confront this continental superpower? Or will it be game over for the infant nation of Mynoghra...?

Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra follows an antihero protagonist who forms a country of prosecuted people and uses his advanced knowledge and tactics to improve and expand.

The abnormality Atou discovered while defending Dragontan could spell Mynoghra’s very doom, for this is no ordinary enemy-It's a character from an RPG! Against their overwhelming other-genre might, Atou leads Mynoghra’s forces to battle, but the enemy then seizes an opening to invade the Accursed Lands! With their home under siege, it’s time for Mynoghra’s newest hero unit, Isla, to take to the battlefield!