# Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains

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- Authors: [Hirohiko Araki](https://www.bookquiver.com/hirohiko-araki)
- Publisher: Viz Media
- ISBN: 978-19-7476-553-9
- Pages: 192
- Published: 2026-10-08
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Hardcover

## Description

How to create villains the Hirohiko Araki way! Manga in Theory and Practice: How to Create Villains gives you a front-row seat as Hirohiko Araki, creator of the globally popular manga JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, shares the techniques of making a great villain, examines his own work, and breaks down the four basic structures of manga. With commentary from his editor, investigations of characters like DIO, and a study of the panel layout of The JOJOLands, this book will be a crucial part of your manga development.