Color, lighting and shadows are critical components of effective manga and anime illustrations. From basic principles to step-by-step tutorials, learn the techniques the pros use to create powerful palettes and bold or subtle atmospheric effects. In this highly detailed book, you'll learn how to create natural-looking color schemes with the right balance of light and dark areas; control the reader's gaze through the use of specific colors and shadow areas; create three-dimensional effects using lighting, shadows and color; finish your illustrations with color and shading to give them a strong sense of unity; and much more!