Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd. Immediate reprint within a week of release! “Shadow designation” is the ultimate coloring skill! “YURIKO’s Shadow Designation Workbook: Dramatically Improve Your Character Coloring Skills”

[Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd.] [Immediate reprint within a week of release!] “Shadow specification” is the most powerful coloring skill! “YURIKO’s Shadow Designation Workbook: Dramatically Improve Your Character Coloring Skills” ​ Image
URL: Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd. Press release: September 26, 2025 To Members of the Press [Immediate reprint within a week of release!] “Shadow specification” is the most powerful coloring skill! “YURIKO’s Shadow Designation Workbook: Dramatically Improve Your Character Coloring Skills” Your line art is great, but the colors aren’t impressive… That problem can be solved with “Shadow Designation”!
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“YURIKO’s Shadow Designation Workbook: Dramatically Improve Your Character Coloring Skills,” released by Mynavi Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO: Terunori Tsunotake) on September 19, 2025, has been so well-received that a reprint has been decided just one week after its release. With numerous comments such as, “I’m not good at coloring, so I’ve been looking for a book like this,” and “I want to try anime coloring,” the book has reached number one on Amazon’s best-selling list. *Book “Illustration Art Book” category (as of 9/12/25) ■What is shadow specification? Shadow specification refers to specifying, with a colored pen, which parts of the line art contain shadows (*) and highlights. In anime and game production, the line artist often passes the drawing to the colorist to ensure smooth division of labor. *Shadow…In this book, this refers to both “shadow,” the dark area where light does not reach, and “shadow,” the area where light is blocked by an object. ■ By specifying shadows, you’ll never be confused about coloring again! The technique of “specifying where to paint the shadows before coloring” is perfect for coloring lessons! By practicing “specifying shadow areas according to the light source,” you will be able to paint without hesitation.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16440/41/16440-41-dd219f4d20c0edfd90c42da269f1c819-1600×1130.jpg Specifying shadows will improve your painting skills! Let’s make use of line drawings
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16440/41/16440-41-dd2ed6ff38c1def022de82cb60ff7cd6-1600×1130.jpg Master the basics, such as the types of light and shadows added when specifying shadows, and the colors used when specifying shadows. ■Check how you add shadows with the completed shadow example! This book includes a set of line drawings and completed examples. After adding shadows, be sure to check the completed example to see how they differ from your own and how to add them. If you’re having trouble deciding how to add shadows, you can refer to the “Shadow Reference Chart” to see shadow patterns for each light source position. Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16440/41/16440-41-dc78fa2796fe6755329fa566bc99d5f3-1600×1130.jpg Includes a “shadow specification quick reference table” that can be used when creating illustrations. You can check the shadow patterns and what kind of shadows will appear on the character for each light source position. ■Advanced Shadow Specification! Let’s add shadows to characters in various poses. Once you’ve mastered basic shadow design, try adding shadows to characters with various poses, hairstyles, and clothing. Even with the same light source, the way shadows are applied will change depending on the character’s pose and clothing. Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16440/41/16440-41-07db53deab55ee3fe0e0a08eac1fd63e-1600×1129.jpg Includes 9 line drawings to demonstrate advanced shadow designation techniques. Includes examples of completed shadow settings when the light source is set to “1. Upper left front,” “2. Upper front,” and “3. Right rear.” ■Comment from the author, YURIKO We received a lot of positive feedback immediately after pre-orders began, and it made us realize once again that many people struggle with how to add shadows to their characters. We hope that this book will help alleviate some of those concerns and help you enjoy drawing! Amazon Purchase Bonus: “Original Line Art to Use for Shadow Design and Two Complete Shadow Design Data Sets” Included! Purchasers of this book on Amazon will receive “Original Line Art to Use for Shadow Design and Two Complete Shadow Design Data Sets.” Please color it yourself and post it on social media with the hashtag “YURIKO-style shadow designation”! After purchasing, please apply using the inquiry form below.
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redistribution of images, etc. is prohibited. *Uploading line drawings to social media is prohibited. Table of Contents INTRODUCTION: Basics of shadow specification, light, and shading LESSON 1: Specifying shadows assuming diagonal light from above LESSON 2: Specifying shadows assuming light coming from above in the front LESSON 3: Specifying shadows assuming light coming from diagonally behind LESSON 4: Advanced shadow specification & coloring APPENDIX Shadow
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/16440/41/16440-41-a57f387756342df7a9828fd98e6a8c64-1600×1130.jpg About the author YURIKO Born in Roppongi. Aiming to become a manga artist from a young age, he taught himself to draw. After working for a game company, he worked as a freelance illustrator. After a serious illness, he wanted to try something new, so he began working mainly on YouTube. Drawing on the struggles and experiences he’s had over the years of drawing, he now publishes videos on how to create
illustrations and how to draw for beginners. He is renowned for his thorough, easy-to-understand explanations. His books include “ibisPaint Official Guide: Completely Master Professional Drawing Techniques!” and “Have Fun Mastering Face and Bust Ups! How to Get Started with Character Illustrations.” Bibliographic information and product URL ・Book title: Dramatically improve your character coloring skills with the YURIKO method Shadow Designation Workbook ・Author: YURIKO ・Price: ¥2,475 (¥2,250 tax) ・Size: B5 – Number of pages: 168 – ISBN: 978-4-8399-8897-5 – Release date: September 19, 2025 https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4839988978