A must-read bible that even experienced people keep and reread
- Improve your drawing skills through theory as well as sketches and croquis.
- A complete guide with advice from anatomists and martial arts experts.
- A popular book filled with vivid experiences and tips that make drawing more enjoyable.

“It contains the things I always tell the staff until they are worn out
“The first thing that came to mind was, ‘I definitely recommend this.’”
-Eiji Inomoto (Orange CEO/CG animator)

The secret to vivid expression

As the number of people enjoying webtoons and web novels increases, interest in and demand for illustrations continues to grow.
As images become more sophisticated by the day, the level of quality expected from them also increases.
There is a detailed division of labor for better results, and efforts are made to properly draw the human body structure, muscles, and bones based on medical knowledge.
To meet this need, 『The Organization of Pose』 provides a detailed theoretical overview of previously unexplored areas.
Starting from a meticulous perspective based on the characteristics of the human body, such as the natural fact that 'the wrist when relaxed is bent toward the little finger', it includes detailed drawing techniques and abundant examples centered on the body's inclination, twist, and center of gravity.
We'll share the know-how and secrets that make a real difference by comparing illustrations that have improved awkward expressions at a glance.
With each chapter, readers build confidence in expressing themselves with greater dynamics.

However, it is exceptionally common for the wrist to be straight, and often it is bent towards the little finger.
In the world of drawing, there is a common misconception that the wrist is always drawn with a straight line, and few people point this out.
What's even more shocking is that no one taught me this problem, but I suddenly realized it myself one day.
When I realized this, the feeling I had was not satisfaction and joy, but a sigh and despair: 'Why didn't anyone teach me this important point?!'
If only someone had taught me properly, I wouldn't have made the same mistakes for decades.
---From "'Starting'"

If you tilt a doll with no joints, like in Figure 1, it will fall over.
However, even if the balance is slightly lost, the human body corrects its posture to avoid falling over, as shown in Figure 2.
Medically, this is called the 'postural reflex' or 'body control response'.
The body control response is not an unconscious movement like a spinal reflex, but rather a semi-conscious movement performed using parts of the brain.
You probably already know that when a person loses consciousness, he loses his balance and falls.
---From "0 'Body Control Reaction'"

Twisting your body while arching your spine creates a difference between your shoulders and lower back, which helps keep your body in an elevated position.
This A pattern is also called 'contrapposto' in art terms.
It is considered a good posture and can actually be held for long periods of time because it puts less strain on the body.
This posture is often seen when the arms are extended upwards and there is asymmetry between the left and right sides, or in techniques where the right hand is extended forward, such as when throwing a straight right punch in boxing, pitching in baseball, or thrusting in kendo.
There is also a drawback in that it is easy to fall backwards because the head position is at the back and the center of gravity is also at the back.
---From "1 'Summary of Pose'"

When trying to draw a neck and head on a neckless body with different shoulder heights (the right shoulder is raised), as shown in the picture on the right, I always have trouble figuring out what angle to draw them at.
While the NG example below isn't incorrect, it doesn't appear to have a stable neck and head. An angle like the OK example, with the back of the head close to the raised right shoulder, looks most natural and maintains a stable balance.
---From "2 'Organization of Parts'"

Below, I drew a surprised person and a very surprised person side by side.
By understanding how the human body moves unconsciously through the body control response, you can 'enhance' movements like this, or transform a pose from ordinary to 'disciplined' and 'dynamic'.
Here are five points to help you develop your movement.
---From "3 'Attractive Poses'"

The length of the torso (from chin to navel) of an 8-head-tall figure is 2 heads-tall, no matter how long it appears when viewed from the front or side.
As anyone who draws knows, it's 'surprisingly short'.
The angle added here makes you look shorter than 2 heads tall when looking up or down.
When drawing, it is better not to include angles in body parts that are unfamiliar or difficult to draw.
Be careful, as there is a tendency for the height to increase unintentionally.
If you drew it with that intention from the beginning, it doesn't matter.
---From "4 'Points for Drawing'"

When you walk or run, your body weight shifts forward, providing propulsion.
If you tilt your upper body at an angle, when the angle reaches a certain point, one foot will naturally move forward to support your body as if you were falling over.
Then, this time, the upper body is tilted to the opposite side of the supporting foot, so the foot in that direction moves forward and supports the body.
The actions of 'walking' and 'running' are repetitions of this.
---From "5 'Everyday Poses'"

If we look at the movements of various sports or kendo as a series of movements, the spine makes horizontal rotational movements to a greater or lesser extent in most of the movements.
But there are exceptions.
The head strike in kendo is structured so that the horizontal rotation of the spine stops the moment the right foot steps forward, the brake is applied, and the upper body, arm, and bamboo sword accelerate in the vertical direction in that order and strike down.
The jab in boxing and the front kick in karate are also techniques that stop the rotation immediately.
What these technologies have in common is the possibility of moving quickly without delay.

---From "6 'Action Poses'"