MangaBento is an anything-goes gathering of artists and art lovers. Most of us are interested in Japan and anime/manga and its derivatives: Cosplay, doujinshi, computer art, gaming, etc.
We at MangaBento provide a place for artists to share ideas, create work, and learn new skills. We can introduce you to the basic tools and techniques used by artists, but it is up to you to develop and train yourself as an artist.
2011 Meetings
Time/Place
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Rm 200 (double check with guard)
Academy of Arts Center at Linekona
1111 Victoria Street
Upcoming Events
仲間ぼこ Nakamaboko
Working together (title in Japanese is set but in english might change)
June 11 to July 24, 2012
Linekona Art Center
I assume set up is the first few days of exhibit.
Past Events
Kawaii Kon
April 29- May 1
Mangabento Workshop:
Manga Dojo
漫画道場
featuring Dennis Imoto, Jeff Kats and Jayson Chun
Sat May 14, 10-4pm
$50 / Rm
Mangabento will be conducting a workshop on the creation of a manga and will go through the process of creating a short layout with you. Topics will include: layouts, inking, coloring, tones and the use of computers. Dennis Imoto will demo shodo (calligraphy) Guest speaker, Jeff Kats, will discus his creative process through his Soul Savior series. Jayson Chun, UH Professor, will discuss social issues influencing on Japanese Manga and the need for Hawaii's Manga artists to speak about their own experiences. Bring your sketchbook, portfolio and any in progress work you need help on. Xerox an inked drawing if you want to try coloring and or tones. Please bring a laptop if you wish to work digitally.
Honolulu Festival 2011 w Kawaiikon
Link to Honolulu Festivals with Kawaii Kon:
http://www.kawaii-kon.org/gallery/Honolulu-Festival-2011/
Set up Jan 30-Feb 1
Viewing time Feb 2-Feb 19, 20-11
Opening Feb 5, 3-5 pm
The Floating World of Manga
Manga Mayhem
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Thursday, July 15, 2010 |
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10:00am - 4:00pm |
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The Contemporary Museum |
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2411 Makiki Heights Drive |
An over the top manga drawing event for all ages at
The Contemporary Museum of Honolulu.
Manga Mania
Manga Bento Workshop at Linekona Art Center
Saturday, 4/24/2010, 9am-4pm
Mangabento at the Kaimuki Craft Air 08.
A tea ceremony during new years festivities at JCCH.
Bento relaxing at the Kon with Kamen Rider. Hongo seems a bit agitated.
Getting Ready for the Kon
Art After Dark at the Academy of Arts
Bari Bari 13 rock-a0-billy'd the house. The otaku's were out numbered 10 to 1 by normal people. Mangabento dominated with 29 Palms, Moosubi, Chibi
kaen, and Haru decorating the walls while Kitsune took first in the Cosplay, Sakura took second in a different category to Sephi's first. Sakura bailed early and lost her prize!
Got the bands autograph and CD for a buck! It even has a set of custom guitar picks in the package.
My son in my paper mache Kikaida mask a couple years ago. He was featured here: Advertiser: Clever Costumes
Jiro and Mari from Kikaida and Kikaida 01 at the 2002 Kikaida Fest at the Japanese Cultural Center.
Mangabento at Kawaii Kon 2007:
Ayumi, our founder. Drawing becomes a spectator sport when she is around.
Images from the Honolulu Basho.
Robocon's images from the Grand Sumo Tournement.
Denver Colorado Budhist Temple Bon Dance.
New Images of Sumi and Bento by Ayumi, our founder.
