Monster Book of Manga: Boys Monika Romoi (@worldofmonika) Instagram photos and videos. From Ikari, the prestigious Japanese manga animation school and studio, comes the latest in their best selling series of instructional illustration guides: Monster Book of Manga: Boys. Beginners and experienced anime artists alike will find countless helpful tips and lessons in how to create their own unique male manga characters. From modern heroes like Astroboy to traditional characters like the samurai warrior, the Monster Book of Manga: Boys is an essential addition to any anime illustrators library, alongside Monster Book of Manga: Girls, Monster Book of Manga: Fairies and Magical Creatures, and Monster Book of More Manga.