Do you draw anime if you aren't japanese and why?

[ShortCircuit]

I'm not Japanese, but many of my portfolio pieces are heavily influenced by the Japanese anime style of art. I want to be a character artist for a game studio that uses such styles in their games, like Blizzard, Riot, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Atlas, etc.

[Mimichi]

Yes, I draw and my style is heavily inspired by Japanese anime. They have a very unique style that I like so I incorporate it into my drawing. That's it.

[Hurlyburly]

Why would one have to be japanese to draw anime? Anime and manga have fans pretty much all around the world. My best friend is really good at it, I try form time to time but fail miserably xD

[ChiPaPa]

You don't have to be Japanese to draw in their style, just like they don't have to be Western to draw western style cartoons.

[Massageman]

My graphics training doesn't lean in that direction, but I certainly appreciate it.

[ShadowofRegret]

I am working on it.😊

[Wakingup]

No I don't

[JosyJosy]

Because the art is nice?

[bill_towers]

No and No.
I have my own way to draw

[Guanfei]

Why not?

[TohhhruAi]

Who said you have to be Japanese to draw anime

[CuriousMufuxka]

I do not.

[Anonymous]

Haha! If being Japanese is a requirement the industry would die in a heartbeat. No Murica money no anime!!!