サルまん ―サルでも描けるまんが教室 [Saruman- Sarudemo Egakeru Manga Kyōshitsu]

A short-lived but notable two-issue series from Shogakukan that began in 1997, Saruman is a satirical manga instruction course by a creator (not named here) who turns the "how-to-draw manga" genre on its head. Rather than a straightforward guide, it offers a wry, insider's look at the industry's absurdities, making it a cult curiosity for those interested in the meta-commentary of manga creation.