Application Deadline: August 31st, 2025
LOCATION: Japan
By discovering and awarding prizes to unique manga works, our goal is not only to get more people interested in manga but at the same time to publicize our efforts both domestically and internationally.
ELIGIBILITY:
There are no specific eligibility requirements, and submissions from artists of all ages and nationalities will be accepted.
The contest will be accepting submissions under the following three categories. All entries must reflect the theme “Promise”
Artists can submit to multiple categories and can make multiple entries. Co-produced works will also be accepted.
Entries must be original works that have not been previously published or publicly released. (Works published as doujinshi are acceptable.)
For paper submission, submit one original sized copy in A4 sized paper. Ensure that title and text are clearly written and readable before sending.
For soft copy submission, submit in a CD-R or DVD-R.
Include one Application Form per entry.
The submitted copy will not be returned.
BENEFIT:
Grand Prize: 500,000 yen
Merit award (2 works): 100,000 yen
Selection Committee Award (3 works): 50,000 yen
U-15 Youth Manga Artist Prize (3 works): commemorative gift worth 30,000 yen
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