Application Deadline: August 31st, 2026
LOCATION: Japan
The 15th Annual Manga Kingdom Tottori International Comic Art Contest is open for submission. The contest will be accepting submissions under the following three categories. All entries must reflect the theme “Clothes.”
1-frame manga (1 page)
4-frame manga (1-8 pages)
4 to 24 page manga story
(Artists can submit to multiple categories and can make multiple entries. Co-produced works will also be accepted.)
ELIGIBILITY:
Entries must be original works that have not been previously published
or publicly released. (Works published as doujinshi are acceptable.)
There are no specific eligibility requirements, and submissions from artists of all ages and nationalities will be accepted.
Submissions must be received between April 20th, 2026, and August 31st, 2026 (no later than this date).
Requirements:
General criteria:
Original paper size must be B4 (257mm X 364mm) or A4(210mm X 297mm).
Write the title and text in Japanese or in your own native language.
Submitted work may be in color or black and white (or a combination of both).
Page numbers should be clearly visible at the bottom of each page.
For hand-drawn hard copy:
Double-sided works will not be accepted.
Title and text must be clearly written and readable.
For soft copy:
The file format of the submitted data must be in .pdf format
For black and white data submissions, we recommend a display resolution of 600dpi or more.
For color data submissions, we recommend a display resolution of 350dpi or more.
Submitting Works:
Submitting the original work (hard or soft copy)
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.
Submitted copy will not be returned.
Send submissions to:
Manga Kingdom Tottori International Comic Art Contest Office
Work Submission Section (c/o MediBang Inc.)
SHIBUYA PLACE Level 2
1-10-5 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku,Tokyo 150-0043 JAPAN
Submitting via the website
Access the online application form, fill in the required fields, and upload the file data.
Application Form URL Link: https://forms.gle/Xr532fz6FSTR1W6Y9
Required Information: Application Category, Entry Title, Nationality, Name, Contact Details, Birthdate, Gender, Occupation (or School Name and Grade), Pen Name / Pseudonym.
Data Format and File Size Limits: Data must be submitted in .pdf format (name the pdf after the title of your work).
The maximum size for upload is 100MB.
BENEFIT:
The selection committee will review all three categories and select one work to be awarded the Grand Prize. Additional works will be considered for other awards. The contest prizes consist of the following:
1 work will be awarded the Grand Prize consisting of a certificate and 500,000 yen.
2 works will be awarded merit awards consisting of a certificate and 100,000 yen.
Approximately 3 works will be awarded a selection committee award consisting of a certificate and 50,000 yen.
Approximately 3 works will be awarded a U-15 youth manga artist prize (for artists 15 years of age and younger) consisting of a certificate and prize item (30,000 yen value).
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