Show your talents as a manga author!
The Japan International MANGA Award rewards authors of manga created outside Japan every year, and registrations for its 17th edition have just opened.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has opened applications for the 17th Japan International MANGA Award. This award recognizes international artists who contribute to the promotion of manga abroad. Entries will be open until July 7, 2023.
Three categories of awards are to be given. Eleven works are awarded the Bronze Award, three works the Silver Award, and one grand prize winner is awarded the Gold Award. The nominees for the silver and gold awards are invited to Japan to attend the award ceremony. During this trip, they will also have the opportunity to meet Japanese manga authors and visit publishing houses. This is a unique opportunity for international artists to showcase their talent!
Find the conditions and details of the contest on the following website.
- 17th Japan International MANGA Award
- Submission of applications from April 14th to July 7th, 2022
- Official website: https://www.manga-award.mofa.go.jp