Applications are currently being accepted for the Japan International Manga Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Japan International Manga Award
This international award recognizes MANGA artists who have made significant contributions to the growth of MANGA culture worldwide. Art is a universal language, and it has always been used to express meaningful messages through drawings, sketches, and visual storytelling.
Benefits of Japan International Manga Award
- Gold Award winners will receive a certificate, trophy, and invitation to Japan.
- Silver Award winners (3) will receive certificates, trophies, and invitation to Japan.
- Bronze Award winners (approximately 11) will receive certificates.
- Special Encouragement Award winners will receive certificates.
- One representative of Gold and Silver Award winners will be invited to Japan for about seven days.
- Participants will experience the award ceremony and activities in Tokyo.
- The Japan International MANGA Award 2026 is a great chance to explore Japanese culture and industry exposure.
Japan International Manga Award Requirements
- The submitted work must consist of more than 16 pages in total.
- Both published and unpublished works are eligible for submission.
- Previously awarded works are not eligible for entry.
- MANGA submissions must be created within the last three years (2023-2026).
- The work must not violate any third-party intellectual property rights.
- The entry must be the original creation of the applicant.
- Works entirely generated by AI (including plot, composition, and artwork) will not be accepted.
- If AI tools are partially used, applicants must declare the extent of AI use.
- Entries must be submitted in PDF format (printed/scanned pages are also accepted if drawn by hand).
- Only one entry per applicant is allowed.
- Applicants must be non-Japanese nationals.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
30 June, 2026
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