The 17th Japan International MANGA Award is seeking the very best of international manga creating talent, and is currently accepting submissions from across the world, including those from Kenya.
The prestigious competition was established in 2007 by the then Foreign Minister of Japan ASO Taro, as a means of encouraging those with manga creating talent outside of Japan. The competition is often very competitive, with professional artists and comic makers entering published work. Unpublished comics and work created especially for the competition are also encouraged, and have been successful in previous years.
The prize winners are flown to Japan to receive their award, meet manga creators and publishers, and visit some of Japan’s most famous sights.
How to Enter
Application Period: 14 April – 7 July 2023 (entries must arrive during this period)
Submissions
When you apply, submit the following two documents:
●Application Form (Entry via Forms)
● Manga Work
The work should be submitted in either of the three forms below:
1) TWO copies of the printed work
2) ONE copy in electronic form (PDF)
3) ONE copy of the printed work and ONE copy in electronic form (PDF)
Sending Address
The email address for electronic copies is: jinfocul@nb.mofa.go.jp
(Please note that there is an email file size limit of 10MB. If your artwork files are over 10mb, please contact us in advance to receive instructions on how to send us the artwork.)
The physical and postal address for printed copies is:
Japan Information & Culture Centre
Embassy of Japan
Mara Road, Upper Hill
P.O. Box 60202 00200
Nairobi, Kenya
Note: Publishers acting on behalf of comic artists and all entrants MUST read all of the information on the official website before entering. If you have any questions, please email the Embassy of Japan at jinfocul@nb.mofa.go.jp
