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19th Japan International Manga Award Received 29 Entries from South Asia
posted on by Adriana Hazra
Entries will be open until June 30.
Artists and publications can enter both published and unpublished works in the competition, excluding ones that won any past Japan International Manga Awards. The entries must include a manga of more than 16 pages that the artist has produced within the past three years. Either the artist or writer of the entry must be a Non-Japanese national. Work that is primarily generated by AI is not accepted in the competition but use of AI-generated images as supplemental material for certain parts of the work is allowed. Contestants are required to declare any use of AI in their application form.
The website describes the competition:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs founded the International MANGA Award in 2007 for the purpose of expanding international exchange and mutual understanding through the MANGA culture which is widely accepted around the world.This award honors MANGA artists who contribute to the development of MANGA culture in the world.
The award ceremony for the 19th Japan International Manga Award took place at the Iikura Guest House on March 4. Laica Chrose from Brazil won the Gold award for Winged. The 19th competition received a record 738 entries from 110 countries and regions. The 18th competition had received 716 entries from 95 countries and regions.
Sources: Japan International Manga Award's website, Consulate General of Japan in Kolkata's Facebook page
