The 20th Japan International MANGA Award - Looking for Entries from Manga Artists across the Globe

The 20th 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 Unpublished comics and work created especially for the competition are also encouraged, and have been successful in previous years.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.

Manga – Inspiring Creators Worldwide  [Link to Japan Video Topic on Manga]
 

How to Enter

Application Period: April 15th 2026 – June 30th 2026 (entries must be submitted through the Application Form (Microsoft Forms) by the end of this period)
 
Submissions
When you apply, submit the following two documents:

• Application Form (Entry via Forms)
• Manga Work in electronic form (PDF)

An URL for uploading the PDF data will be provided to applicants who have submitted the Application Form, by the Japanese embassy or consulate in the country or region in where you reside.
 
For further information, see the Guidelines for Application on the Japan International MANGA Award website.