Closed for accepting commissions queues!!! Thank you so much to everyone who commissioned me ❤️❤️❤️Big thanks to everyone who shared and boosted the post too !!!
I’ll announce again when I reopen! Thanks everyone again !!!
I'm gonna do manga for this contest. Idk how it gonna be since I didn't make manga for like 10 years already, but manga was reason why I started drawing so I want to give it a try again
I'll keep you guys update about this, please looking forward to it !
🏆 KODANSHA MANGA ACADEMY AWARD: MANGAKA DISCOVERY
Kodansha's largest-ever global initiative to discover new talent. WE'RE NOT LOOKING FOR PERFECTION. WE'RE LOOKING FOR POTENTIAL.
We welcome creators of all nationalities and experience levels. Every submission will be reviewed by HENSHUSHA from all seven of Kodansha’s manga editorial departments.
【AWARD BENEFITS】
🥇 Grand Prize (Up to 7 winners—one potential selection per editorial department)
Cash Prize: ¥300,000 JPY
Professional Partnership: Assignment of a dedicated Kodansha HENSHUSHA
Invitation to Tokyo: Award ceremony travel and accommodation fully covered
Global Debut: Publication on K MANGA and COMIC DAYS
🏅 Encouragement Prize
Professional Partnership: Assignment of a dedicated Kodansha HENSHUSHA
📝 Top 100 Finalists (First-Round Qualifiers)
Direct feedback from a Kodansha HENSHUSHA
Note: Grand Prize selections are made at the discretion of each department. Up to 7 awards may be granted, or none if professional standards are not met.
【HOW TO APPLY】
Eligibility: All creators worldwide (No prior experience required)
Submission: Original manga (8–60 pages) in English or Japanese
Entry Fee: Free
Application Period: April 20, 2026 – July 22, 2026 ( PM JST)
👉 Apply here: https://t.co/byRFIZfUPC
Video by: @shibutake_Ole
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