Since 2018, the International Comic and Manga School Contest has provided a platform for students worldwide to submit their manga/comic works.
In our most recent third year, we received over 750 entries from 825 schools in 69 countries/regions.
Work acceptance period: Jan 1, 2021 ~ early April 2021
You can find the results announcement here:
https://www.clipstudio.net/promotion/comiccontest/en/
Manga and comics are an exceptional form of global entertainment that has transcended borders and mediums, taken root globally, and influenced pop culture worldwide.
Through this contest, we hope to contribute to the further development of comics and manga by opening the door for creators all over the world to make their debut, regardless of country or medium.
We would like to ask for your cooperation and support for this contest as a place to support and build relationships with young creators who will are the next generation of the industry.
Schedule
Deadline for special sponsor/sponsor application: Oct 30 (Fri)
Work acceptance period: Jan 1, 2021 ~ early April 2021
Result announcement: Early July 2021
Recruitment
Applications for special sponsors and sponsors will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Contest Overview
- Target region/School: Open to all schools worldwide. Any language welcome.
Categories: Original Comics, Original Manga, Original Webtoons, Original Bande Dessinée, Storyboard, and Illustration
Contact
For more information on the contest and sponsorship details, please feel free to contact us, and one of our representatives will be happy to provide you with further details.
About International Comic and Manga School Contest Sponsorship(PDF)
To apply, please fill out the International Comic/Manga School Contest Sponsor Application Form and send it via email to the contest organizer.
International Comic/Manga School Contest Sponsor Application Form(PDF) / (Word)
International Comic/Manga School Contest Organizer (CELSYS, Inc.)
Email: comiccontest2021@artspark.co.jp
Work acceptance period: Jan 1, 2021 ~ early April 2021
