First introduced in 2016, the four-frame manga contest "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" is held yearly. The goal of this competition was to introduce the charm and potential fun of manga from Kitakyushu both domestically and internationally and make it more mainstream. Last year 1,271 masterpieces from 22 countries and regions around the world took part in this event. Find out more information about the 7th competition held this year and how to submit your masterpiece in this special feature!