Call for entries for the 7th Kitakyushu International Manga Competition! Submit your ideas now!

2022.06.09

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This year's theme is "Jump"!

Every year the "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" attracts many contestants from all over the world. The submission period started June 1st 2022 (Wednesday) and will continue until September 1st 2022 (Thursday), 2pm Japanese standard time. The theme for the 7th Manga competition is "Jump" (same for General Division, Junior Division). Why don't you "Jump" to this opportunity and become a member of the wonderful world of "4-koma manga" (four-framed manga) loved by a wide range of generations around the world!

The 7th Kitakyushu International Manga Competition Outline

[Division]
- General Division
- Junior Division (Age 12 or under *As of April 1, 2023)
*Open for professionals and amateurs

[Theme]
"Jump" (same for General Division, Junior Division)
* Contest does not accept free choice themes.

[Genre]
Four-panel manga

[Application period]
Wednesday 1st June 2022 - to 2:00 PM (Japan Standard Time) Thursday 1st September 2022

For further information on how to apply, click "Kitakyushu International Manga Competition" Official Website >> HERE!

[Inquiry]
Inquiry about the submission of your work: manga@kitakyushu-mangataisho.com
Other inquiries: manga@city.kitakyushu.lg.jp

[Organizer]
Kitakyushu Manga Museum

* Due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, the schedule and organizing method of the competition are subject to change.