The Embassy of Japan in London has launched its highly anticipated 17th Manga Jiman Competition.
You can find out this year’s theme, the prizes on offer and a radical change to the format by watching this launch video on the Embassy’s YouTube channel.
The Embassy of Japan has searched for the best comic creators in the UK since 2007. The search now continues with three competitions across two formats with the aim of providing a platform for aspiring comic artists.
The popular competition is open to diverse talents, and as usual it’s expected the entries will feature an array of categories and styles.
The Manga Jiman Competition
Comic creators across the UK are being challenged to create an original manga story within six, seven or eight pages for a chance to win superb prizes! This category is for artists aged 14 or over.
• Read previous winning entries here
Yonkoma Youth
Yonkoma is a comic strip of four panels arranged vertically. The Yonkoma Youth category is for artists aged 11, 12 or 13 to create an original story within this format.
• Read previous winning entries here
Yonkoma 14+
As the name suggests, Yonkoma 14+ is a category for those aged 14 or over to compose an original yonkoma strip. For full details, read the Rules & Regulations. You can download a yonkoma template sheet as a PDF or else as a MS Word document. Entry forms can be downloaded in PDFand MS Word formats.
• Read previous winning entries here
• The deadline for receipt of entries is 8th January 2024. Full details on the official website: mangajiman.co.uk
For full details, read the Rules & Regulations. You can download a yonkoma template sheet as a PDF or else as a MS Word document. Entry forms can be downloaded in PDFand MS Word formats.
For full details, read the Rules & Regulations. Entry forms can be downloaded in PDF and MS Word formats.
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Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.
He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.
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