Comic and Manga art contest Japan 2022
Deadline: 8 April 2022, 09:00 GMT
Status: Applications are open.
See also: Anime contests.
Prizes: up to 3300 dollars in prizes.
Country: Japan
Who may enter
The competition is open to students worldwide.
Students should submit their work individually using their school’s ID (issued when a school is registered). School registration must be completed by a teacher or member of school staff until 15 March 2022.
Short description
The competition is organized by Japanese graphics software company CELSYS.
This year’s theme is JOURNEY.
Entries will be accepted for the following six categories:
• Comic
• Manga
• Bande Dessinée
• Webtoon
• Storyboard
• Illustration
Submissions may be created using any drawing tools or software. If you create your submission using traditional tools, you should submit a digital scan of the artwork.
Entry fee
The competition is free to enter.
Prizes
• Categories: Comic, Manga, Bande Dessinée, Webtoon
Overall Grand Prize (1 winner)
・ Cash prize: US$3,300
・The new Wacom Cintiq Pro 16
・Three years of Clip Studio Paint EX (graphic software)
Category Awards (1 winner each)
・ Cash prize: US$1,700
・13.3” Wacom One Creative Pen Display
・Three years of Clip Studio Paint EX (graphic software)
• Storyboard Category
Grand Prize (1 winner)
・Cash prize: US$2,200
・Wacom One Creative Pen Display
・Three years of Clip Studio Paint EX (graphic software)
• Illustration Category
Grand Prize (1 winner)
・Cash prize US$550
・Wacom One Creative Pen Display
・Three years of Clip Studio Paint PRO (graphic software)
Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.
