The 15th Annual Manga Kingdom Tottori International Comic Art Contest is a global competition organized by the Tottori Prefectural Government inviting creators to submit original manga works based on the theme "Clothes." It aims to foster creativity, encourage young artists, and strengthen global engagement with manga culture through categories including one-frame, four-frame, and multi-page stories.
What selected participants may receive
Monetary awards ranging from 50,000 to 500,000 Japanese Yen
Certificates
International exposure through official contest publications and exhibitions
Opportunity to participate in exhibitions and promotional materials
Invitation to the official award ceremony in Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Recognition by professional manga artists and researchers
Visibility within the international manga and comic art community
Eligibility
Open to artists of all ages and nationalities worldwide
Open to emerging and professional manga artists, comic illustrators, independent creators, students, and collaborative teams
Works must be original and not infringe upon third-party copyrights
Works predominantly generated by artificial intelligence will not be accepted
Fees
Application fee: None
Other costs: Not specified
Key dates
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026
Winners Announcement: Around December 2026
Award Ceremony: Around February 2027
Application materials
Original manga or comic artwork
Completed application form
Artwork title
Personal information and contact details
Nationality
Birthdate
Occupation or school information
Pen name or pseudonym
Additional notes
Accepted categories include one-frame manga (1 page), four-frame manga (1–8 pages), and manga stories (4–24 pages).
Both traditional hand-drawn works and digital submissions are accepted.
Digital submissions must be in PDF format, not exceed 100MB, and include visible page numbers.
Physical submissions will not be returned.
Artists retain copyright but grant organizers permission to use submitted artworks for contest-related exhibitions, publications, and media.
