The Silent Manga Audition “My Dream” is an international comic contest inviting aspiring artists and creators to submit silent manga entries—manga comics without dialogue—to creatively express their dreams. This competition focuses on the art of visual storytelling through manga, encouraging participants to communicate profound narratives solely through illustrations. The key focus is on originality, creativity, and the ability to convey meaningful stories in a universal comic format free from language barriers.
Who Can Apply:
The contest is open to anyone passionate about manga art and storytelling, regardless of professional background, nationality, or age. It especially welcomes amateur artists, aspiring manga creators, and illustrators seeking to showcase their talent on a global stage.
Key Focus Areas:
– Silent manga storytelling without dialogue.
– Imaginative and creative representation of personal or universal dreams.
– High-quality artwork coupled with impactful visual narratives.
Benefits and Awards:
Participants have the opportunity to gain international recognition within the manga and comic community. Winners may be featured by contest organizers and receive awards that celebrate their artistic achievements. Past editions highlight the potential of this contest to act as a springboard for manga artists’ careers, helping to open international opportunities and connections.
How to Apply:
Participants need to submit their silent manga entries through the designated application platform linked on the contest page. Clear guidelines on format, submission specifications, and other requirements are provided to ensure all entries comply with competition standards. Applicants should carefully review the submission rules and prepare their manga according to contest themes and technical instructions.
The Silent Manga Audition encourages creative individuality and the power of visual storytelling without words, making it a unique competition that bridges cultures and languages through the universal art of manga comics.
Awards:
• Grand Prix: 500,000 JPY
• Grand Prix Runner-Up: 300,000 JPY
• Excellence Award: 100,000 JPY
• Excellence Runner-Up: 30,000 JPY
• Honourable Mention: 10,000 JPY
Date: 01-10-2025
