Applications open for the 19th Japan International MANGA Award
2025/4/21
We are happy to announce that applications are now open for the 19th Japan International Manga Award.
This award honors MANGA artists who contribute to the development of MANGA culture in the world.
Gold Award and Silver Award winners will be invited to Japan for the award ceremony!
The application period: April 17 - June 30, 2025.
We are looking forward to receiving entries from MANGA artists from Estonia and worldwide!
Inquiries: culture@ti.mofa.go.jp
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The International Manga Award contest is one of the most prestigious international manga contests.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan launched the Japan International MANGA Award in 2007 to honor manga artists, who have contributed to the promotion of manga overseas and to promote international cultural exchange through manga.
The 18th Japan International MANGA Award Ceremony Press Release here.

This award honors MANGA artists who contribute to the development of MANGA culture in the world.
Gold Award and Silver Award winners will be invited to Japan for the award ceremony!
The application period: April 17 - June 30, 2025.
We are looking forward to receiving entries from MANGA artists from Estonia and worldwide!
Inquiries: culture@ti.mofa.go.jp
***
The International Manga Award contest is one of the most prestigious international manga contests.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan launched the Japan International MANGA Award in 2007 to honor manga artists, who have contributed to the promotion of manga overseas and to promote international cultural exchange through manga.
The 18th Japan International MANGA Award Ceremony Press Release here.
