Kadokawa World Manga Contest 2026 [Overiew]
The Kadokawa World Manga Contest is now accepting both wordless works and manga with dialogue! This brand-new global manga award offers a chance to realize your dream of becoming a manga artist! We’re looking for talented creators whose artistic skills and expressive power transcend borders. Work with Japanese editorial teams and share your story with the world! Contest ends on 31st March 2026.
Kadokawa World Manga Contest 2026 [Who Can Enter?]
Anyone from anywhere can enter. Pour your passion and drawing skills into your manuscript and show us your world!
Kadokawa World Manga Contest 2026 [Category]
Manga With Dialogue Category:
In this category, we are accepting manga with dialogue (standard manga works). Submissions are accepted in Japanese, English, Spanish, French, and Chinese
Wordless Manga Category:
In this category, we are accepting “Wordless Manga” works without any dialogue or text in speech bubbles. With language not posing a barrier, anyone from around the world is welcome to apply.
Kadokawa World Manga Contest 2026 [How To Enter?]
By completing the application form, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the contract as stated on the website.
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Note:
• Both black-and-white and color works are acceptable.
• There are no restrictions on reading direction.
• You may create your manga to be read right to left (as in Japanese manga) or left to right (as in Western comics). Vertical scroll format is also acceptable.
• Please merge all layers in each page and export as JPG or PNG files.
• Then, compress all pages into a single ZIP file before uploading.
• Name your ZIP file as (work title in lowercase alphanumeric characters).zip
• Example: kadokawaworldmanga.zip
• Please number your page files so that the correct page order is clear.
• The maximum upload size per submission is 100 MB (one ZIP file).
Kadokawa World Manga Contest 2026 [Prizes To Win]
Editorial support for serialization:
Winners will receive full support from KADOKAWA’s comic editors to help turn their work into a serialized manga!
Open to applicants from anywhere in the world:
A chance to debut as a manga artist with a Japanese publisher — no matter where you live! (*)
Award ceremony & editorial department tour:
Winners will be invited to Japan for an award ceremony and a special tour of the editorial department!
Winning works will be published on KADOKAWA’s official comic portal site “KADOCOMI.”
Kadokawa World Manga Contest 2026 [Last Date]
Contest starts on Friday, November 28, 2025 and ends on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 11:59 pm. Friday, November 28, 2025 Tuesday, March 31, 2026 11:59 pm.
