About us and comics
Since 2007, the Embassy of Japan in the UK has searched for the best comic creators in the country. There are 3 competitions across 2 categories with loads of great prizes to be won.
What is manga? Put simply, manga are comics and in Japan manga encompass a broad range of styles and themes. Create a short story told in 6, 7 or 8 pages.
What is yonkoma? Yonkoma is a comic strip in the form of 4 vertical panels.
The application window has closed for 2024. Exhibition of winning entries now on at the Embassy of Japan in the UK!
© Luca Fruzza
© Donna Tinsely
© Patrick Gordon
Visit our free exhibition to read the winning stories
Our Competitions
Create a comic within 6, 7 or 8 A4 size pages. Your story can be in colour or black and white but must read from left to right.
Create a story in a 4-panel comic strip, arranged vertically. Entries can be in colour or black and white.
Create a story in a 4-panel comic strip, arranged vertically. Entries can be in colour or black and white.
Prize Sponsors
The following companies are all generously sponsoring prizes for the competition.
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Contact us
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