Create a comic

Manga Jiman is Creative Community Challenging

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 deadline for submissions is Monday 6 January 2025

© Luca Fruzza

© Donna Tinsely

© Patrick Gordon

Win prizes and get your comics noticed!

Our Competitions

for ages 14 and over
Louis Hey - 2023
Manga Jiman

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.

for ages 11 to 13
Yonkoma Youth

Create a story in a 4-panel comic strip, arranged vertically. Entries can be in colour or black and white.

for ages 14 and over
Yonkoma 14+

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.

Japanese Gallery Kensington PFU Ricoh
Daikin Manga Originals Minamoto Kitchoan
Regent Street Cinema Fanfare and more

Contact us

Got a question about our competitions? Get in touch