What is manga?Put simply, manga are comics and in Japan manga encompass a broad range of styles and themes.The Embassy of Japan has searched for the best comic creators in the UK since 2007. Scroll down to find out the latest winners of Manga Jiman.....
Relive all the action from the Awards Ceremony of the 17th Manga Jiman Competition and hear from the artists in their own words.
Visit the Embassy of Japan to view the best of this year's stories. Open weekdays, 10am - 5.30pm. Free entry. Walk-ins are very welcome but advance tickets can be booked via the link below.
Create an original story within 6, 7 or 8 pages for a chance to win superb prizes! This category is for artists aged 14 or over.
Yonkoma is a comic strip of four panels arranged vertically. The Yonkoma Youth category is for artists aged 11, 12 or 13 to create an original story within this format.
As the name suggests, Yonkoma 14+ is a category for those aged 14 or over to compose an original yonkoma strip.
Watch this short video to learn how to construct a yonkoma comic.
Enter the competition and become part of a vibrant community of manga artists where you can meet like-minded people.
The following companies are all generously sponsoring prizes for the competition.
