The AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival aims to promote and celebrate Japanese pop culture in Australia. Manga from Japan has become a worldwide phenomenon, and we would like to celebrate this through a 4-Koma (Yonkoma) Manga Competition.
Each year, a theme is introduced to encourage cultural learning and understanding of Japan. The focus of the competition is the incorporation of the theme and overall quality. We encourage everyone who enjoys drawing manga and story telling to apply with an entry.
This year’s theme is「é ‘å¼µã‚‹」”GANBARU”, which means to do one’s best in any given situation. With 2020 being a year of global hardship, we would like to spread this ideology from Japan to help strengthen the hearts of people.
Register and submit a 4-koma manga, and be in the running to win a $300 cash prize.
Budding artists get creative and get seen! All 4-koma manga submissions will be reviewed by our judging panel comprised of industry professionals, and the top twenty entrants will be on display at the AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival in October.
Registration for the 2021 competition is now open!
Please read the latest terms and conditions to ensure your entry will be accepted.
This year’s theme is 「先輩・後輩」”Senpai/Kouhai”, which is a terms used to refer to senior/junior members of work places, schools, clubs and the relationship or bonds between these two.
Register and submit a 4-koma manga, and be in the running to win a $300 cash prize.
Budding artists get creative and get seen! All 4-koma manga submissions will be reviewed by our judging panel comprised of industry professionals, and the top twenty entrants will be on display at the AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival.
Registration Deadline: September 20th 2021 at 9:00pm (Australian Central Standard Time)
Submission Deadline: September 27th 2021 at 11:59pm (Australian Central Standard Time)
Results Announcement: AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival on October 30th, 2021.
Prizes
Grand Prize
$300 Cash Prize
The winner(s) will receive a cash prize of $300, brought to you by the Japan Australia Friendship Association (JAFA).
Anime Sponsorship Pack (valued at $200)
A bundle pack including a Studio Ghibli Anniversary Limited Edition DVD/Blu-Ray box set, gift cards and more, brought to you by AnimeLab.
Runner-up(s) (2 winners)
$100 Cash Prize
The runner-up(s) will receive a cash prize of $100, brought to you by the Japan Australia Friendship Association (JAFA).
AnimeLab Sponsorship Pack (valued at $100)
A bundle pack including blu-ray's and gift cards to the value of $100, brought to you by AnimeLab.
Submission Criteria
The manga must refer to the cultural theme 「先輩・後輩」”Senpai/Kouhai” and must be referenced visibly in the 4-koma manga.
The manga must be of a single page traditional Yonkoma (four panel).
The manga must be made specifically for the purpose of the AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival 2021.
The manga must be written in English.
The entry can be in either colour or black and white.
The AnimeGO! Japan Pop Culture Festival 2021 must be the first public displaying of the manga.
The manga and stories must be of original work. No copyright or fandom material allowed.
The manga must not contain explicit or inappropriate material.
The manga must comply with the technical specifications provided in the competition terms and conditions.
Submission must be completed either online (pdf format) through an application form or be sent and received to a nominated PO Box, before the deadline at 11:59pm (Australian Central Standard Time) on September 30th 2021.
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