The First Ever Nurse Manga Awards 2026 Kicks Off with Public Voting and Story Submissions

Nurse Manga Awards 2026 Launches Voting and Story Submissions

In celebration of National Nurses Day, the popular nursing community, Nurse Senka, which boasts around 1.5 million members, is kicking off the Nurse Manga Awards 2026. This exciting event will invite members to vote for their favorite comics published over the past year and share their unforgettable nursing experiences.

About Nurse Senka's Nurse Manga

Founded by SMS Co., Ltd., Nurse Senka (https://media.nurse-senka.jp/) is a platform dedicated to supporting nurses and nursing students. It provides a space for discussions, the latest healthcare news, and essential information for skill enhancement and career development. Over the years, it has accumulated about 1.5 million members as of March 2026.

To foster sharing and discussions, Nurse Senka has been collecting and showcasing real-life nursing stories since 2014. Starting in 2018, these stories began to be presented in comic format, making them more accessible and engaging for audiences. So far, over 1,900 comics have been shared on Instagram, resonating powerfully with followers.

The comics featured in Nurse Manga are drawn from authentic experiences of nurses and are chosen based on their ability to resonate, inspire reflection, and provide insights. Many stories encapsulate unforgettable moments or humorous encounters with patients, prompting comments from readers who appreciate their relatability—some have expressed how the comics have helped them rethink their approach to daily nursing duties.

What to Expect at Nurse Manga Awards 2026

The Nurse Manga Awards 2026 will feature ten selected comics that received significant feedback from the community over the past year. Voting will be open not just to Nurse Senka members but to all nurses, nursing students, and even general public participants.

To encourage participation, a special badge will be awarded to those who cast their votes, with a chance to win an Amazon gift card worth 5,000 yen. The voting process runs from May 12 to June 22, 2026, and will take place both online and during the Nurse Festival on June 13-14, 2026, at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Triangle Plaza.

In addition to comic nominations, contributions of unforgettable stories concerning nursing will also be accepted. Entries will be categorized based on different perspectives: "Unforgettable Patients" from the nurse's viewpoint, "Unforgettable Nurses" reflecting patient experiences, and "Unforgettable Nursing Practices" from nursing students. Winning stories will be adapted into comics later in the year.

Entries for the Awards

The nominations for the awards include:
1. Thank You... I'm Still Well (Articles: 1)
2. Unforgettable Tears (Articles: 1)
3. "I Will Depart Today!" – A Patient's Laid-Back Attitude (Articles: 1)
4. Nothing Gets Through (Articles: 1)
5. The Nurse Who Embraced Me (Articles: 1)
6. Regrets of Not Being Aware (Articles: 1)
7. Mother's Heart (Articles: 1)
8. Clumsily Embraced with Love (Articles: 1)
9. What Nursing Students Learned from Being Nurses (Articles: 1)
10. Deep Breaths (Articles: 1)

The award winners will be announced on July 22, 2026, through the special site established for this event.

Submit Your Story

To participate in storytelling, anyone with nursing experience or students can submit their memorable nursing experiences via the special site from May 12 to June 22, 2026. Also, special prizes will be awarded, making contributions even more rewarding.

Join us in celebrating the invaluable experiences of nurses while connecting and encouraging one another through shared stories. Be a part of the Nurse Manga Awards 2026 and let your voice be heard in the nursing community!

For more information on voting and story submission, visit the special site: Nurse Manga Awards 2026.