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Celebrating Global Comics: The 8th Global Comic Awards Announcement

On August 6, CELSYS, in collaboration with Mangadraft, announced the winners of the 8th Global Comic Awards. This international contest welcomed contributions from around the world, under the theme of "Impact", and saw over 800 diverse works submitted. Award recipients not only received valuable feedback from professional judges but were also presented with prizes, including the popular illustration software, CLIP STUDIO PAINT.

About the Global Comic Awards

The Global Comic Awards is a significant platform aimed at recognizing outstanding comic and manga works globally. It provides creators a chance to showcase their talents, learn new techniques, and connect with established media and creators like KADOKAWA and Jump TOON. This initiative aims to foster a vibrant space for artistic expression and cultural exchange among comic artists worldwide.

In an ongoing effort, CELSYS plans to continue partnering with various platforms and media organizations to support aspiring global creators in finding their voices and debuting in the industry.

This Year's Winners

Manga Grand Prize

• - Pen Name: GaeZin
• - Title: IMPACT

Webtoon Grand Prize

• - Pen Name: Cabrita Cuernitos
• - Title: Punch Back!

Jury’s Award

• - Pen Name: Crowcodule
• - Title: Humus

Popular Vote

• - Pen Name: Dende Drawing
• - Title: Dembow

Collaborative Media

The contest this year received immense support from various esteemed media partners including KADOKAWA, Jump TOON, Ki-oon, and several others.

Guest Judges

This year featured a range of accomplished guest judges:

• - Camille Fourcade: An illustrator based in Nantes, France, who began her career by creating Webtoons, and is currently working on a graphic novel set to be published by Dupuis. You can follow her work on Instagram.
• - ZD: A comic artist known for his series "SPACE PUNCH", published by Ankama Editions, with several volumes already released. Discover his creations on Instagram and Twitter.

About CLIP STUDIO PAINT

CLIP STUDIO PAINT is a premier painting application from CELSYS designed to support seamless creation in illustration, comics, and animation. With over 60 million users globally, more than 80% of whom are international, it’s a widely trusted tool amongst both entry-level and professional artists. The application is available in 11 languages, catering to creators from various backgrounds. Learn more at CLIP STUDIO PAINT’s official website.

About Mangadraft

Mangadraft is a comic and vertical scrolling comic reading application that provides free access to over 12,000 works contributed mainly by creators from France and Belgium. The platform offers various services to support creators in their journeys. Visit Mangadraft’s official site.

The Vision of CELSYS

CELSYS continues to expand in the growing creator economy by providing supportive tools and services for creators while fostering platforms for their new endeavors. Their goal is to support every creator along their unique, colorful journey. To learn more about CELSYS, visit CELSYS Corporate Site.