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Global Comic Awards 2023: A Showcase for Global Manga Creators

Celsys proudly announces the launch of the 8th Global Comic Awards, a contest designed for comic, manga, and webtoon creators from all around the globe, starting from April 30, 2023. This year, the competition is co-hosted with Mangadraft, a popular manga and vertical-scroll comic reading app primarily operating in France and Belgium.

Contest Theme and Awards

The theme for this year’s contest is “Impact”, inviting entries in both English and French. Those who excel in the competition will compete for a prize pool totaling approximately 1 million yen, alongside additional rewards that include the opportunity to participate in a promotion program on Mangadraft. Moreover, partnering with prominent publishers such as KADOKAWA and Jump TOON, creators with outstanding submissions may receive direct offers from editors, providing a valuable chance to debut in the manga industry.

Media Collaboration

Celsys maintains a steady partnership with various global platforms to host the Global Comic Awards, aiming to create opportunities for aspiring creators to showcase their works. This event allows them not only to test their skills but also to learn new artistic expressions and techniques while establishing connections with leading media organizations both domestically and internationally. Some of the key media partners taking part in the event include:

• - KADOKAWA
• - Jump TOON
• - Ki-oon
• - Ankama Éditions
• - Star Comics
• - Norma Editorial
• - Comic Earth Star
• - Mangatari
• - Glénat Manga

Guest Judges

Camille Fourcade

An illustrator based in Nantes, France, Camille Fourcade graduated from an animation school in Paris and initially delved into the world of illustration. She began her career by serializing two webtoon works on Ono, a French webtoon platform. Currently, she continues to broaden her horizons working on illustrated children’s books and covers for fantasy novels, while also developing her debut graphic novel, which is set to be published by Dupuis. You can follow her work on Instagram.

ZD

ZD, a well-known manga artist in France, is currently working on the first installment of his series titled “SPACE PUNCH”, published by Ankama Editions. With six volumes already released, ZD is making waves in the publishing world. Check out his updates on Instagram and X.

About CLIP STUDIO PAINT

CLIP STUDIO PAINT, developed by Celsys, is an illustration and animation software that has garnered over 60 million users worldwide. The app is available on various devices, including iPad, Android, Windows, and macOS, providing a user-friendly drawing experience tailored for both amateur artists and professional creators alike. Explore more about CLIP STUDIO PAINT on their official website here.

The Mangadraft Application

Mangadraft offers a platform where readers can peruse over 12,000 free works submitted mostly by creators from France and Belgium. In addition to serving as a reading app, Mangadraft actively supports creators with different services. You can access Mangadraft’s features via their official site Mangadraft and follow them on Instagram.

Celsys’ Commitment to Creators

Celsys intends to foster the expanding creator economy by providing tools such as CLIP STUDIO PAINT and new service platforms that offer creators innovative avenues for their craft. By supporting various activities on the CREATOR JOURNEY, Celsys aims to create a colorful world intertwined with the aspirations and passions of individual creators. For further information about Celsys, visit their corporate site here.