On April 24,2015, the Ninth International MANGA Award Executive Committee (Chairman: Mr. Fumio Kishida, Minister for Foreign Affairs) decided to hold the Ninth International MANGA Award.
General information about the Award:
- The application period: From Monday, April 27, to Friday, June 12.
- The application should be sent to:
Japan Creative Centre (JCC)
Embassy of Japan in Singapore
4 Nassim Road
Singapore 258372
- Guidelines for Application
- Entry Form
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The International MANGA Award was established in May 2007 upon the initiative of the then-Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Taro Aso with the aim of awarding MANGA creators who contribute to the spread of MANGA culture overseas and international cultural exchange through MANGA. The award has been held every year since its establishment.
The best MANGA among the submitted works will be awarded the Gold Award. The next three best MANGA shall receive the Silver Award. Recipients will be invited to Japan by the Japan Foundation to attend the award ceremony. During the stay in Japan, they will also exchange opinions with Japanese MANGA creators, make an excursion and visit publishing companies and other places.