The Kitakyushu Manga Museum is now accepting entries for its Four-Panel Manga Competition.
Categories:
- General Division
- Junior Division (for those aged 12 or under as of 1 April 2026)
Open to both professionals and amateurs.
Theme: Iron (applies to both divisions)
Submission: Must be your own original, unpublished work.
Entry Period:
From 11:00 AM (Japan Standard Time) on Sunday 1 June 2025
to 2:00 PM (Japan Standard Time) on Monday 1 September 2025.
Announcement of Results:
Winners will be announced in early December 2025 on the official Kitakyushu International Manga Competition website, where prize-winning and outstanding entries will also be showcased.
How to Enter:
All submissions must be made via the official website.
Simply complete the entry form and upload your artwork as a data file.
Website:
[Japanese] https://kitakyushu-mangataisho.com/
[English] https://kitakyushu-mangataisho.com/en/
Submission Enquiries: manga@kitakyushu-mangataisho.com
General Enquiries: manga@city.kitakyushu.lg.jp
