11th Annual Manga Kingdom Tottori International Comic Art ContestCall for Submissions

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(1) The contest will be accepting submissions under the following three categories. All entries must reflect the theme: "Star".
- 1 frame manga (1 page)
- 4 frame manga (1-8 pages)
- 4 to 24 page manga story
(Artists can submit to multiple categories and can make multiple entries. Co-produced works will also be accepted.)

(2) Entries must be original works that have not been previously published
or publicly released. (Works published as doujinshi are acceptable)

There are no specific eligibility requirements, and submissions from artists of all ages and nationalities will be accepted.

Submissions must be received between April 20th 2022 and August 31st 2022 (no later than this date).

a) Original paper size must be B4 (257mm X 364mm).

b) Write the title and text in Japanese or in your own native language.

c) Submitted work may be in color or black and white (or a combination of both).

d) Page numbers should be clearly visible at the bottom of each page.

a) Double-sided works will not be accepted.

b) Title and text must be clearly written and readable.

The file format of the submitted data must be in .pdf format

* For black and white data submissions, we recommend a display resolution of 600dpi or more.

* For color data submissions, we recommend a display resolution of 350dpi or more.

a) For paper submission, submit one original sized copy in A4 sized paper.
Ensure that title and text are clearly written and readable before sending.

b) For soft copy submission, submit in a CD-R or DVD-R.

c) Include one Application Form per entry.

d) Submitted copy will not be returned.
Send submissions to:
Manga Kingdom Tottori International Comic Art Contest Office
Work Submission Section (Imai Printing Co, Ltd)
8 Tomimasu-cho, Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, 683-0103, Japan

(1) Winners will be contacted. The original copy of the work (.psd or .eps format for digital works), or revised layout of the text may be requested at a later date. In this case, the contest organizer will return the original copy to the artist if requested.

(2) The submission of a work to this contest must not infringe upon any third party copyrights or image rights. If it is discovered that a winning submission has violated a copyright, the work will be disqualified and the award will be revoked.

(3) In the event that the submitted work is found to have infringed upon third party copyrights or image rights, through plagiarism, illegal copying, or any other reason, the artist will be held fully responsible for paying all charges and expenses.

(4) The contest organizer will not be held responsible for any damages to the artwork that occurs through postal handling.

(5) The copyrights of the submitted work will remain property of the artist.
However, the artist should allow the contest organizer to place a part or all of the work in publications or PR materials produced by the contest (including outsourced publications), display a part or all of the work in exhibitions hosted by the contest, as well as on online media, and other acknowledged exhibitions free of charge.

(6) Personal information collected here will only be used for the contest and for no other purpose.

(7) The contest organizer is not liable to any damage or loss incurred as a result of inappropriate actions such as uploading files that exceed the memory capacity.

(1) 1 work will be awarded the Grand Prize consisting of a certificate and 500,000 yen.

(2) 2 works will be awarded merit awards consisting of a certificate and 100,000 yen.

(3) Approximately 3 works will be awarded a selection committee award consisting of a certificate and 50,000 yen.

(4) Approximately 3 works will be awarded a U-15 youth manga artist prize (for artists 15 years of age and younger) consisting of a certificate and prize item (30,000 yen value).