The winners of the "World Silent Manga Audition®︎" run by Coamix will take on the challenge of creating their first "manga work with dialogue"! ! It is now available on the web under the title “One-shot Festival Vol.1.” All works can be read for free!
[A dream collaboration between talented creators from around the world and the Japanese manga industry]
The participating creators were talented people who achieved excellent results in the "World Silent Manga Audition®︎" and were awarded the title of "Master Class." This time, a master class of six people from three countries, Indonesia, Italy, and Brazil, will unveil for the first time six "Japanese manga" works created under the guidance of Japanese editors and manga artists! Enjoy this dream work created by the world and Japan collaborating through manga!
[Survey and gift campaign will also be held at the same time]
In order for as many people as possible to enjoy this first "One-shot Festival" and to utilize the valuable feedback in creating future works, we have prepared a wonderful gift for those who answer the questionnaire. I'm here.
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You can read all works of “Yomiri Festival Vol.1” here!
[6 one-shot works with a wide variety]
"Scaffold" Ichiro (Brazil)
A robot is about to be executed in front of an enthusiastic crowd. What is his crime? A near-future science fiction story that appeals to readers about ``What is humanity?''
"Housekisama - Journey of the Hill -" Roberto.F(Brazil)
Hill, a young boy whose family and friends were taken away by the Blue Ribbon Army, who are after the magic stone "Hosekisama" that gives limitless power to those who possess it, meets Oska, a "girl chosen by the magic stone"... An adventure story of magic and friendship.
"Fujiang Lindu"alex ilzaki(Indonesia)
Fu Jiang is a martial artist who competes in martial arts tournaments to win the marriage of his beloved. When the most powerful enemy ever stands in front of him, the story takes an unexpected turn...? This is the classic battle action of boys' manga!
"Sentinel - Guardians -"DS studio(Indonesia)
When Maudie, an ordinary girl, wakes up one morning, the world is destroyed by a zombie virus... A full-fledged survival action story about a girl and a zombie hunter who fight in a nightmare from which they can never wake up.
"Tiny Bond - Small bond -"vanilla(Indonesia)
When Ken returned home tired from work, a small visitor the size of his palm was waiting for him at the door. A heartwarming story depicting the emotional exchange between a young man and a mysterious child.
"Athena"Salvatore Nives(Italy)
Athena is a brave girl who dreams of becoming a knight one day. And an encounter with a mysterious knight changes Athena's destiny...! A touching fantasy story depicting the growth of a young girl.
[About World Silent Manga Audition®︎]
This is a manga contest where Japanese manga competes for its ``directorial ability'' using ``manga without words.'' To date, more than 3,000 creators from more than 100 countries have participated, and it continues to grow into the world's largest manga contest.
The judges include Nobuhiko Horie (Representative Director of Coamix Co., Ltd.; former Editor-in-Chief of Weekly Shonen Jump), Tsukasa Hojo (manga artist: CITY HUNTER, etc.), Tetsuo Hara (manga artist: Fist of the North Star, etc.), and Ryuji Tsugihara (manga artist). Home: Hello, Mechadoc, etc.) etc.
We are currently recruiting entries for the 10th edition!
Silent Manga Audition official website
“Yomiri Festival Vol.1” official website
Mail: smac@manga-audition.com