Wordless World Manga Contest

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Manga creation with the manga editor of
"Neon Genesis Evangelion"

In this panel, manga editor, who edited
“Neon Genesis Evangelion” manga
and “Sgt. Frog,” will share insights on
manga creation with the attendees.
We will also have a portfolio review session
at the end of the panel.

Panel Details

Panel Title

Manga creation with the manga editor of
"Neon Genesis Evangelion"

When

Sunday, October 20, 14:15-15:15

Where

Room 406.3 at New York Comic Con
@ Javits Center (429 11th Ave, New York, NY 10001, United States)

What

Calling all creators! Let's create manga!
Japanese publisher KADOKAWA has launched a new manga contest, the ”Wordless World Manga Contest.”
It's a chance for artists to work with a Japanese publisher and build a career as a manga artist.

ILLUSTRATION:
YOSHIYUKI SADAMOTO
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©Mine Yoshizaki

Hiroyuki Watanabe, editor of "Neon Genesis Evangelion" and "Sgt. Frog," will explain how to create a manga. A portfolio review session will follow.
There will also be a giveaway session!

Portfolio Review Details

Manga creators are also welcomed to bring your works (whether it’s draft work or completed work) to our panel, and KADOKAWA editors will review your works as much as time allows !


There are two ways to bring your works:
1. Bring work directly to the panel
2. Pre-submit work online and visit the panel


Notes:
*If there is a high volume of submissions, we may not be able to review all the works.
*Although the "Wordless World Manga Contest" accepts wordless manga with no texts only, for this portfolio review, you may also bring standard manga (with texts).

Option1 Bring work directly to the panelOption1 Bring work directly to the panel

Please bring your work directly to our NYCC panel, Manga creation with the manga editor of "Neon Genesis Evangelion" on Sunday, October 20, 14:30-15:30 at Room 406.3.
We will review and provide feedback on the spot.

Option2 Pre-submit work onlineOption2 Pre-submit work online

Please submit your manga file via the form at the bottom of the page .


●Please convert each page layer to the integrated JPG format or PNG format, and compress it to ZIP format. (Or scanned files are also acceptable)
● Please name the file "(work name in lowercase alphanumeric characters).zip".
eg.)wordlessmanga.zip
●The maximum file size that can be uploaded is 100 MB.


Notes:

  • *In case of minors, a parent or guardian (legal representative) must also read this page and consent with the term before submitting your work.
  • *Any and all personal information provided upon application will be used in accordance with KADOKAWA's privacy policy (https://group.kadokawa.co.jp/privacy_policy/main.html).


The deadline for pre- submissions is October 18, 12:00pM (EST)!

What is the Wordless World Manga Contest? Please check the website:

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