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Welcome to Manga-Apps!



Who We Are: We are a club dedicated to housing the comicking resources on deviantART; your one-stop source to manga applications and resources!

Our ONE Rule: Anyone can join, not just contributors. Our one rule is that we are a resources only gallery. Put them in the gallery you think suits them best, and we'll shift around and copy them as we feel fit.

Where to put your comics? Please feel free to display your comics in our sister group, MangaCreators.



Partners! MA holds resources. MC displays comics!







DISCLAIMERS: Image used in club icon is credited to Koda Tadashi and Manga University! Please visit website dedicated to manga creation! The club ID was made by HeyTayHolt and features our club mascots, Alex and Mana!

Deviants

Affiliates

Goal: As a Comic Creating club, we're trying to limit our affiliate list to a manageable list of like-groups. That means groups that are dedicated to original comic-based content, comic creation, art-improvement, tutorials, tools, writing, or any club dedicated to having their members improve their art/storytelling/comic based skills. We are not currently seeking affiliation with fan-related groups or celebratory-minded groups. We're sticking, as of this moment, to clubs that focus on original story and art creation. Thank you for understanding!

Guidelines

- Prefer 50-100 Members (Exceptions are made for excellent resources)

- Clearly stated club goals & rules

- Focus: Comics sites, tutorials hubs, resource clubs, and comic-making clubs

- No fan groups, individual artists, individual webcomics (Some artist rings may be considered if they focus on a broad area, like North Cal. Deviants, or feature 20-30 artists.)

- No groups advocating illegal activity, product piracy, or illegal manga scans or scanlations.

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Active Admins

Main Administrator:
:iconkabocha:

Original Founder:
:iconheytayholt: :iconanimante:

Other Admins:
:icondarksena: :iconerin314: :iconashikai:

:iconrayedwards: :iconshikaruchan: :iconangel--of--music:

Our Gallery of Resources!

:star: Welcome to Our Resource Gallery!

> To Submit resources:

join the group

submit to the SUBMIT HERE Folder.

Informative Blogs - The blogs feature admin and guest writers talking about comics, cons, and all things related!

Current Contests - Comicking contest, 4-koma contest, and coloring contest!
Tutorials
Coloring Tutorials
Screentones
Brushes
Templates
Text, Fonts, and Speech Bubbles
Drawing Tools and Programs
Articles & Writing Tips
Flash Media & Digital Innovations

Current Contest Folders!
Old Contest Folders
Events, Trades, and Prize Art
Meet Our Mascots!
Meet Our Members!
Members LiveStreaming Schedule
dA Member Con Listing (List A) (List B)


Previous Comic Contest Winners!
2011 Contest Winners!
2010 Long Comic Winners
2010 Short Comic Winners




Hello creators!  There's a variety of opportunities, contests, and competitions afloat, just in time for summer in the northern hemisphere!  If you're a competitive sort, why not give them a look?

Be sure to read the official rules for each contest!

Manga-Apps is not affiliated with any of these contests, so we regrettably cannot answer specific questions about expectations, entry information, etc.

International Manga Award



Information: www.manga-award.mofa.go.jp/ind…

Entry Period: April 2nd 2018 to June 15th 2018

Prizes: "The awardees will be invited to Japan by the Japan Foundation to attend the award ceremony. During their stay in Japan (generally for 10 days), they will also have the opportunity to exchange ideas with Japanese MANGA creators, visit publishing companies and make an excursion to local sites."  (It is unclear if the trip expenses are paid or not.)

Submission Requirements: Eligible MANGA works need to be composed of more than 16 pages. Both published and unpublished works are eligible to apply, excluding the past winning works of Japan International Manga Awards.

How to Submit: Mail TWO copies of your entries WITH an entry form:
P.O.Box
MBE193 The Twelveth Japan International MANGA Award Executive Committee
Shinjuku Oak Tower 2F,
6-8-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
Postcode: 163-6002

Entry Form Download: www.manga-award.mofa.go.jp/alb…

You may also mail your entries to your country's Japanese Embassay or Consulate General.

Language Requirements: English OR Japanese

IMPORTANT: DO NOT SUBMIT ORIGINALS. YOUR WORK WILL NOT BE RETURNED.




Webtoon Contest



Information: www.webtoons.com/en/notice/det…
Official Rules: www.webtoons.com/en/notice/det…

Entry Period: June 11, 2018 - November 16, 2018

Age Requirement: 14 and older

Prizes:Awarded in rounds; info here: www.webtoons.com/en/notice/det…
Round 1 winners will get $5,000 USD
Round 2 Winners will get an additional $25,000
The Grand Prize Winner will get an additional $50,000

Language Requirement: Submissions must be in English.

Content Requirements: If your comic is...
...Thriller/Horror/Supernatural/Mystery/Crime, you need to submit episodes that are 40+ panels in length; minimum 5 episodes
...Comedy/Slice of life, you need to submit episodes that are 12+ panels; minimum 8 episodes
...Fantasy/Sci-fi/Action/Superhero you need to submit episodes that are 35+ panels; minimum 4 episodes
...Drama/Romance/Family, you need to submit episodes that are 40+ panels; minimum 6 episodes

You can upload files that are 800px wide and 1280px long, and under 2 Megabytes in size when submitting.

How to Submit: "During the Submission Period, go to www.webtoons.com/challenge/pub… ​and follow the on-screen instruction to submit your episodes. All entries must be submitted in digital format through our online uploading process which allows up to 20MB in total per episode, with each file up to 2MB. Only online entries will be accepted. No hard copies of entries will be accepted for judging."

Important: If you are chosen as a prize-winner, you will be given 30 days to accept your prize -- if you accept the prize, you grant Webtoon a 5-year non-exclusive right to use their work for any media connected with their services.  (read: 8. RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS AND WARRANTIES in their official rules)
If a submission is selected as a prize-winning work, each entrant acknowledges and agrees that the submission may be posted on the Service; and entrant(s) grant to Sponsor a non-exclusive, worldwide, and royalty-free right to use, copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly display, edit, modify, and adapt the submission in connection with the Service in any form and media, and/or with reference to the Service, for a period of five (5) years.
The entrant or team of entrants will have thirty (30) days to formally accept LINE Webtoon’s offer to become a Featured series as a condition to accepting the Genre Winner Prize and Grand Prize.




Medibang Contests


1st Hikariko Design Contest


Design a character and their Hikariko (a special creature)!  Character profile details are required.
Rules & Details: medibang.com/contest/1stHikari…

Entry Period: April 27, 2018 - June 11, 2018

Language Requirements: Your entries will be translated to Japanese for judging.

IMPORTANT: Make sure to read the Submission Details section for exactly what you need to submit!
Prizes:
First Place: ¥100,000 (~$900 USD)
Second Place: ¥50,000 (2 winners) (~$450 USD)
Third Place: ¥20,000 (3 winners) (~$180 USD)

Note: Sorry for the late notice, this contest just came to our attention!

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Kyoto International Manga Contest


Rules & Details: medibang.com/contest/kyoto-man…

Entry Period: May 22nd 2018 at 4:00 p.m. - July 20th 2018 at 4:00 p.m. (JST)

Prize: Invitation to the Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (for one person per winner);
Prize winners will be introduced to all the editorial departments that will participate in the Manga Business Trip Editorial Department at Miyako Messe on September 15, 2018 (This is not a guarantee of publication or job offers.)

Submission Information: To enter, sign up for Medibang's website and upload your comic.  Tag it with KyomafContest2018.
You will also need to fill out a supplemental questionnaire: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Page Requirements: No length limits, but recommended 16~45 pages.

Language Requirements: Submit in one of these languages: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Korean, English, or French
Medibang will translate entries to Japanese as needed.

Misc Requirements: Entries must be your original work -- no fan comics will be permitted. The submitted work can also not be previously published in Japan, or have won another Japanese contest.
Rights: It appears you maintain rights to your intellectual property, but you may be asked for permission to republish.  Please read the rules carefully.

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Medibang Debut Cup


Rules & Details: medibang.com/contest/debutcup/
Full Rules: medibang.com/terms/contest

Entry Period: May 24th 2018 - 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 30th 2018 (JST)

Prize:
Grand Prize: ¥300,000 + serialization with MediBang! (up to 1 work) (~$2,700 USD)
Excellence Award: ¥50,000 + an editor will be assigned to you! (up to 3 works) (~$450 USD)
Distinction Award: ¥10,000 + the possibility of having an editor! (up to 10 works)(~$90 USD)


Submission Information: To enter, sign up for Medibang's website and upload your comic.  Tag it with 1stMediBangDebutCup.

Page Requirements: minimum 8 pages, maximum 40 pages.

Language Requirements: Submit in one of these languages: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional).

Misc Requirements: Entries must be your original work -- don't infringe on other people's intellectual property!  Entries cannot have been entered into another contest or published elsewhere.

Rights: You maintain rights to your intellectual property, but by submitting, you grant Medibang the right to use your work for promotion.




Silent Manga Audition: Round 10



Details: www.manga-audition.com/sma10-s…
Tell a good story without using words!
THEME: “FRIENDSHIP” / “EFFORT” / “VICTORY”

Deadline: 30th SEPTEMBER, 2018

Prizes:
GRAND PRIX : JPY 500,000 (~$4,500 USD)
GRAND PRIX RUNNER-UP : JPY 300,000 (~$2,700 USD)
EXCELLENCE : JPY 100,000 (~$900 USD)
EXCELLENCE RUNNER-UP : JPY 30,000 (~$270 USD)
HONOURABLE MENTION : JPY 10,000 (~$90 USD)


Where to Submit: Online: entry.smacmag.net/
Via Mail:
The SILENT MANGA AUDITION Committee
3rd Floor, Kichijoji Zizo bld., Kichijoji-Minami Cho 1-9-9,
Musashino, Tokyo, JAPAN, 180-0003

*If you wish to have your submission returned to you, please provide a self-addressed envelope with appropriate postage. If sending by post we advise you to keep a photocopy of the work, in case there may be problems during transmission.


Helpful information: www.manga-audition.com/a-z-gui…

Rights: If you get a prize, you grant SMA (and anyone they give rights to) the exclusive right to publish/translate/edit your work.
They can adapt it into other media to promote you.
If you want to use your submission in other ways or publish it elsewhere, you must to obtain permission from them.

Review their submission agreement: www.manga-audition.com/legal-s…




NATTO Scholarship



Details & Rules: nattosoup.blogspot.com/2018/04…

Deadline: June 30, 2018

What to Submit:
A portfolio of work (hosted through a website, do not send us images) with up to 12 pieces of art.  Portfolio should include examples of sequential work, but this is not necessary for submission. Some example free portfolio sites include: DA Portfolio; Webflow; Tumblr.

A short essay of no more than 500 words on the type of sequential art you hope to make or to continue making in the future. Please mind spelling and grammatical errors when submitting through Going Merry.


How to Apply:
Go to nattosoup.com/scholarship
Click "Apply Now", enter your e-mail address and click "Notify Me"
You will receive an e-mail shortly after from our host site, Going Merry. Please click on the invitation link in the e-mail.
This will take you to a sign up page. Complete the information on there and click "Sign Up"
Go to "Qualified Awards" and select the National Art and Trade Tuition Opportunity Scholarship.






MAGIC International Manga Contest



Information: www.magic-ip.com/en/activity/m…
The contest is not yet open for 2019, but keep your eyes peeled!




Tapas Creator Incubator


Rules and Details: tapas.io/newsfeed/7
Tapas is looking to take on creators for their Incubator program, to help produce new and original works for the website.

Application Period: June 1, 2018 ~ July 1, 2018

Example Pitch: www.dropbox.com/sh/8qce4j4jltn… (you will be prompted to download a zip file)

FAQ & Info: help.tapas.io/hc/en-us/categor…

If chosen, you will be offered an opportunity to work with Tapas on contract.  Please review any offered contract carefully.




If you know of other contests going on, let us know in the comments!
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DemonicRexx Featured By Owner Jun 21, 2022
Hey, make sure you set your group admin permissions to "Subject to Vote" or "Are Not Allowed". There has been two notorious group hijackers for over a month now who apply as a co-founders, delete all the artwork in the gallery and favorites, and replace it with gore, scat and porn.
As an example:
www.deviantart.com/toonami-for…
(the NSFW stuff has since been removed but the gallery has been wiped out)
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MaryLazz Featured By Owner Mar 3, 2022  Student Digital Artist
Ych love OPEN by MaryLazz  
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u-007 Featured By Owner Sep 22, 2021  Professional Digital Artist
Man, it's been years since I've been here. I miss this T-T
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