The Kyushu International Manga Awards were held for the 13th time. This year, we received many submissions from Kyushu and overseas, with a total of 55 submissions in both categories, the largest number ever!
◯What is the Core Mix Kyushu International Manga Award?
This is for people based in Kyushu and Okinawa or overseas.A manga award presented by Core Mix.
We are accepting entries in two categories: the Story Category and the Silent Category, and this will be a big step towards making your debut as a manga artist.
[Story Category]: Story manga category of 39 pages or less, regardless of genre.
[Silent Division]: A manga division that does not use dialogue and is 5 to 17 pages long, based on the theme of the assignment.
◆ Announcement of the Results
Runner-up award [Story category]: Blank Canvas/Fallen Leaves (Türkiye)
I want to keep drawing, even if someone rejects me...
Published in Monthly Comic Zenon July issue, p.864!!
[Comment on winning the award]
When I heard the news that I had won, it didn't seem real. I tend to be a bit too critical of my own work, so I want to work harder and change my preconceptions!
[Comment from the person in charge]
Above all, the presentation was wonderful, and the author's desire to convey the characters' emotions to the reader was apparent. In the future, I would like to aim for even higher quality works by paying more attention to composition and background depictions.
Runner-up award [Story category]: That comet, once again / monami (India)
I finally captured something important to me with my lens!
Scheduled to be published in the August issue of Monthly Comic Zenon!!
[Comment on winning the award]
I can't put my joy into words... I still can't believe I won this award, it really feels like a dream! I'll keep doing my best! Thank you so much for this award!
[Comment from the person in charge]
There were many eye-catching pictures that had strong emotional expressions of the characters and beautiful scenery. There are cases where the emotions of the characters and the story progress in a contrived way, so I think that if you can create a drama that doesn't rely on coincidence, it will be more appealing.
Second place award [Silent category](Theme: The moment a smile popped out)】: Balloons/Sakurai (Kumamoto)
Leave the balloons that flew away to us!
Scheduled to be published in the August issue of Monthly Comic Zenon!!
[Comment on winning the award]
I am very happy to have received this award. I will continue to work hard to create good works! Thank you very much! I look forward to working with you!
[Comment from the person in charge]
Both the boy and the cat have expressive faces, so I was able to empathize with them and enjoy the story! Also, the action scenes are drawn with ingenious composition, which shows the artist's high manga skills. I hope he continues to work hard on his work and improve his skills.
Future Award [Story Category]: Hero of the Heart / Yuma Sato (Kumamoto Prefecture)
Do justice as your heart desires!
[Comment on winning the award]
I am really happy to receive this award for the first time. I will continue to do my best to create works that will stay in the hearts of readers.
[Comment from the person in charge]
This work really made me feel like you wanted to entertain the readers! I think that as your drawing skills improve, your range of expression will expand.
Future Award [Silent Category (Theme: The moment a smile comes out)]: Nose Time Reaper /Rice weight Lin Da(Kagoshima Prefecture)
The trigger for time travel is breaking your nose?
[Comment on winning the award]
I broke my nose playing soccer and it was a very painful experience, but I was able to make a manga about it and it ended up being a good experience.
[Comment from the person in charge]
The impactful beginning immediately drew me into the story. There were many memorable scenes, making it a memorable work.
Future Award [Silent Category (Theme: The Moment That Brings a Smile)]：Strange House/Kee (Kumamoto Prefecture)
A special mission begins to get home!
[Comment on winning the award]
I'm glad I was able to receive this award. I'll do my best to win a higher award. Thank you very much.
[Comment from the person in charge]
It was wonderful to see how the everyday was depicted so dramatically. I can sense that you will make great strides in the future from your willingness to try a variety of different compositions.
Promising Award [Story Category]:Fight against the Grief !／Monster Eggs(France)
To fulfill his late sister's wish, he wields his sword!
[Comment on winning the award]
I am honored to receive this award as a French artist!
[Comment from the person in charge]
It was full of cool effects, and the visuals that supported them were also amazing.
Promising Award [Story Category]:Prey／Takasaka(Brazil)
The madness hidden within...
[Comment on winning the award]
I am very happy to have won my first manga award!
[Comment from the person in charge]
There were many hints scattered throughout the story, making me excited to see how it would unfold!
Promising Award [Story Category]:Bad Friend／Mimi N(Indonesia)
What is a friend?
[Comment on winning the award]
There are times when real-life experiences are used as material and you wonder whether you are a good person or a bad person.
[Comment from the person in charge]
It was a work of great manga quality, with well thought out direction and artistic skill!
Promising Award 【Silent Category (Theme: The moment a smile pops out)】：Treasures left by my mother／Heart(Kumamoto Prefecture)
A touching wedding gift from my parents!
[Comment on winning the award]
I want to become a manga artist who can move people's hearts and inspire them.
[Comment from the person in charge]
I was moved by the impressive camera work and the heart-wrenching story.
Promising Award 【Silent Category (Theme: The moment a smile pops out)】：believe me/ Mizusoko (Kumamoto Prefecture)
The person I drew, whom I met in a dream–
[Comment on winning the award]
I will continue to work hard to become someone's favorite.
[Comment from the person in charge]
I was glad to see that they paid special attention to the flow of my hair and eyelashes.
Promising Award 【Silent Film Category (Theme: A tear-jerking moment)】：Dancing Ramen/ Aisumi Gakuto (Kumamoto Prefecture)
Midnight fun that must not be discovered...♪
[Comment on winning the award]
I'm happy to receive this award. I'll continue to infect you all with my memes.
[Comment from the person in charge]
The excitement of everyday life was well depicted.
Promising Award 【Silent Film Category (Theme: A tear-jerking moment)】：Lamenting Spring/Kouzu (Kumamoto Prefecture)
Even if my feelings don't reach you...
[Comment on winning the award]
Winning this award has given me confidence. I will continue to work hard on my creations.
[Comment from the person in charge]
It was wonderful how the protagonist's love was expressed through his gaze.
The 14th Core Mix Kyushu International Manga Awards will also be held!
stay tuned!