Manga Plus Partners with France's Japan Expo for Manga Contest

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Manga Industry News: International Contests and Global Expansion

MANGA Plus Teams Up with Japan Expo for New Manga Contest

Shueisha's MANGA Plus service, a popular platform for reading manga online, has announced a collaboration with France's Japan Expo for a new manga contest. The contest, titled "A La Recherche de Nouveau Manga" (The Search for New Manga), will be open to creators submitting their work in either English or French. This represents a significant opportunity for aspiring manga artists from around the world to gain recognition and potentially have their work published on a major platform. Further details about the contest, including specific rules and submission guidelines, are expected to be revealed in February. The partnership between MANGA Plus and Japan Expo highlights the growing global appeal of manga and the increasing efforts to discover and promote new talent in the industry.

Twin Engine and Straight Edge Award Novel with Anime Adaptation

Twin Engine and Straight Edge, two companies involved in anime production and talent management, have announced the winners of their "Anime de Sekai e! Shōsetsu Taishō" literary award for 2024. The winning work will receive both a novelization and an anime adaptation, providing a substantial platform for the creator's story to reach a wider audience. In addition to these adaptations, Twin Engine and Straight Edge are also considering developing the winning work into a manga and a video game. This multi-platform approach demonstrates a commitment to maximizing the potential of the story and exploring its appeal across different media. The award aims to discover original stories with the potential to resonate with anime fans globally.

Kadokawa's Wordless World Manga Contest Encourages Visual Storytelling

Kadokawa, a major publishing company in Japan, held the global "Wordless World Manga Contest" between October 2024 and February 2025. The unique aspect of this competition was its focus on manga that told stories entirely through visuals, without the use of speech bubbles or lettering. This format challenges creators to rely solely on their artistic skills and storytelling abilities to convey narratives and emotions. The contest attracted submissions from artists around the world, showcasing a diverse range of artistic styles and storytelling techniques. The emphasis on visual storytelling highlights the power of manga as a visual medium and encourages creators to explore new and innovative ways to communicate with their audience.

MANGA Plus: Shueisha's Global Manga Platform

Shueisha launched the MANGA Plus service worldwide in January 2019, marking the company's first direct foray into global service. The platform provides access to a wide selection of manga titles, including popular series from Shonen Jump, often released simultaneously with their publication in Japan. MANGA Plus has quickly gained popularity among manga fans worldwide, boasting 6 million monthly active users. The Shonen Jump+ Editorial Department manages the overseas distribution of manga through the MANGA Plus platform in-house. This direct control allows Shueisha to efficiently distribute its content to a global audience and respond quickly to changes in demand. The success of MANGA Plus demonstrates the growing demand for legal and convenient access to manga content worldwide.

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