KADOKAWA World Manga Contest 2026 Opens Global Submissions With $10,000 Gold Prize and Japan Debut Support

KADOKAWA Corporation has officially opened submissions for the second KADOKAWA World Manga Contest, giving aspiring manga creators worldwide another opportunity to break into Japan’s professional publishing industry. Entries opened on September 7, 2026, and will remain accepted until February 28, 2027, with winners expected to be announced around May 2027. The international competition returns after its first edition attracted 1,959 submissions from 118 countries and regions, demonstrating considerable interest from manga creators outside Japan. Participants can once again compete through…