'GIGAZINE Manga Award' recruitment starts in September 2023 & announcement when manga is published is like this



At the GIGAZINE Manga Award , we accept works by monthly recruitment and monthly examination. In addition to the two works currently being serialized, there are three works in preparation for serialization, so please feel free to submit works that will be serialized together. In addition to information on serialized manga, please also check out the Manga Award dedicated site '

manga.gigazine.net ', which is full of information such as Q&A and useful articles for creators.

Check out the serialized manga works and comics below!

Read the 1st episode of 'It's a gas store!!'



Read 'Himitsu no Miyazono' Episode 1 'Loneliness, Beautiful Girls, and Androids'



Vampire x Maid x Garlic Gourmet ' Goshujin-sama Garlic Smells! '



Check out the comic about the funny and cute relationship between a young lady and her childhood friend, “

Anyway, Ijimetai Asahina- san” below!



Check out the “ Ameame Fure Fure Usoyande ” comic, which depicts two weeks between a girl who loves the rain and a boy who is cursed by it!



Click here for the 'GIGAZINE Manga Award' application guidelines



I've already read the application requirements, so apply anyway! If so, please use the application form .

◆Send a portfolio and apply for drawing, name composition, and drawing help



◆Click here for recruitment guidelines for original scripts in the form of novels and screenplays.



The announcement of the serialized manga looks like this
We make announcements in various ways so that more people can enjoy manga. A part of it will be released along with the making and treasured data.

The following is an announcement posted after the release of episode 5 of ' Gas Shop!! ' We will post the first four pages of the episode in its entirety and provide you with a link to read the rest.




The following is an announcement for the 4th episode of 'It's a Gas Shop!!', not the page as it is, but the pages and frames of the highlights are cut out and attached to one image. According to the treasured data, when a single image is used to announce a story, people are often interested in reading the next part, so they make sure to use it in their announcements. Announcements will be sent in a variety of formats after publication, so if you see something that interests you, we would be happy if you click on it.




Manga announcements can also be seen on the community tab of GIGAZINE's YouTube channel . We recommend subscribing to the YouTube channel so you can receive notifications of the latest manga episodes.



In addition, the manga is also advertised with announcement banners.



The banner production screen looks like the following. By using Adobe Photoshop's '

artboard ' function, you can create multiple types of banners at the same time, so when creating banners, I was thinking, 'Which advertising banner would make people think that manga is more interesting?'



In addition to making various other announcements, we also respond as much as possible when requests from manga authors such as ``How about this announcement method?'' or ``I want you to use this announcement image!'' If you want as many people as possible to read your work because you have completed it, please apply for the GIGAZINE Manga Award.

◆ ``GIGAZINE Manga Award'' application guidelines



・What if you serialize your manga on GIGAZINE?
・Completely remote & work timings up to you

・The serialized manga will be published on GIGAZINE, so you can read it first.

・Easy to schedule without strict deadlines

・No restrictions on genre or target, anything is OK as long as it's interesting

・Equipped with an assistant who can take care of coloring and backgrounds (no need to pay your own expenses)

・Since the label is still young, it is easy to receive opinions and requests like a venture company!

・For those who are worried about working as a freelancer, such as ``I don't have any knowledge about laws or taxes, is that okay?'' or ``What is it like working with an editor for serialization?'' We have

published ``Guidelines for creating an environment where freelancers can work with peace of mind''. Please take a look at the Q&A that summarizes the points you may have questions or concerns about.

etc. If you have any other questions, please click here and contact us with any questions.



・Basic conditions:
・It is assumed that it can be read on a smartphone (no two-page spread, vertical scrolling standard)



・Full color, full digital (black and white may be treated as an 'original work', but applications are welcome)

・The completed manuscript of 'Episode 1' and its making materials must be of any genre. For making-of materials, please send character designs, settings, and a synopsis of the entire story in approximately 200 to 800 characters. Please note that if there is insufficient content in your application, the review may not proceed.



・Manuscript format:
Please refer to ' Princess and Gamer ' for aspect ratio, file size, and resolution.

・Number of manuscripts:
freedom. Any number of pages is OK.

·others:
- Original works that have already been published on other media or platforms are OK.

・We also accept works that were published in magazines but were not published in book form or were discontinued due to unforeseen circumstances. Please do not give up.

·The deadline:
Saturday, September 30, 2023, 23:59:59



・Screening process:



After the first selection by the editorial department, the following screening process is planned. The review process and stages are subject to change, and we will send you a separate explanation and confirmation prior to the first stage review.

Stage 1: Evaluation in a closed environment that can only be viewed by GIGAZINE secret club members + Evaluation including making materials by the editorial department
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Stage 2: Judging after adding necessary items such as 'first episode manuscript' and 'plot up to the final episode' in a format that is more conscious of serialization. At the stage where we have made it this far, we promise to serialize in some form or another.
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Final stage: Manuscripts in serial format will be reviewed by the GIGAZINE Editor-in-Chief, evaluated by GIGAZINE Secret Club members, and judged by guests such as authors currently serialized on GIGAZINE, to determine the grand prize winner overall. We will also commit to serialization once it reaches the final stage.

・Reward:



All those who passed the first screening and were selected for the first stage:
Prize money 30,000 yen

Advance to the second stage:
Additional prize money of 20,000 yen + editor in charge for serialization

Those who advanced to the final stage:
Additional prize money of 50,000 yen (total of 100,000 yen) + promise of serialization after brushing up the submitted work at the time of advancing to the final stage

Winning or above:
Additional prize money starting from 100,000 yen + guaranteed serialization

Grand Prize:
Prize money: 1 million yen + guaranteed serialization of the submitted work as is

・Selection results of submitted works
For works that proceed to the first stage of screening, we will contact you via the email address you used when you applied with the details of the screening by the end of the month following the month in which you applied.
Please note that in other cases, we will generally not notify you of the screening results.

・Flow after receiving the award
After it is published in serial format on GIGAZINE, it will be converted into an e-book and sold on Amazon. We will pay the prescribed manuscript fee and royalties for each. GIGAZINE will also be responsible for selling and promoting e-books.

・Question reception form:
If you have any questions about applying, please feel free to contact us by clicking here . If similar questions continue, we will compile them into a FAQ. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

・Manga Award application form:

Click here




◆Application for drawing/name composition/drawing help



・“Drawing only” application method:
All you have to do is show your portfolio URL and collection of works on the Manga Award application form . Please write ``I only apply for drawing'' in the ``Other'' column. There is no limit to the number of illustrations or manga for your portfolio, and there is no limit to how many illustrations or manga you need, but the more you have, the easier it will be to receive praise.

・How to apply for “Name composition person”
We are also looking for 'name composition' that uses the original script of the text as the name. As well as drawings, please send as much information as possible about your portfolio, the names of your past works, and your manga works.

・Judging flow for “Drawing only” and “Name composition”:
We will contact you by the month following the submission of the form for those that passed the first stage screening based on your portfolio, so we will ask you to actually draw a trial original in the second stage screening, and after passing the final stage voting screening. to.

・Reward:
Passing Phase 1 Portfolio Screening and Participating in Phase 2:
Prize money 50,000 yen
*Since this screening requires additional manuscript work, a stipend will be given to all those who advance to and participate in the second stage.

Winning a prize in the final screening:
Additional prize money of 100,000 yen + guaranteed serialization

Grand Prize:
Additional prize money of 200,000 yen + guaranteed serialization

*Due to the circumstances of the original script, we may not be able to immediately serialize your work, but we will give you a priority proposal and guarantee serialization.

・Procedure for applying for help:
We are also looking for help to support the production of full-color manga. Undercoating of characters, text placement, and background help are also welcome. You can participate only at the possible timing while staying at home completely remotely.

・Conditions :
None in particular. Since the flow is ``if it is possible to work on it, select it from the task list and work on it'', so it is possible to not participate during busy periods.
Also, it is OK to participate as a helper, earn some money, improve your skills, and create original works and submit them for editing.

・Reward :
Hourly wages are calculated with work management software for 'coloring help' and 'background help'. The hourly rate will initially be set as a trial period, and from there it will increase depending on your work proficiency and the number of contributions you can make.
In the case of 'name structure', the manuscript fee is calculated per page.

・ How to apply :
From the GIGAZINE Manga Award application form , please paste the URL where you can view the 'color manuscripts and portfolios you have worked on in the past' instead of the 'address/URL for downloading the work file.' Also, in the last column 'Other necessary information that we should know, etc.', please enter the appropriate information for 'coloring help', 'background help', or 'name structure'.

・Manga Award application form:
Click here




◆Original script recruitment guidelines



・In addition to the first episode manuscript , please prepare the plot (synopsis) from the first episode to the final episode . For the synopsis, please describe the flow of the entire work in detail on the first page of the manuscript in 100 to 800 characters.

・In the first judging, we will look at the fun of a simple story and the completeness of one story. If you advance from the second round to the final round, we will judge whether you can consistently create a fully written script until the final episode, with the intention of actually creating an original manga.

- If you are applying for 'original work only' and only text, you can paste the text into Google Docs and then write the shared link address in the application form. In that case, please do not edit the document after applying.

・Make sure your Google sharing settings are set to 'Anyone with the link'. If you leave it as 'restricted', you will not be able to read the submitted work. For more information, check 'Share files publicly' in Google Docs Help .



・Reward:
Everyone who passed the first screening and was selected for the first stage:
Prize money 30,000 yen

Advance to the second stage:
Additional prize money of 20,000 yen + editorial charge for serialization

Those who advanced to the final stage:
Additional prize money of 50,000 yen (total of 100,000 yen) at the time of advancing to the final stage + commitment to serialize after brushing up the submitted work

Winning or above:
Prize money 100,000 yen + serialization commitment

Grand Prize:
Prize money 200,000 yen + commitment to serialize the submitted work as it is

*Due to matching with the illustrator, we may not be able to get your work serialized immediately, but we will give you a priority proposal and guarantee serialization.

Click here for application form



There is 'GIGAZINE secret club (GSC) closed examination' in the selection flow of the manga award. Whether you are a GSC member or not yet, please take this opportunity to become a member of GSC and witness the birth of future masterpieces. Click here to register for GIGAZINE Secret Club.

We look forward to receiving applications from all creators. thank you.

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