'GIGAZINE Manga Award' recruitment starts in November 2023 & summary of information on manga update schedule and new series



The GIGAZINE Manga Award accepts works through monthly recruitment and monthly review. As of November 2023, GIGAZINE has two manga currently being serialized, one manga on hiatus that is scheduled to resume serialization soon, and two manga in preparation for serialization. We are still looking for works to be serialized together, so we look forward to receiving many applications, including manga, original names, and scripts. For creators who are wondering, 'What kind of manga will it be serialized with?' and for those who are looking forward to updates on manga, we have compiled

information on manga that are currently being serialized and scheduled to be serialized , so please check it out. . Also, please check out GIGAZINE Secret Club (GSC) where you can get information on new series and manga updates in advance.

Check out the manga works and comics currently being serialized below!

Read “It’s a Gas Shop!!” Episode 1 “I’m Kiyu Kayo, the new employee at the gas shop!”



Read “The Secret Palace” Episode 1 “Loneliness, Beautiful Girl, and Android”



Vampire x Maid x Garlic Gourmet ' Master, Garlic Smells! ' Comics are available below!



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 application guidelines for “GIGAZINE Manga Award”



I have already read the recruitment requirements, so I applied anyway! If so, please use the application form .

◆Send your portfolio and apply for drawing staff, name composition staff, and drawing help



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



◆Manga information currently being serialized/scheduled to be serialized
- Currently being serialized: The struggles and growth of a new gas dealer! “It’s a gas shop!!”
Kiyu Kase joined a small gas company with four employees as a new graduate, and struggled despite not knowing what was right and what was left. After spring, when she was ecstatic after getting her first contract without even knowing what was going on, and feeling overwhelmed after receiving so many complaints for the first time, as summer approached, Kiyu became extremely busy.



Meanwhile, Kiyu is entrusted with a big job as a newcomer. It is planning for the 'Gas Exhibition' to be held in the fall. In addition to being even more busy, Kiyu is having a hard time fighting with no end in sight; she recalls her job hunting days, and working too hard is having an effect on her health.



The gas exhibition is the final conclusion of Kiyu's career as a rookie, and also the climax of the story of 'It's a Gas Shop!!' Below is a preliminary cut of the scene where the gas exhibition begins. Kiyu has struggled a lot and made many mistakes, but she looks straight ahead in her special costume. There are only a few days left until the end of the 12-episode series, so please make sure to watch it until the end.



・Serializing: “Secret Palace”, an encounter between a lonely girl and an android girl
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Secret Palace '' begins with a shocking opening in which Rion, a girl who calls herself an android, proposes to Kanon, a girl she has just met. Kanon is constantly being swayed by Rinne. However, as a result of Rinne stopping her activities and learning the secret of her birth and Rinne's birth, the relationship between Kanon and Rinne has shrunk considerably. Kanon still resists Rinne, who insists that she wants him to marry Kanon and become an AI, but Kanon continues to push her around, but as they get to know each other better, their hands are firmly tied.



As the distance gets closer, Rinne's approach becomes even more aggressive. Rinne has an overflowing love for her mechanical body. Although their relationship has changed, the two have returned to their daily lives, but the peace does not last long.



This is where the climax of 'The Secret Palace' begins. Don't miss the last episode, which is sure to draw you in.



・Scheduled to resume serialization: The busy double life of a game company and a hero business ``The life of a hero and a corporate slave''
Kuzulu, a humble hero in a world infested with monsters, ends up being used as a company slave at a Japanese game company. However, he couldn't afford to neglect his work as a hero forever, so he began a hellish side-job life, working as an office worker on weekdays and working as a hero on weekends. The serialization of ``The Life of a Hero and a Corporate Slave'' has been suspended for a long time, but it will be renewed and restarted soon.



The first enemy after the renewal is the Dullahan, a person with whom he has a connection. The second enemy is a succubus who has infiltrated the company. The third enemy is a terrifying monster and a contract. The fourth enemy is the working environment. Kuzulu, a hero and a company slave, fights against various things. It's full of cute characters and unpredictable developments, so please look forward to it.



・New series information 1: Time, space, and life “An end to the endless cycle of reincarnation”
The serial project ``An End to Infinite Reincarnation'' is currently underway. From the key visuals below, we can expect complex stories of various girls.



According to the latest cut I got this time, as the title suggests, it depicts a girl caught in the ``infinite cycle of death and life'' and people caught up in a painful and harsh struggle. We hope that you will wait while imagining what kind of world and story it will be.



・New series information part 2: Kaido, who is too perverted, and Ejima, who is angry but too devious, has a very heartwarming daily life. “Let me make it! Ejima-san”
``Let me make it! Ejima-san'' is currently being serialized, in which Kaido, a college student whose hobby is making extremely stupid but pointlessly excellent games, and Ejima, who is targeted by Kaido as the heroine of the game and is constantly being manipulated by him, are flirting with each other. This work is packed with the artist's high drawing ability and strong commitment. The start date has not yet been determined, but production is progressing smoothly, so please wait for further updates.




If you are interested in other benefits such as being able to read various making-of materials and treasured materials, and access to a bookshelf where you can read as many manga as you like at any time, please be sure to check out GIGAZINE Secret Club .

◆“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:
Tuesday, November 30, 2023, 23:59:59



・Examination process:



After the first round of selection by the editorial department, the following review process is planned. The review process and stages may change slightly, so we will send you a separate explanation and confirmation before 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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2nd stage: In a format more conscious of serialization, the necessary information such as the ``first episode manuscript'' and ``plot up to the final episode'' are additionally created for review. Once you've made it this far, you can almost guarantee that it will be serialized in some form.
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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.

・Procedure 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. Turn it to

・Reward:
Passed the 1st stage portfolio screening and participated in the 2nd stage:
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 help create full-color manga. Underpainting for characters, text placement, and background help are also welcome. You can participate only when you can from the comfort of your own home as it is completely remote.

・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 :
'Coloring Help' and 'Background Help' calculate hourly wages using work management software. 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 will be 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 draft of the first episode , please also prepare the plot (synopsis) from the first episode to the final episode . Please write a detailed synopsis of the entire work in 100 to 800 characters on the first page of the manuscript.

・The first round of judging will look at the fun of the simple story and the degree of completion of the first 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 Google's sharing settings are set to 'Everyone with the link.' If it remains 'restricted', you will not be able to read the submitted work. For more information, check out 'Share files publicly' in Google Docs Help .



・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:
Prize money 100,000 yen + guaranteed serialization

Grand Prize:
Prize money of 200,000 yen + guaranteed serialization of the submitted work as 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



The selection flow for the Manga Award includes 'GIGAZINE Secret Club (GSC) Closed Judging.' 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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