'GIGAZINE Manga Award' recruitment starts in March 2024 & what is the flow like after the serialization was decided?
At the GIGAZINE Manga Awards , we read the submitted works in that month, and if they pass the screening, we will contact you the following month. During the screening process, we received inquiries such as, ``Once the serialization is decided
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!
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◆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.
◆How has the process been since the series was decided?
The amount of preparation required from the time a serialization is decided to the start of serialization varies greatly depending on the author and work. In ' It's a Gas Shop!! ', we will first introduce 'the flow up to the final episode', 'descriptions presented as 'the work of a gas shop'', 'developments related to the 'gas exhibition' which is the key to the end of the story', and 'the story'. Ideas were shared in documents such as 'Ideas scheduled to appear in the future.' The author had created this idea in advance and a concept of ``what will happen from the first episode to the final episode'', so we started creating the name after understanding the whole thing.
In the case of 'It's a Gas Shop!!', we first created the names for episodes 1 to 12, the final episode, all at once. After the 12th episode of Name was completed, color drawing began, and serialization began when the first color episode was released. For this reason, it took about a year from the time the serialization was decided to the start, mainly to prepare the name, but the color illustrations progressed smoothly, and the series has been published every month since the start of the series.
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Also, for ``The Secret Palace,'' the person in charge of the original name and the animation are separated, so the preparatory stage begins with the animation department fine-tuning the character designs.
While the animation staff was creating materials such as character designs, the original work was creating the names for the first episode. Once a name is chosen, we start drawing, and then the person in charge of the original story creates a name for the next story. Since I am posting the names and drawings for each episode as I work on them, updates may be delayed if there is time until completion, but I am taking the time to plan out the names and drawings and solidify them.
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After that, we are working on the characters and the concept for each episode while adjusting the name of the first episode. In particular, for the main character, ``Vampire Mint,'' we created multiple patterns for coloring, clothing, etc., and compared them to find the best one.
For ``Master, it smells like garlic!'', the process was to create a name, start drawing, and post the drawing once it was completed. Sub-character designs were created when they were needed for a new episode, so there was sometimes a slight delay in updates when new characters appeared. However, because we had solidified the plot, the themes of each episode, and the visuals of the main characters before the first episode, we were able to smoothly make adjustments to the subsequent story and important cuts.
In this way, the process from deciding to publish a series to starting serialization differs depending on the author and work, and we basically consult with the author based on their schedule and wishes. If you have any questions, such as 'I'm worried about this, but is it okay?', please contact us before applying or after the series has been decided.
◆“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
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:
Sunday, March 31, 2024, 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 GIGAZINE's 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 by the end of the month following the application month to the email address you used when you applied with details of the screening process.
Please note that in other cases, we will generally not notify you of the screening results.
・Process 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 possible, I will select the task from the task list and work on it'', so it is possible to not participate during busy periods.
You can also participate as a helper, earn some extra 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.
·Application method :
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 section '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 screening to the final screening, 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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