The competition, open to manga artists all over the world, is sponsored by Shueisha, a Japanese company which publishes manga magazines.

"What is "TEZUKA MANGA CONTEST"?
It is a manga award for new artists established by "Shonen Jump" by Shueisha publisher since 1971 with the aim of finding new talents. The Prize is named after Osamu Tezuka who was a pioneer in manga history after the war. Many professional manga artists who still work this day, were found through this award.

The contest is held twice a year, and this time will be the 100th anniversary. For it's 100th anniversary, we are going to look for wonderful talents around the world. With many amazing judges, we will look for artwork that will be the future of "Jump"!"

You may submit MANGA in any genre. It must be a story completed. Monochrome only. Up to 55 pages.

There is no entry fee.

Prizes
• 1st prize: 2 million yen + published on "Weekly Shonen Jump" (paper or electronic) + invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo
• 2nd prize: 1 million yen + published on "Weekly Shonen Jump Special Edition" + invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo
• Honorable mention : 500,000 yen + invited to the award ceremony in Tokyo