March, 2018

The Eleventh Japan International MANGA Award Winners Announcement

At the 11th Japan International MANGA Award, among 326 entries from 60 countries and regions, 15 works were selected this year, including one Gold Award work and three Silver Award works. On February 23, the 11th Japan International MANGA Award Ceremony were held at the Iikura Guest House.

The scene at the awards ceremony where the winners and the organising committee members are posing for a group photo

At the Award Ceremony, one Gold Award and three Silver Awards were presented with certificates of commendation by Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Mitsunari Okamoto and trophies by Ms. Machiko Satonaka, Chairperson of the Selection Committee. Parliamentary Vice-Minister Mr. Okamoto stated that this year saw a variety of brilliant works and asked for continuous cooperation for further development of manga culture and enhanced international mutual understanding through manga.
Chairperson of the Selection Committee, Ms. Satonaka gave a review of the works, in which she stated that this year was highly competitive and “life” or “existence” was seen as a common theme in the prize-winning works, and she also expected further development of manga culture.

The Award Ceremony was attended by the Selection Committee members, Ms. Ban Ippongi, Mr. Mitsuru Miura, Mr. Masafumi Kumata, Mr. Kouichi Yuri, and the Executive Committee members, Ms. Saya Shiraishi, Mr. Kotaro Sugiyama, Mr. Frederik L. Schodt and Mr. Hiroyasu Ando, President of the Japan Foundation. Among the guests were famous Manga artists, publishers and people in the cultural circle and they interacted with the Award winners at the reception which followed the Ceremony.

WINNER

  • Gold Award (the best work)

    The cover of the award-winning book TWO ALDOS
    TWO ALDOS (Colombia)
    • Artist: GUERRA DIAZ (Colombia)
    • Story Writer: PABLO GUERRA (Colombia)
    Copyrighthenry diaz, PABLO GUERRA
    Language: Spanish
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  • Silver Award

    The cover of the award-winning book ONIBI
    ONIBI (France)
    • Artist: ATELIER SENTÔ (France)
    • Story Writer: ATELIER SENTÔ (France)
    CopyrightATELIER SENTÔ
    Language: French
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  • Silver Award

    The cover of the award-winning book VIVA EVE! LONG LIVE LIFE!
    VIVA EVE! LONG LIVE LIFE! (Ukraine)
    • Artist: REREKINA NATALIIA (Ukraine)
    • Story Writer: MARTYNENKO NATALIIA (Ukraine)
    CopyrightREREKINA NATALIIA & MARTYNENKO NATALIIA
    Language: Russian
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  • Silver Award

    The cover of the award-winning book Left Hand Vol.1
    Left Hand Vol.1 (Taiwan)

    Artist: SALLY (Taiwan)

    Copyright左手/SALLY/GAEA BOOKS
    Language: Chinese
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Bronze Award

  • The cover of the award-winning book Mightier
    Mightier

    (United Arab Emirates)

    • Artist: Ahmed Mohammed Al Ali (United Arab Emirates)
    • Story Writer: Mohammed Yousef Al Meraikhi (United Arab Emirates)
  • The cover of the award-winning book SECRET WEAPON
    SECRET WEAPON

    (China, Hong Kong)

    Artist: DAI HING YIN (China, Hong Kong)
  • The cover of the award-winning book MANDELA
    MANDELA

    (United Kingdom)

    • Artist: UMLANDO WEZITHOMBE (Republic of South Africa)
    • Story Writer: SANTA BUCHANAN AND NELSON MANDELA FOUNDATION (Republic of South Africa)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Clearsky city
    Clearsky city

    (China)

    Artist: BigN (China)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Dutchman in Formosa
    Dutchman in Formosa

    (Taiwan)

    Artist: KINONO (Taiwan)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Cat Swordsman
    Cat Swordsman

    (Taiwan)

    Artist: YU-YUNG YEH (Taiwan)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Westward
    Westward

    (China)

    • Artist :Guangzhou Baiman Culture Communication Co., Ltd. (China)
    • Story Writer: Eric Cheng (China)
  • The cover of the award-winning book THE ART OF LAZINESS
    THE ART OF LAZINESS

    (Thailand)

    Artist: Patcharakan Pisansupong (Thailand)
  • The cover of the award-winning book On This Day
    On This Day

    (Thailand)

    Artist :Mork (Thailand)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Based on True Stories
    Based on True Stories

    (Thailand)

    Artist: Gawin Satawut (Thailand)
  • The cover of the award-winning book GUNG HO - 3
    GUNG HO - 3

    (France)

    • Artist: THOMAS VON KUMMANT (Germany)
    • Story Writer: BENJAMIN VON ECKARTSBERG (Germany)
Executive Committee
Chairman
Mr. Taro KONO, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan
Members
  • Ms. Saya SHIRAISHI, Emeritus professor of Tokyo University
    Mr. Kotaro SUGIYAMA, Chief Creative Officer/Deputy President, Light Publicity Co., Ltd
    Mr. Frederik L. SCHODT, writer, interpreter, translator
    Mr. Kiyoshi YOKOTA, Director, Shogakukan Inc.
    Mr. Hiroyasu ANDO, President, Japan Foundation
Jury
President
Ms. Machiko SATONAKA (Manga artist)
Members
  • Ms. Ban IPPONGI (Manga artist)
  • Mr. Mitsuru MIURA (Manga artist)
  • Mr. Masafumi KUMATA (Manga magazine editor)
  • Mr. Kouichi YURI (Manga magazine editor)
Primary Selection Committee: The Association of MANGA Pubulishers
Members
  • Akita Publishing Co.,Ltd
  • Ohzora Publishing Co.,Ltd.
  • KADOKAWA Corporation
  • Kodansha Ltd.
  • Shueisha Inc.
  • Shogakukan Inc.
  • Shonen-gahosha Co.
  • Shinchosha Publishing Co.
  • Square Enix Co.,Ltd.
  • Takeshobo Co.,Ltd
  • Nihonbungeisha Co.,Ltd.
  • Hakusensha Inc.
  • Futabasha Publishers Ltd.
  • Houbunsha Co.,Ltd.
  • Leed Publishing Co.
Past awards
  • The Thirteenth Japan International MANGA Award
  • The Twelfth Japan International MANGA Award
  • The Eleventh Japan International MANGA Award
  • The Tenth Japan International MANGA Award
  • The Ninth Japan International MANGA Award
  • The Eighth Japan International MANGA Award
  • The Seventh Japan International MANGA Award
  • The Sixth Japan International MANGA Award
  • The Fifth Japan International MANGA Award
  • The Fourth Japan International MANGA Award
  • The Third Japan International MANGA Award
  • The Second Japan International MANGA Award
  • The First Japan International MANGA Award
About Japan International MANGA Award Information (Open a new window)