February, 2017

The Tenth Japan International MANGA Award Winners Announcement

At the 10th Japan International MANGA Award, among 296 entries from 55 countries and regions, 14 works were selected this year, including one Gold Award work and three Silver Award works. On February 6, the 10th Japan International MANGA Award Ceremony along with a memorial symposium and a reception were held at Meiji University, Surugadai Campus.

A group photo of the award winners and the organising committee taken at the awards ceremony

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. Kiyoshi Odawara and trophies by Ms. Machiko Satonaka, Chairperson of the Selection Committee.

WINNER

  • Gold Award (the best work)

    The cover of the award-winning book The Master of Arms
    The Master of Arms (Belgium)
    • Artist: Joël Parnotte (France)
    • Story Writer: Xavier Dorison (France)
    Copyright2016 DORISON-PARNOTTE-DARGAUD BENELUX
    (DARGAUD-LOMBARD S.A.)
    Language: French
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  • Silver Award

    The cover of the award-winning book SCAVENGERS
    SCAVENGERS (China)

    Artist: HAN Zuzheng (China)

    Copyright韩祖政
    Language: Chinese
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  • Silver Award

    The cover of the award-winning book THE HEART OF DARKNESS
    THE HEART OF DARKNESS (Belgium)
    • Artist: Laura Iorio & Roberto Ricci (Italy)
    • Story Writer: Marco Cosimo D'amico & Laura Iorio (Italy)
    Copyright2016 M.D'AMICO-L.IORIO-R.RICCI-DARGAUD BENELUX
    (DARGAUD-LOMBARD S.A.)
    Language: French
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  • Silver Award

    The cover of the award-winning book Gateway to Underworld
    Gateway to Underworld (Vietnam)

    Artist: Can Tieu Hy (Vietnam)

    Địa Ngục Môn ©2016 by Can Tiểu Hy
    Language: Vietnamese
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Bronze Award

  • The cover of the award-winning book King of Vampires
    King of Vampires

    (Thailand)

    • Artist: Mangkorn Soraphon (Thailand)
    • Story Writer: Wipaporn (Usagi) Rutchote (Thailand)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Evil Discus
    Evil Discus

    (Thailand)

    Wiroj (Beast) Ruengsiri (Thailand)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Secrets of the Ninja
    Secrets of the Ninja

    (America)

    • Artist: Akiko Shimojima (Japan)
    • Story Writer: Seàn Michael Wilson (United Kingdom)
  • The cover of the award-winning book TsangyangGyatso
    TsangyangGyatso

    (China)

    • Artist: Zhao Ze (China)
    • Story Writer: Guo Qiang (China)
  • The cover of the award-winning book RARUURIEN
    RARUURIEN

    (Indonesia)

    ANN MAULINA (Indonesia)
  • The cover of the award-winning book TEBORI
    TEBORI

    (France)

    • Artist: TOLEDANO (Spain)
    • Story Writer: ROBLEDO (Spain)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Summer Temple Festival I
    Summer Temple Festival I

    (Taiwan)

    Zuo Hsuan (Taiwan)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Tussles Against Spectres
    Tussles Against Spectres

    (Korea)

    Youngoh Kim (Korea)
  • The cover of the award-winning book DREAM ABOUT JAPAN
    DREAM ABOUT JAPAN

    (Poland)

    PATRYCJA KICYŁA (Poland)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Woelan
    Woelan

    (Indonesia)

    Dimaz Sadewa (Indonesia)
Executive Committee
Chairman
Mr. Fumio KISHIDA, 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
  • Mr. Yoshimi KURATA (Manga artist)
  • Ms. Kimie SHIGA (Manga artist)
  • Mr. Tsutomu FUJITA (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.
  • 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)