February, 2020

The 13th Japan International MANGA Award Ceremony

The award winner, holding a glass in one hand, exchanging greetings with Foreign Minister Motegi
Speech by Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu
A group photo of the award winners and the organising committee
Award Winners and Other Guests
Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Wakamiya addressing the audience from the podium
Speech by State Minister for Foreign Affairs WAKAMIYA Kenji

On February 18, the 13th Japan International MANGA Award Ceremony was held at the Iikura Guest House.

At the Award Ceremony, one Gold Award and three Silver Awards were presented with certificates of commendation and trophies. The guests interacted with the Award winners at the reception which followed the Ceremony. Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu stated that, “Manga provides an influential platform for the development of global cultures. We received a large number of entries from many countries and regions for this year's MANGA Award. The entries varied greatly both in their styles and messaging and helped us to once again realize the broad expressive power of Manga.” Chairperson of the Selection Committee, Ms. SATONAKA Machiko, gave a review of the works, in which she stated that, “the world of Manga is a great forum that fosters discussions on culture and philosophy and expressions of feeling and sensibilities.” She also expressed delight about the diversity of this year's works.

The Award Ceremony was attended by the Executive Committee members, Ms. SHIRAISHI Saya, Mr. SUGIYAMA Kotaro, Mr. Frederik L. Schodt, Mr. YOKOTA Kiyoshi and the Selection Committee members, Ms. IPPONGI Ban, Mr. FUJITA Tsutomu, Mr. MIURA Mitsuru. Among the guests were ｍembers of Parliament, famous Manga artists, publishers and people in the cultural circle.

The winning works are as follows

WINNER

  • Gold Award (the best work)

    The cover of the award-winning book Piece of Mind
    Piece of Mind
    • Artist: Guy Lenman (Israel)
    • Story Writer: Nimrod Frydman (Israel)
    ©Guy Lenman Nimrod Frydman

  • Silver Award

    The cover of the award-winning book My little kitchen in summer season
    My little kitchen in summer season
    Artist: Pitsinee Tangkittinun (Thailand)
    ©BUNBOOKS

  • Silver Award

    The cover of the award-winning book Korokke and the girl who said no
    Korokke and the girl who said no
    • Artist: Jonatan Cantero (Spain)
    • Story Writer: Josep Busquet (Spain)
    ©2019 Spaceman Project / Josep Busquet / Jonatan Cantero

  • Silver Award

    The cover of the award-winning book YE
    YE
    Artist: GUILHERME PETRECA (Brazil)

Bronze Award

  • The cover of the award-winning book Detektif Hantu : Kesumat
    Detektif Hantu : Kesumat

    (Malaysia)

    ©KADOKAWA GEMPAK STARZ SDN BHD
    Artist: LAM QUEK CHUNG@LEOZ (Malaysia)
  • The cover of the award-winning book PALMA SOLA liborio mateo, the origin
    PALMA SOLA liborio mateo, the origin

    (Dominican Republic)

    ©LITEVISUAL
    • Artist: GABRIEL CASTILLO (Dominican Republic)
    • Story Writer: GERARDO CASTILLO (Dominican Republic)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Mi Xian Yin : Chinese Folk Tales
    Mi Xian Yin : Chinese Folk Tales

    (China)

    ©広州漫友文化科技発展有限会社
    Artist: 采蘑菇的司马公公 (China)
  • The cover of the award-winning book MIGRANT
    MIGRANT

    (Republic of Benin)

    ©MOKOOILLUSTRATION
    Artist: GJIMM MOKOO (Republic of Benin)
  • The cover of the award-winning book CHUNXUE
    CHUNXUE

    (China)

    ©Haruru all rights reserved
    Artist: 王宇涵 (China)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Merman in the pool
    Merman in the pool

    (China)

    Artist: 李嫣然 (China)
  • The cover of the award-winning book Rites of Passage
    Rites of Passage

    (Brazil)

    Artist: Lucas Marques (Brazil)
  • The cover of the award-winning book ERASMUS SONG
    ERASMUS SONG

    (Portugal)

    Artist: DANIELA VIÇOSO (Portugal)
  • The cover of the award-winning book DiKiXi - The Reconciliation part1
    DiKiXi - The Reconciliation part1

    (Angola)

    ©Bomcomix e Gildo Pimentel
    • Artist: Bomcomix e Gildo Pimentel (Angola)
    • Story Writer: Gildo Pimentel (Angola)
  • The cover of the award-winning book TAO ZERO
    TAO ZERO

    (China(Hong Kong))

    Artist: 麥天傑 (China (Hong Kong))
  • The cover of the award-winning book Sometimes in the City
    Sometimes in the City

    (Taiwan)

    ©dala publishing company
    Artist: 61Chi (Taiwan)
The Executive Committee of the Award
Chairman
Mr.MOTEGI Toshimitsu, Minister for Foreign Affairs
Members
  • Ms.SHIRAISHI Saya, Professor emeritus, Tokyo University
  • Mr.SUGIYAMA Kotaro, President, LIGHTPUBLICITY Co.Ltd.
  • Mr.Frederik L. SCHODT, American translator, interpreter and writer
  • Mr.YOKOTA Kiyoshi, Auditor, SHOGAKUKAN Co.Ltd.
  • Mr.ANDO Hiroyasu, Prsident, Japan Foundation
The Selection Committee of the Award
Chairperson
Ms.SATONAKA Machiko, Manga artist
Members
  • Ms.IPPONGI Ban, Manga artist
  • Mr.KUMATA Masafumi, Publisher
  • Mr.FUJITA Tsutomu, former Publisher
  • Mr.MIURA Mitsuru, Manga artist
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)