The

Silent Manga Audition

is an international manga competition hosted by manga Japanese publisher

COAMIX Inc

.

The aim of the Silent Manga Audition is to demonstrate your ability to tell a simple story through a visual narrative. Silent Manga is a story told entirely through illustration, without the use of dialogue.

The theme of this edition is “

Together for Peace

”. You should express the contest theme through a wordless story. Your manga must not exceed 31 pages. Black and white works are recommended.

There is no entry fee

.

Eligibility

Open to anyone worldwide.

Prize

• Grand Prix:

Â¥500,000(approx. 4,593 USD)

• Grand Prix Runner-Up:

Â¥300,000

• Excellence Award:

Â¥100,000

• Excellence Runner-Up:

Â¥30,000

• Honourable Mention:

Â¥10,000

The winner of the

UNESCO Award

will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Bangkok, where they will be presented with their UNESCO Award certificate during the opening of the “SMA13-UNESCO Round” Manga Exhibition at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.