Summary
Hokkaido and Sapporo have opened entries for the 11th Kita no Manga Award, accepting original Hokkaido-themed manga and illustrations until October 26, 2026.
Hokkaido and the City of Sapporo opened entries on June 30 for the 11th Kita no Manga Award, a public competition for unpublished original manga and illustrations that include Hokkaido as a subject. Applications are scheduled to remain open until October 26, 2026.
What happened
The annual award is intended to support new creators while encouraging work that communicates the appeal of Hokkaido. The official announcement says anyone may enter, including collaborative teams, and entrants may submit more than one work.
Why it matters
The competition offers an accessible route for creators to develop stories and visual work connected to Hokkaido. It may also be relevant to international artists because dialogue in the manga category may be written in either Japanese or English.
Key details
- Entry period: June 30 to October 26, 2026, with the deadline based on the postmark date.
- Categories: Manga and illustration.
- Theme: An unpublished original work that includes Hokkaido as a subject.
- Manga formats: Story manga of 16 to 32 pages, four-panel manga of about three to five pages, or a one-page manga.
- Production: Hand-drawn and digital work are accepted. Generative AI may not be used.
- Schedule: Award-winning works are expected to be announced in February 2027, followed by a ceremony in March.
For international readers
The eligibility notice states that anyone may apply. Creators outside Japan should review the official rules carefully and confirm submission, delivery and document requirements before preparing an entry. The detailed application page is currently provided in Japanese.
Source: Hokkaido Government announcement. See also the official competition page.
Source Details
| Source | Hokkaido Government |
|---|---|
| Original Title | 「第11回北のまんが大賞」の作品募集について |
| Original Published | 2026-06-29 |
| Region | Hokkaido |
| Target Reader | general |
| Review Status | needs_review |
| Risk Level | normal |
| Original Source | Hokkaido Government |
Editor Note
応募締切は2026年10月26日。英語の台詞が可能で、生成AIの使用は禁止。海外からの応募方法、郵送条件、必要書類を公式要項で再確認してから公開してください。