Jump Plus x MediBang Manga Contest

Zpreader 2015-12-19 03:06:22 UTC #1

Just came across this and knew I had to post it here.

So essentially, Medibang and Jump + are running a Manga Contest open to creators in and outside of Japan. Entrees from outside japan will be translated and submitted as long as they are written in: English, Korean, or Chinese (simplified and traditional).

The entry period is from 12/17/15 to 03/17/2016.

Grand Prize: 1 million yen, publication in Jump + , and feedback from editors.
Second Place: 300,000 yen , publication in Jump + , and feedback from editors.
Third Place: 100,000 yen, and feedback from editors.

※The possibility of no winners being chosen exists.
※Entries that don't win may also receive feedback from editors.

Note -
You do need to have a MediBang account to enter. See website on how cash winnings are handled.

IF YOU WIN AND AGREE TO SHUEISHA'S CONTRACT, THEN SHUEISHA WILL OWN YOUR STORY

For more info - https://medibang.com/jumpplus/

So, what do you guys think? Anyone else thinking about entering?

realSean_Murphy 2015-12-19 03:09:25 UTC #2

You beat me to announcing this..
Though, I might enter.

Zpreader 2015-12-19 03:19:33 UTC #3

Only saw it about 10 minutes ago, myself

The prospect of getting your work examined by a pro really is tempting.

That, and the fact that cash prizes like that, even though I don't see myself winning them, will do wonders on the mind of any college student in the US

Between this and the manga magazine, my winter vacation is looking VERY busy right about now...

YamamotoRyuunosuke 2015-12-19 15:35:01 UTC #4

I saw this contest yesterday. I hope they make more editions after this one. I really wish to participate and all, but I have way too many things to do until March and I won't be able to do anything.

Anyway, you can also participate in the Silent Manga Audition, I'll leave a link to the official website here: http://www.manga-audition.com/

DuneDeca 2015-12-20 05:32:28 UTC #5

Jump is known for having very terrible copyright terms for those who enter the contest, so I'm hesitant to suggest this to friends without giving it a thorough read through.

Zpreader 2015-12-20 15:02:58 UTC #6

Interesting. I hadn't heard about this before. Come to think of it, I'm having a hard time finding copyright information pertaining to the submissions.

mg78 2015-12-20 15:17:30 UTC #7

a comic finished, undder 50 page, before Thurs Mar 17th 2016

that's not easy...

UndefinableCreature 2015-12-21 02:33:11 UTC #8

Wow, what do you mean by that? Care to share..?

gateofselidor 2015-12-21 10:49:29 UTC #9

I imagine the terms for actually entering the contest are whatever the default terms for Medibang's site are. They should really have the terms for the winners up as well, though.

blop 2015-12-21 10:50:07 UTC #10

when they say "under 50 pages", how short do you think it can be?
Are 15 or 20 pages enough?
I don't know if I'll have time for that but I'd like to try anyway.

YamamotoRyuunosuke 2015-12-21 13:00:25 UTC #11

If you research about the Japan based version of the contest, they have a lot more detailed information about this. And they also have info on the paper size so they don't have problems to print it later.

They say:
For story based manga→ 31 or 45 pages
for gag based manga→ 15, 19 or 31 pages

Here is the english website if you want more info: http://www.shonenjump.com/e/manga-shou/

blop 2015-12-21 13:16:58 UTC #12

Ok thanks a lot ! (30 pages seams a lot, but I'm use to european comics that have a lot of panels in one page)

dracoplato 2015-12-22 05:35:12 UTC #13

Chances of actually winning competition mixed with the number of projects I have to do before then makes entering impossible, but I always love to see more contests for comic creators outside of Japan spring up.

Zpreader 2015-12-22 05:40:04 UTC #14

Yeah, I hear ya. I'm starting to think it may be better to just focus on doing a oneshot before winter break ends. Especially since I'd have to get used to Medibang's program before entering.

dracoplato 2015-12-22 06:14:45 UTC #15

Well if you want something to submit it to that's not a contest I'm starting on online magazine in January XD http://khyatix.weebly.com/manga-magazine-project.html

Zpreader 2015-12-22 15:31:55 UTC #16

That's actually what I was making it for

YamamotoRyuunosuke 2015-12-22 15:46:21 UTC #17

I like this idea. I specially like the feature artist thing, in other webmanga magazines like Saturday AM they don't have that. And I don't have the time to actually work on a regular basis(monthly), so I find that really useful.
I would like to participate in the future.

dracoplato 2015-12-22 20:48:58 UTC #18

!!!! That's awesome!!! I can't wait to see it~!!!

I'd love to have you~! Yeah, I thought for a lot of us it'd be really hard to keep up with a monthly obligation, so a couple of alternatives were necessary. There's a few other things I think I'll add to the official submissions that have been suggested too. I'm also hoping webcomic artists really take advantage of putting their ad for their comic into the magazine. They're the kind of advertisements one enjoys seeing and it's a good way to contribute without having to do a lot of work.

Zpreader 2015-12-26 16:36:50 UTC #19

Important update! Just found this on Medibang's tumblr

fanyart 2016-02-12 01:34:35 UTC #20

Great that you have posted about it, I was just about to, so let's just push it to the frontpage again since the deadline is nearing

I think it's definitely worth the try, at least in the sense of getting exposure for your comic by being a contest submission. Just don't get discouraged by any comments you may receive, the community there is a bit weird...
I tried tagging one of the comics I had posted there before with the contest tag just to try it out and received one of the most hilarious comments I had ever seen XD Haha, it's too hilarious not to share it (hopefully the author will forgive me):

your work is not manga. why are you submitting to a contest your work doesn't apply to? your artwork is amazing without a doubt but have some respect for manga and submit something that fits SHONEN JUMP.

Well, now I'm totally tempted to submit all of my Trivia from Nature comics there just to irk this person As much of a meek guinea pig as I am, I LOVE teasing people who know best in the world - is there anybody else who can submit their comic that's "not a manga" in this person's view?
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