Submissions open
15 November 2026
Submissions close
15 January 2027
Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone.
Short description
The SILENT MANGA AUDITION is an international contest organized by COAMIX Inc., a manga publisher based in Tokyo, Japan.
It is the world’s biggest manga contest, exclusively for manga without dialogue.
The theme of this edition is “A Kind Heart”. Tell your story through images alone.
“ This round’s theme is ‘A Kind Heart’! Through this theme, we hope to convey the Japanese concept of omoiyari, which describes consideration, thoughtfulness, and kindness towards others. Omoiyari often incorporates an element of self-sacrifice, in that you put the needs of others above your own.
Each entry should be between 5 and 17 pages. Multiple entries are welcome.
Entry fee
The competition is free to enter.
Prizes
• Grand Prix: 500,000 JPY
• Grand Prix Runner-Up: 300,000 JPY
• Excellence Award: 100,000 JPY
• Excellence Runner-Up: 30,000 JPY
• Honourable Mention: 10,000 JPY