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: ¥500,000 (approx. 4,593 USD)
• Grand Prix Runner-Up: ¥300,000
• Excellence Award: ¥100,000
• Excellence Runner-Up: ¥30,000
• Honourable Mention: ¥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.