NIUHI Indie Manga Contest 2026
The NIUHI Indie Manga Contest 2026 is an international independent manga competition hosted on the ARTstreet by MediBang platform, open to creators around the world. This contest gives manga artists the chance to gain global exposure, receive expert feedback, and win cash prizes.
Contest Objective
The contest is designed to support independent manga creators, help their work reach new audiences, and provide professional insight and multi-language publication opportunities on the NIUHI platform.
Who Can Enter?
• Manga creators worldwide are eligible.
• Submissions are accepted in English, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese.
Dates & Submission
• Submission Open: April 24, 2026
• Deadline: May 31, 2026 (17:00 JST)
Work must be submitted via the official contest page by the deadline.
Prizes
Grand Prize (1 Winner):
• US$1,200 cash award
• Multi-language translation support (e.g., English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, French)
• Professional feedback from industry experts
• Opportunity to publish on NIUHI
Runner-Up (1 Winner):
• US$300 cash award
• Professional feedback from domain professionals
• Opportunity to publish on NIUHI
Appreciation Prizes (30 Winners):
• US$12 cash award
• Chance to publish on NIUHI
Submission Guidelines
• Entries must be original manga creations.
• Submitted work must not infringe any third-party rights or copyrights.
• AI-generated content should comply with official contest rules.
Judging & Recognition
Entries will be reviewed by experienced editors and creators. Winning works will be showcased on the NIUHI and ARTstreet platforms.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE OFFICIAL COMPETITION PAGE.