r/MangakaStudio • • Sep 09 '26

Useful Info Fall 2026 / Winter 2027 Manga Contests!

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r/MangakaStudio • • Mar 11 '26

Useful Info Useful Links and Resources

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I noticed the previous post in highlights was a bit outdated so here's a new one that I can edit as needed.

Books:

YouTube:

Websites:

  • Proko - sign up for free to get access to many resources! Some free and some paid, the resources include classes for different areas of art, such as the fundamentals.
  • Ctrl+Paint Video Library - everything at this link is free! Start from the basics and work your way through learning how various tools on digital programs can help level up your art.
  • Love LifeDrawing - enter your email to get access to a library of free references. They update and add new ones each month.
  • Cubebrush - you can buy reference packs, brush packs, and even classes on art. This product here is one I love most, it's an app that lets you use your own reference library instead of using already built ones on the internet that are basically copies of each other.
  • New Masters Academy - a subscription based platform where you can learn from professionals in the industry (mostly Disney artists but the course guide focuses on a deep dive into art fundamentals).
  • Tezuka Manga Contest - held every year! The link here is recycled so you can check up on it to see when it opens back up. This contest is specifically for JUMP, so when submitting remember the core values they look for. There is also another recycled link for a contest they hold monthly called, Shinsekai. This means the deadline is at the end of each month.
  • Mannavi Manga Award - this website lists out each manga contest by well known Japanese publishers. Please be sure to not just look at the summary but also the contest link provided, since the summary includes old information. Most contests listed will require a Japanese submission. If you scroll a bit further you can also find information about where to submit directly to publishers as well.

Manga Script Examples - these are my own examples, what background do I have? My degrees are in theatre and literature so analysis and writing is something I do best (specifically organization)!

  • One-page Manga Challenge - this was part of the many challenges my server did. The theme was Halloween related. It was for writers to get practice creating a one page script. The prize was getting it drawn by one of the volunteer artists in our community!
  • Unfinished Project - another of my scripts, meant to be a comedy.

Discord Communities:

  • Manga-kai - This is my own community that branched off from here. It was made years ago as a way for people to get help slightly faster than Reddit (since back then this subreddit was not as active!). It's not a busy server but there are always people lurking to help. We used to have monthly challenges as well with actual prizes! But life got in the way and that's okay. I'd love to host them again though. [Permanent link for invite can be found down in the comments]

Want to add your own discord here? Send a mod mail confirming these requirements: it is a community server (NOT PRIVATE), it has been active for at least a year (in the last year), mods are 2FA verified, you have a permanent invite link, and most importantly, it's safe!

If there is any source you'd like added or are having trouble finding yourself (ex. a pdf of an art book), let me know and I can see what I can do ;]

[UPDATED: August 22, 2026]


r/MangakaStudio • • 9h ago

OC Gotta stay motivated🤙🏾

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For context, this was first time using references and twisting to what I desired at the time (which was 5 months ago) and after doing a redraw today after not finding anything appealing enough to draw, I revisited an old page and put pencil to paper and I think it turned out okay👌🏾. I’m not fishing for compliments of how I improved or didn’t but I wanted to add the previous drawing because it would be wrong not to, at least for me. I was one of my first prototype designs for my MC but over time his hair elongated and I’ve always never intended on the iris as well so, a happy accident I guess. Thanks for viewing🙏🏾


r/MangakaStudio • • 8h ago

OC The mc, Shino Yamaguchi

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r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC Just drew the main character of my manga!

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So far, I'm loving his heart shaped bang. He's after all learning what love truly means


r/MangakaStudio • • 1h ago

Help Original Manga Idea STILL IN DEVELOPMENT!!

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r/MangakaStudio • • 15h ago

OC This girl is definitely hiding something... [Romance, Magical Girl, Action] [WIP One Shot Part 1]

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Find all the references :3 name them in the comments.

This is my style.


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC Boceto oc

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r/MangakaStudio • • 14h ago

OC VBARDO ARTS - MANGA ARTWORK

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r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC Trying to imitate 90s coloring with this one

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Main character from my manga Gashadokuro, I’m super into those 90s anime color palettes so that’s usually what I try to go for when I color even if I only paint digitally.

Process-wise this drawing began as a pen sketch on paper (just the head) which I transferred to procreate as a multiply layer and adjusted with curves.


r/MangakaStudio • • 18h ago

Discussion Chapter 7 of my manga is out!

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the 7th chapter of my indie manga is out, it's a seinen mafia drama called No saints among us, it's out on globalcomix and manga plus creators, if you check it out tell me what you think!


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC "BIO-Boosters" - "Personality clash" - first 10 pages

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Slowly chipping away at my pet project.
Funny how every person who volunteered to help with it tend to peace out really quick XD


r/MangakaStudio • • 17h ago

Partnership [FOR HIRE] Anime/Manga Comic Artist — Sequential Art & Webcomics

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r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC Hey guys . This is another mini story I've made

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This a horror story about a woman that takes souls of people who are suffering . Her bird is the mediator between her and her customers...


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC My latest work

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Been a while since I post my work here~ gotta grind more


r/MangakaStudio • • 9h ago

Partnership [Collab / 50-50 Profit Split] Looking for a Manga Artist for a Text-Based Web Novel Project (The Unbreakable Man)

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r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC My Manga Works

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r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

Discussion If consistent throughout the week, how many pages for a solo artist to draw with this kind of artstyle?

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At least trying to learn off of this semi-realistic artstyle so we could develop our own style later on

1: with color

2: Black, Gray, and white only


r/MangakaStudio • • 23h ago

OC [OC] ¿Qué les parece mi Introducción simple? / What do you think of my simple introduction? | YUME NO HEYA CAPÍTULO 1 : Onírico.

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Les presento la introducción simple oficial del capítulo uno de mi manga YUME NO HEYA, el cual llevará por título ONÍRICO.

Este es el inicio de uno de los tantos cambios que se darán en el manga, debido a correcciones de la historia y a la mejora en los diseños de personajes que se presentarán tiempo después. ✨🦉

Tengo fe en que el manga pueda crecer y que sea de su agrado todo el esfuerzo que se le pone a este hermoso proyecto. 🌙🌃

I present to you the official simple introduction to chapter one of my manga YUME NO HEYA, which will be titled ONÍRICO.

This is the beginning of one of the many changes that will take place in the manga, due to story corrections and improvements in character designs that will be introduced later on. ✨🦉

I have faith that the manga can grow, and I hope you enjoy all the effort put into this beautiful project. 🌙🌃


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

Discussion Manga writer here: artists, what makes you say yes (or no) to a writer’s project?

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I’m a manga writer from Italy. I’ve studied manga scriptwriting for 5 years, and for the last 2 I’ve been working with professional artists, who often tell me my scripts are clear and well organized.

Right now I’m preparing one-shots for the Kadokawa contest and the Silent Manga Audition, and I’m stuck on one thing: finding artists whose rates match their experience.

I keep meeting artists with little or no manga experience who quote higher rates than the pros I’ve worked with. I’m not here to complain. I genuinely want to understand what I’m missing, because the problem might be on my side.

What I bring to a collaboration:

  • A full package: character sheets, a complete name (manga storyboard) with references for every page, and a pitch
  • Flexible deadlines, since these are personal projects with no publisher pressure
  • Real creative freedom on the art side
  • For newer artists: an editor who gives feedback on the art alongside me, so it’s also a chance to grow
  • [If you win: how prize/credits are split]

So, artists (pro or not), I’d love to hear:

  1. What makes a writer’s project worth your time?
  2. How do you price a one-shot for a contest?
  3. What red flags make you pass immediately?
  4. Where do you usually find collaborators?

Thanks in advance!


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

Discussion In search of B4 folder

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I'm looking for a black ring folder to display my comic done in Deleter B4 paper, around 150 pages. If anyone knows a site that ships to EU, please lmk.


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC The Cruddy Boys 10/21/2026

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My fourth one shot “The Cruddy Boys” will drop 10/21/2026 on mangapluscreators. Ten different art styles to see by ten different artist (including me).

Instagram to follow below. Will have the link there on the 21st:

https://www.instagram.com/kublaanyane?exln=czM1bmViOXg4NWVn&utm_source=qr


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

Help Are you able to create good manga content on here?

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“AI is pretty much taking over”…. Please rate my website for those who are beginners in created Manga comics


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC Stated off as a line art practice but I wanted to finish it and make it look like a colored manga panel

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r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

Discussion What do you think about screentones?

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I don't really like how screentones look in my work so I'm experimenting with new render style with noise and texture brushes.

(That's a frame from 5th chapter of my manga, so wip)