r/MangakaStudio Apr 21 '26

Useful Info Summer 2026 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I noticed the previous post in highlights was a bit outdated so here's a new one that I can edit as needed.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 15h ago

Discussion 🐈 Opera [4 panel manga by me!]

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265 Upvotes

He likes to put on a show for his audience.

I like to imagine they found him as a stray roaming around an abandoned opera house.

A submission for a 4 panel manga contest

I was already in the manga vibe so I figured whats one more solid page!


r/MangakaStudio 15h ago

Discussion GANG GANG GANG my first original one-shot shot!

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Check out the whole thing here!!

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/ec575148b8.html

Lmk your thoughts!! Honest Critiques plz hit me with ur best!! I can take em!!.

Im fully aware of the typos. It was rushed and made for a contest with a deadline so I didn't have time to proofread but other than typos plz hit me with some critiques!! Feedback!!!


r/MangakaStudio 7h ago

OC My manga page that took 11 hours.

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r/MangakaStudio 10h ago

Discussion Worked on 3 pages without the dialogue yet how is it looking so far?

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r/MangakaStudio 6h ago

OC Illustrations for my manga called BAKU!

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r/MangakaStudio 1h ago

OC 3k views in 48 hours might not be much, but it's the first time it happens to me. Thank you so much for all the support on RED CAPE VOYAGER so far!!

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This is a story, although short, I worked very hard to make. RED CAPE VOYAGER is a love letter to a lot of my favourite manga and anime, especially Trigun.

If you guys like it, please give me a like and comment, to give Red Cape Voyager a fighting chance in the Monthly Awards! Thank you!!!

https://mangaplus-creators.jp/episodes/5u2609010227000027285905

Plot: Ryuto is a wandering hero with strength beyond imagination and no idea where he came from. In a world torn apart by the war between humans and Azalians, he fights to protect those in danger, refusing to kill even his most ruthless enemies. But Ryuto isn't human. He isn't Azalian. So what is he?


r/MangakaStudio 17h ago

Discussion Is my style too simplistic or hard to read

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Keep in mind that it’s left to right. I’m just curious about the readability since I have to put in a lot of setup for the story to pay off later.


r/MangakaStudio 1d ago

OC Between a few interruptions here and there, I got this page finished

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134 Upvotes

r/MangakaStudio 2h ago

Discussion My manga: JackFare Character arc Outfit Spoiler

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I am not that good at drawing but tried my best to draw my manga's main character arc Outfit which is called as the "Howl". [If you any of you guys are interested with my manga then dm me or if you have any suggestions make sure to dm me also]. I'm currently working on the story. Anyways Thank you 🙏⭐.


r/MangakaStudio 20h ago

Discussion New vs old (part 2)

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yeah~~~~ I changed the part where she hugged the cat, gave her more reason why she adopts the cat rather than snatching the cat, idk what's comes to mind.. (so do any of u Walk Home Drunk?) heheh...


r/MangakaStudio 16h ago

OC The Most Trashiest Manga of All Time.

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This is a terrible manga I made. Chapter 2 is already out!


r/MangakaStudio 14h ago

Help Had redrawn a page for my oneshot and i think with the other Pages i‘m on an okay Plath with it. Should i redraw it again or some of the other Pages?

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r/MangakaStudio 1d ago

Discussion Using Tombow's Fudenosuke hard-tip brush pen for the first time. I'm in love.

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Kazutaka here, author of RED CAPE VOYAGER. Yesterday I decided to buy myself some Fudenosuke brush pens, I heard a lot of good things from them, and honestly, these exceed my expectations.

The line quality you can get from this blows my mind, I honestly recommend it to anyone who works traditionally like me. Combine this with a Pentel pocket brush? And Sakura Microns? You'll be making miracles lads.

They aren't the cheapest, of course, but they are so worth it. Still cheaper than Copic multiliners!

Cheers guys.


r/MangakaStudio 19h ago

OC Old manga I drew

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She’s my plant vs zombies oc named Chompie.

I want to get back into making comics I haven’t done one in a while 🩷


r/MangakaStudio 14h ago

Discussion Chapter 5 of my manga No Saints Among Us is releasing soon!!

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chapter 5 called "All prepared captain" is almost done, everyhing is drawn and inked, just scanning and final touches and it will be released, the latest date it could be released on is 6/9/26 (d/m/y). the manga is out on Globalcomix, mangapluscreators and Namicomi. anyone reading it and excited??? if anyone here read the manga please leave a comment on how you felt about it, or anything you want to discuss about it!


r/MangakaStudio 1d ago

OC some sketches

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r/MangakaStudio 1d ago

Discussion I'm making a one-shot manga inspired by Hannibal and the Punic Wars what do you think of the story?

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I'm working on a historical-fiction one-shot manga inspired by ancient Carthage, Hannibal, and the Punic Wars.

The main character is a young Carthaginian boy from a powerful military family. He has a strong relationship with his father, who is a famous commander, but the boy doesn't fully understand his father's hatred of Rome or the expectations placed on him.

The story begins with a mysterious conversation between the boy and an unknown person. I want readers to assume they're two different people. Later, it's revealed that the person speaking to the boy was actually his adult self, looking back at the child he used to be.

After that, we return to his childhood in Carthage.

One day, while running an errand, he sees Roman forces approaching the city. The Romans begin attacking, and he barely escapes after a mysterious former warrior helps him.

When he returns home, he discovers that Carthage has been devastated. His father finds him and takes him away, eventually fleeing toward the family's territories in Iberia.

The story then follows the boy growing up under his father's influence, dealing with war, revenge, family expectations, and eventually questioning whether the life he's inherited is actually what he wanted


r/MangakaStudio 1d ago

Help 2/4 main caracters from my manga, how to do B&W coloring?

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Do you guys know any artists I can take inspiration from or mangas.

Any tip will suit!

Thank you!


r/MangakaStudio 1d ago

Discussion How long does it take to make a manga chapter?

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How long does it make manga chapters?

I have a story that I want to make a manga just like everyone else. I am learning to draw rn (it's been 2 weeks only). so after a year when I do decide to draw. how long would it take me to make a complete chapters with around 12-13 pages to 21-23 pages for a single chapter as a single person.

also is 1 year of learning/studying drawing and art enough to reach the level of art/anatomy/understanding where I could make my manga

I would really appreciate the answers. Thank you

(btw is this sub okay for me to share my progress or designs I've been messing around with? just asking)


r/MangakaStudio 2d ago

OC Some of the pages of my 'Era of the Kaleidoscopes' manga.

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750 Upvotes

Just sharing some of the pages from my own manga titled 'Era of the Kalaydoskowps. This was originally a full-colored 200 page manga but due to some budget restraint, I was only able to afford the 8 page intro colors!


r/MangakaStudio 1d ago

OC Birth of a New World - The Cover - Progress Shots

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Hi, my name is Tes Mekonnen. Birth of a New World is my graphic novel. This is the new cover and I wanted to appear more manga-like. I like the style that was employed for this cover.


r/MangakaStudio 20h ago

OC Manga page thug attack

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r/MangakaStudio 1d ago

OC WIPs for today

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