Kitakyushu Manga Museum is accepting applications for four-panel manga.
Division：General Division、Junior Division (Age 12 or under as of April 1, 2027) *Professionals and amateurs are also eligible to participate!
Theme：“Sing”（theme for the general and junior categories）
Work：Original, unpublished work of your own
Application period：From 11:00 AM (Japan Standard Time) on Monday, June 1, 2026 to 2:00 PM (Japan Standard Time) on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
<Announcement of awarded works >
The winners will be published in late November or early December 2026 on the official Kitakyushu International Manga Competition website, along with prize-winning works and excellent entries.
<Application method >
All applications will be accepted on the official website.
Fill out the application form and upload the data file of each work.
Website:（JP）https://kitakyushu-mangataisho.com/
（EN）https://kitakyushu-mangataisho.com/en/
Inquiry about the submission of your work： manga@kitakyushu-mangataisho.com
Other inquiries：manga@city.kitakyushu.lg.jp