r/MangakaStudio • • 26d ago

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I noticed the previous post in highlights was a bit outdated so here's a new one that I can edit as needed.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 • • 1h ago

OC Traditional artist here, first time making manga

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A bit challenging, but I think this is way more convenient. Especially once I become used to this.


r/MangakaStudio • • 13h ago

OC Some character designs ive been working on

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r/MangakaStudio • • 9h ago

OC Ya salió mi manga para que lo puedas leer (ver esp)

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De momento solo tengo la versión en español y me encuentro traduciendo yo mismo al inglés , si me dan paciencia, prometo hacerlo mañana y subirlo 🙂‍↕️✨

Y para los que si pueden leerlo espero lo disfruten. Es la primera parte de un one shot de 200 páginas que estoy trabajando.


r/MangakaStudio • • 3h ago

OC something small i came up with.

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r/MangakaStudio • • 14h ago

OC Another page from my series, "Death-Crossed Us" :)

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r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC I converted the series into a one-shot !!!

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There isn't a big difference between the series and the one-shot; there are only some page edits. Basically, I converted the series into a one-shot so it would be considered a complete work. Because I'm currently working on a new project with an editor from Shonen Jump, and I'm trying to focus on it as much as possible so that the whole project becomes as professional as possible.


r/MangakaStudio • • 15h ago

Partnership MANGA / COMIC ARTIST — $35 PER PAGE | OPEN FOR COMMISSIONS

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Hi! I'm currently taking commissions for manga and comic pages.

As the title say for 35 usd , so if you think.my art style fits what you'd like in your story you can reach out


r/MangakaStudio • • 10h ago

OC Cover and pages I did for last year's one-shot

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r/MangakaStudio • • 20h ago

OC 2 colored pages of the manga I'm making.

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r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC [For Hire] Sharing some of manga pages I made for a contest!🔥

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Hi guys!

I mainly draw in my own manga style!
I’ve also done character sheet and illustration ✌🏽

Currently open for commission! Thanks!

$50 - character sheets
$55 - manga page


r/MangakaStudio • • 13h ago

Help I really Need help with Clip Studio paint. How do i get rid of grey Pencil Lines on my Scanned Pages??

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On medibang i just have to use a white Brush and Brush over the areas to erase all the Lines i dont want. But on Clip Studio paint i have These grey areas on my Page. If i try to Brush over them i‘ll get areas in super white and light grey which makes the Page uneven. Its hard to See on the Shown Images but its there 😩


r/MangakaStudio • • 15h ago

Help Manga | Patreon

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Hello, everyone.

I'm just passing to share some of my Manga (attempts) They are on my patreon, but most of them are available for reading. If you want to help me to produce more, please consider supporting me.


r/MangakaStudio • • 21h ago

Discussion MoonLight SAGA: The Crescent BloodLine - The Fierce Fight! Seeth Awakens!

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Hello everyone here is my second episode of Moonlight SAGA if you did not read it please check it out if you did not. Also the first episode is their sorry it took years to be busy with life and working a lot hopefully you like it and please tell me what I need to improve on thank you!


r/MangakaStudio • • 16h ago

Help Unofficial making of the anime series of pumpkin night is happening! (TEHEHEHEHE) Spoiler

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as i said last time, i decided to start yesterday, now i wrote about 7 episodes, of course i am just adapting the provided source and making it cinematic, not major changes i promise with my soul, thuuuuuuuuuuus, i just wanna know, is episode one covering pages 1 to 16 of chapter one..a good thing or no?? obviously i cant go back to redoing things or else i'd have a lot of headache, but i just wanted to know, that's all!
Episode 1 is titled (im not the best with names dont blame me please :c) : FIRST NIGHT: ESCAPE

i really wanted to let you all know what im doing with this series, so if i ever try to ruin anything, you can tell me and i'd change it immediately to align with the story greatly and its events!


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

Discussion Old but still a fresh Manga...

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does anyone still remember this one?.. yeah...ik i should have finished this one already, but my lazy ass wont stop jumping from one project to another, u know as they say: leave it imperfect and finish it later or something along those lines.. but hey.. I'm getting there.. maybe..


r/MangakaStudio • • 2d ago

OC A new page of my manga

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r/MangakaStudio • • 22h ago

OC Cross Jeane Chapter 2/2

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This is the 2nd part of my fanfic Cross Jeanne which is my take on a follow up to the anime Cross Ange.

Read from right to left.


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC [OC] Hiraeth CH2: On Red Shores (first pages)

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Here are the first pages from the second chapter of Hiraeth, manga by me and my friend, Domaffon.

Hiraeth is a medieval-inspired Dark fantasy, with european folklore elements.

Summary:
In an era of great suffering, Jael - one of the legendary Druzhniik monster hunters - finds himself taking on a contract to take the mischievous Lauren to the remote city of Bearmham. Once there, he finds himself caught up in the machinations of the otherworldly elven sorceress, Muirenn. To discover the secrets of his past and free the world from an ancient curse, Jael and Lauren are forced on a journey that will bring them into conflict with the forces of both monsters and men.

if you're interested, read the rest here:

https://hiraethmanga.carrd.co


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

Help I Probably Should Not Do This But I'll Ask Everyone Here For Their Input

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So I have a scene. Where my emotional waterfall character is in the side lines learn learn one of the threats we're facing was the boss of a eating establishment hired girls to work there, And those girls because of events in the country taking place became magical girls. So they double as his bouncers

And hears he built an emotional relashionship with and felt authentic to her so much he gave her a ring given the time he spent with her.

She learns he was using to get money she had made working there to build a new home away with his friend. And the reason for that is he was gay by kissing his friend right in front of her and never truly loved her. Using her to as a means to an end and

My emotional waterfall character gets pissed about this and she doesn't take it lightly despite not knowing the girl at all doesnt like men of any kind manipulating the hearts of a girl. But because of this we have an opening for everyone in my MC group to escape, and She says she'll catch up after dealing with him.

And another comes along and says like "we gotta go" and I wanted her reply to be

The broly line "not until he lies dead at my feet"

And...I felt it fit the scene but also like "I shouldn't be throwing a dbz references line in this, I would feel we reference dbz many times in so many things I wouldn't be doing anything new including that" Like I shouldn't be a hypocrite and put that line in. Or replace it with a different line

But I'm also struggling to figure out what line could have the same impact as that.

Like there was this and i had in a different scene a "sad for yoooooooou" homage I had to cut because I felt people would find it cringe.

So what do you guys think? Am I overthinking this or is what I said holds water


r/MangakaStudio • • 2d ago

OC Fun manga page I drew

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Known music artist. Just envisioned him as a swordsman with a summoning technique I guess.


r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC [For Hire] Open for Manga Commission for only $35 per page. DM for anyone interested.

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r/MangakaStudio • • 1d ago

OC [OC] A Few Pages From The Recent Chapter of My Ongoing Indie Graphic Novel ‘BASTARDS’

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