Coamix - The Silent Manga Audition 2025

• The Silent Manga Audition

• Deadline: February 2nd, 2025

• Prize: ¥500,000 + Exhibition in Japan

• Theme: Illustration

• Entry Fees: Free

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

The Silent Manga Audition, organized by the respected Japanese publishing house COAMIX Inc., is a global competition that invites manga creators from all over the world to showcase their talent in a unique format: a story told entirely through illustrations, without the use of any written dialogue. This contest challenges participants to explore the power of visual storytelling, where emotions, actions, and plots are conveyed purely through images.

Open to artists regardless of their linguistic or cultural background, the Silent Manga Audition provides an inclusive space for creators to share their work in a way that transcends language barriers. Without the reliance on dialogue, the competition allows manga artists to explore different ways of communicating complex emotions and narratives through visual cues such as body language, facial expressions, and artistic symbols. This gives participants the freedom to experiment and develop their storytelling skills in a medium that is universally accessible.

In 2025, the theme for the competition is "Seized with Rage," which challenges entrants to depict intense emotions such as anger, frustration, and passion using nothing but visual elements. The aim is to create an engaging and impactful story that speaks to the universal experience of powerful emotions. Artists will need to rely on dynamic imagery—through the use of exaggerated facial expressions, bold actions, and creative symbolism—to convey their characters’ emotions in a way that resonates with readers around the world.