It’s now official, MAGIC is back in 2023 and for the first time of its history, MAGIC will be held for two days on February 25 and 26, 2023.

The program still includes extraordinary guests, animation, manga, video games, exhibitions, an international cosplay and an international manga competitions and several activities…

LINK TO A SHORT TEASER FEATURING PREVIOUS GUESTS HERE

LINK TO THE PRESS RELASE HERE

MAGIC International Manga Contest is a unique contest powered by Shibuya Productions and Shônen Jump since 2017.

Its aim: discover new talents and give them a prestigious international visibility.

19 laureates have already been given this wonderful exposure since its creation! Will you be among the next ones?

Register right now!
The terms and conditions are HERE 

Send the terms and conditions, initialed on each page, signed and dated, at the following adress : mangacontest@magic-ip.com

Discover the 3 winners of the 2022 edition on the bellow links.
FYI: The original versions are right after the Japanese versions.

You can also read the works of the previous years winners whenever you like!

The Great winner: “WATCHALAND” by Theodore Ekane  https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/3270296674365635087

Runner-up : “Re:Coil” by Enjelicious
https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/3270296674368353088

Favorite: “TRUE IKIGAI” by Loick Ngue and Kouadio Ahigo 
https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/3270296674368353119

Like every year, Hiroyuki Nakano (Weekly Shônen Jump), Kyosuke Fujita and Shuhei Hosono (Shônen Jump Plus), Sahé Cibot (Shibuya International) and Hervé Trouillet (Shibuya Productions) have tried to put their expertise together to select the best works.  Because yes, like every year, the projects presented are all different from one another and come from all around the globe.

We would like to thank, once more, each of our contestants. Even if you’re not selected, you must know that your work has provided us various emotions. Thank you for this present.  It’s important for all of us to remember that acting is necessary to hope, and vital to keep going to succeed!

The 2022 winners are:
1/ Top winner: Théodore Magloire Ekane Ekane with “Watchaland” (Cameroon)
We were already seduced by his manga, and were deeply touched by Théodore’s personality, a talent that we would like to support.

To read it, click on the link: https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/3270296674365635087

2/ Runner-up: Maria Enjelia Villanueva with “Re:Coil” (The Philippines)
Maria has participated several times to the contest, getting numerous times on the finals. But a little something was missing to win. This year, the manga she has presented is consistent, dynamic, and well put together. We reward her work as well as her tenacity.

To read it, click on the link: https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/3270296674368353088

3/ The jury’s favorite: Loïck Ngue with “True Ikigai” (France)
We appreciated the original approach of the contestant. A manga and soccer passionate, he is strong-minded and has much boldness!
It’s this boldness that has made him the jury’s favorite!

To read it, click on the link: https://shonenjumpplus.com/episode/3270296674368353119

This three works will be available on the epic Shônen Jump Plus since the end of May.
Of course, we’ll post the link to each manga!

If something’s resisting to this pandemic, it’s Shibuya Productions and Shonen Jump’s collaboration!

These are the five Magic International Manga Contest 2022 finalists:
– True Ikigai by Loick Ngue (France)
– Through the Wishing Well’ by Rachta Lin (Singapore)
– Watchaland by Théodore Magloire Ekane Ekane (Cameroun)
– Good Mood Food Trattoria by Elena Vitagliano (UK)
– Re:Coil by Maria Enjelia Villanueva (Philippines)

The editors-in-chief of Shonen Jump and Shonen Jump+ have noted, as well, a level of improvement in the works of our participants!
Congratulations to all of you!

See you on March, 1^st for the winners’ announcement!

The authors of the five works that are not being selected for the final, will be contacted on late January by a jury member, communicating to them some explanations in order to improve their creations.

Few weeks ago, we sadly announce the MAGIC postpone…
We still have to wait until 2023 to meet you again but luckily, we have received 49 projects from 20 different countries (France, Canada, Congo, Singapore, Venezuela, Portugal, Philippines, Algeria, Italy, United States, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Sweden, Monaco, Kazakhstan, Germany, Cameroon, Belgium, Togo and Russia) and the Magic International Manga Contest remains!

The preselection was difficult for our Jury members: “As usual, with this contest, it’s Christmas before its time!  This year, we were amazed by a lot of projects. The level has increased with a diversity in the scripts and drawings with strong personality! “

It’s now a pleasure to announce the 10 preselected stories:
– Through the Wishing Well by Rachta Lin (Singapore)
– King by Ornella Delannoy Schavartz (France)
– Draugar by Fella Matougui (Algeria)
– Nox and Yum! by Yasin Hakimi (Italia)
– The Myth Hunter by Christopher Luccisano (France)
– Good Mood Food Trattoria by Elena Vitagliano (UK)
– Re:Coil by Maria Enjelia Villanueva (Philippines)
– Watchaland by Théodore Magloire EKANE (Cameroon)
– True Ikigai by Loick Ngue (France)
– Beast by Stephen Garcia and Tommy Castillo (USA)

Now, let’s wait until January 18 to found out the 5 projects selected by Shueisha.
Good luck to everyone!