Submit your portfolio online to the KADOKAWA WORLD
MANGA EDITORIAL TEAM.
Our editors review every submission in search of the next global sensation.
The next masterpiece is waiting to be discovered!
KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA Introduction
What is "Mochikomi"?
"Mochikomi" is the traditional gateway to the Japanese manga industry.
It is a unique system where creators present their stories directly to editors for professional critique.
Once, you had to travel to Tokyo to be heard.
Now, the digital era brings the Tokyo editorial room directly to you.
No matter where you are, seize your chance for expert feedback—anytime.
What Happens When You Submit?
Every submission is carefully reviewed by our team of Japanese manga editors.
Following this review, selected creators will be contacted directly by our team to schedule an online meeting.
This session is more than just "coaching"—it is the start of a creative partnership.
You and your editor will work closely together to refine your story, aiming for official publication or serialization.
- *Please note that we cannot guarantee contact or the scheduling of an online meeting for all applicants.
KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA Application Guidelines
- Eligibility
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● Open to all: professionals, amateurs, ages, nationalities, teams, and corporations.
● Minors: Please obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian before applying. By completing the application, it is assumed that parental consent has been obtained.
- Team & Corporate
Submissions -
● For teams or corporations, one designated representative should submit the application.
● For team/corporate entries, the applicant must guarantee that the entity holds the proper and legal copyright or the authority to manage the copyright of the submitted work.
- Content Guidelines
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● All genres are welcome.
● Languages: Submissions must be in Japanese or English.
● Format: In principle, only completed manuscripts are accepted. However, storyboards (name) are acceptable if accompanied by inked drawing samples.
Works consisting only of text (novels, scripts, etc.) are not accepted.
● Disqualifications: Submissions may be rejected if they:
・Violate these guidelines or are deemed inappropriate by the editorial department.
・Contain excessive sexual or cruel depictions.
・Infringe or are likely to infringe upon the copyrights or other rights of a third party (including parodies and imitations).
・Slander specific individuals or groups or violate public order and morals.
● AI Policy: Works generated by AI, or works using AI-generated materials/images, are not accepted.
- Manuscript Format
& Size -
● Originals: Both digital and analog manuscripts are accepted. Analog manuscripts must be scanned and submitted as digital data.
● Color: Black-and-white or color are both acceptable.
● Size: No specific size restrictions.
● Reading Direction: No restrictions. We accept right-to-left, left-to-right, and vertical scrolling (Webtoon) formats.
● Page Count: No limit. However, please include page numbers (nombre) at the bottom left and right of each page (or spread) to ensure the correct reading order.
- Submission
Instructions -
● Compression: Convert files to JPG or PDF, then compress them into a ZIP file.
● File Name: Use lowercase alphanumeric characters for your pen name.(Example:mochikomi.zip)
● If there are multiple files, please number the folders/files to indicate the correct order.
● Submitted data cannot be returned. Please ensure you keep a backup.
