1st 77th Star Manga Challenge!

From the company that brought you the Seiyu classes, 77th star is here to brign you a chance to get into the Japanese Manga Market with the help of their partner Shueisha the publisher of Shounen Jump Magazine!

Everyone can participate in this contest, regardless of being amateur or professional.(Must be 13 Years and older… and living in Singapore)

Deadline for Challenge, 20th April 2008
1st Selection: 1st May 2008 (Thursday)
Last selection: 31st May 2008 (Saturday)

For more information visit: http://dejicomi.77-star.com/manga%20c.html

More Information have been posted at http://textfiend.net/zerohero/?p=589

Or below for the Submission regulations…

Taken from Fool’s Progress

Here are the regulations for submission:

- The manuscript (canvas) must be between 230mm x 330mm to 260mm x 365mm; the standard frame size is 180mm x 270mm.

- Number of pages: 31pp for narrative-style manga; 15pp for gag/comedy manga 15pp [I have discussed with Mr. Enomoto, the number of pages demanded at such short notice is not realistic, for the narrative-style manga between 10pp to 15pp is more probable]

- Provide a written summary of the story/plot, in Japanese if possible. In another sheet, provide your personal information : name, correspondence address, contact numbers, occupation and a short write up of your achievements (something like a resume or CV)

- Original copy for submission; do make a copy for your own keeping because the submitted material is non-returnable. The publishing rights of winning entries will be ceded to 77 Star and Shueisha.

- Entries are to be submitted to : 77 STAR PTE LTD, 9 Shenton Way　＃04-01, Singapore 068813. For enquiries, call 6410-9770 or 8182-2607.

- Closing date for submission: 20 APRIL 2008