The popular manga app “Comico,” with over 35 million downloads worldwide, and the creative writing tool “Nola” have teamed up to host a contest seeking original vertical full-color comic scripts.
Indent Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture; CEO: Yuki Kamagata) has partnered with NHN Comico Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yoo-Jin Jeong), the operator of the manga app “Comico,” to launch the ‘Vertical Color Comic Contest.’ This initiative aims to transform novel scripts into full-color vertical comics and distribute them globally. The contest is open for submissions from July 20, 2022.
This contest, co-hosted by “Comico” and “Nola,” aims to discover novel scripts that can be adapted into vertical full-color comics, a format that has gained popularity worldwide. The competition features two categories: the free-form category, where participants can submit romance fantasy or mature romance works, and the competitive category, where participants expand on existing storylines proposed by the Comico comic adaptation team. Winning works will be selected in the winter of 2022.
Contest Website:
https://contest.nola-novel.com/tatecolor2022
Contest Features
- Writing the Original Script: Nola supports writers from plot creation to completion with tools for managing characters and story development.
- Creating the Vertical Full-Color Comic: The Comico comic adaptation team will handle the entire process, ensuring a high-quality adaptation.
- Reaching a Wide Audience: The winning comics will be promoted on the Comico app, which has 20 million downloads in Japan. Successful works will be translated and distributed globally in multiple languages.
Nola Creative Writing Tool
“The Forsaken Lady and the Crimson Duke” ©Matsumo Comico ©Tobanrio Media Soft
“Once, It Was Love” ©Sora Minazuki & Ichifumiko Comico & Everystar
Contest Details
- Submission Period: July 20, 2022 – September 30, 2022
- Announcement: Early December 2022
- Awards:
- Grand Prize: One work will be selected as the Grand Prize winner. Prize: 300,000 JPY and guaranteed serialization of the vertical full-color comic.
- Special Award: Several works will be selected for the Special Award. Prize: 100,000 JPY and consideration for serialization.
Submission Categories
- Free-form Category: Romance fantasy works, Mature romance works
- Competitive Category:
- “Ava ~The Oppressed Princess Fulfills Her Dreams~” (Comico original storyline)
- “The Hero’s Daughter Avoids the Death Flag” (Comico original storyline)
Required Materials
- Summary: Within 400 characters
- Plot: CSV or PDF file
- Manuscript: Word file (.docx) or PDF file with at least 50,000 characters
For plot creation, the Nola tool (https://nola-novel.com/) allows you to easily create plots using templates such as “Introduction, Development, Climax, and Conclusion.” Submissions in CSV format are accepted, but using Nola is not mandatory.
About the Creative Writing Tool ‘Nola’
“Nola” is a creative writing tool developed by Indent for writers. It supports structural story creation through features like plot and character management. The tool can be used on both PC and mobile devices, synchronizing data across platforms. It was created based on feedback from writers and aims to support the creative process and assist with professional debut opportunities.
About the Manga App ‘Comico’
Comico is a manga app optimized for smartphone viewing with vertical scroll and full-color formats. It features a variety of original and external IP works. The global version, ‘POCKET COMICS,’ is available in multiple countries. The app has over 35 million downloads worldwide.
