Hakusensha Co., Ltd. press release (2024.09.27) Hakusensha Co., Ltd. Maximum total prize money of 1 million yen! ! KONAMI x Hakusensha Creator Discovery Manga/Illustration Contest now accepting applications! !
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https://manga-lab.net/contest/285 Would you like to work together to create the world of “PROJECT ZIRCON”, a fantasy world collaboration project between KONAMI and users? In order to discover attractive fantasy creators, including those responsible for the new Manga Park series based on “PROJECT ZIRCON,” a contest will be held in two categories: manga and illustration. In addition to prize money, winners will also have the chance to have their illustrations turned into goods, and the title of an official creator whose activities are supported by “PROJECT ZIRCON”! Participating works can be manga or illustrations! We look forward to seeing your masterpieces! “PROJECT ZIRCON” official website is here https://zircon.konami.net/ Application summary [Recruitment period] Friday, September 27, 2024, 13:00 to Saturday, November 30, 2024, 23:59 ◆Manga Division Choose one of the four themes below that you would like to draw, and create a comic on 4 pages. 1. Action A commoner girl exploring the forest with her pig companion. Just when the dragon was about to attack, Isamu appeared dashingly. Someone swings a
weapon…!? 2. Fantasy The main character is a maid who is coveted by a wealthy family who collects rare paintings and jewelry. He invites a young wizard to show off, but he looks at the maid without paying attention to the collection. At that moment, her necklace shines…!? 3. Love A luxurious dance party is held to find a fiancée for the young man who will be the next head of the family. A fallen young lady who was once close to him. The main character leaves the venue feeling saddened by the sight of a dazzling young man, but he chases after him…!? 4. Gourmet A garden party at a certain mansion. The young lady targeted by a handsome aristocrat who loves women is an oddball with a penchant for sweets. Ta! When he meets a girl who doesn’t share his charm for the first time…? ・4P limited ・Limited to completed manuscripts ・Posting multiple works OK Professionals, amateurs, regardless of gender. Those who have debuted at other companies are also welcome. ◆Illustration section Please feel free to use the four characters below to create your own original color illustrations. Can be used alone or as a group illustration!
https://zircon.konami.net/nft/character/1
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https://zircon.konami.net/nft/character/4
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/46848/1542/46848-1542-84cfc49de5dacb52e1c463daf8d59ec9-250×250.png (C)Konami Digital Entertainment ・Color illustrations only ・Minimum of 1 piece is OK ・One person can submit any number of works. Professionals, amateurs, regardless of gender. Those who have debuted at other companies are also welcome. [Award] ◆Manga Division ◯Grand Prize ・500,000 yen ・Get a new series based on the original “PROJECT ZIRCON” at Manga Park ・CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX 1 device plan (1 year version) ・Wacom Intuos Pro Small ・“PROJECT ZIRCON” official creator role *The “PROJECT ZIRCON Official Creator Role” refers to support from the “PROJECT ZIRCON” official to increase awareness of the work. *Only those who intend to serialize a manga work approved by “PROJECT ZIRCON” after receiving the award can win the grand prize. *500,000 yen will be given to you as a preparation for serialization of your manga work when you start writing the manuscript. *1 Device plan is a plan that allows you to select and use one of
Windows/macOS/iPad/iPhone/Galaxy/Android/Chromebook.
◯Hakusensha Award ・500,000 yen ・Get a new series based on the original “PROJECT ZIRCON” at Manga Park ・CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX 1 Device Plan (1 year version) ・Wacom Intuos Pro Small ・“PROJECT ZIRCON” official creator role ◯KONAMI Award ・50,000 yen ・“PROJECT ZIRCON” official creator role ◯Works that passed the final selection ・Amazon gift certificate 5000 yen worth ◆Illustration section ◯Grand Prize ・100,000 yen ・“PROJECT ZIRCON” official creator role ・Made the award-winning works into goods *We will obtain the commercialization rights for the award-winning works and produce and sell goods using the work’s illustrations. After receiving the award, you will be required to agree to a separate contract. ◯Hakusensha Award ・50,000 yen ・“PROJECT ZIRCON” official creator role ◯KONAMI Award ・50,000 yen ・“PROJECT ZIRCON” official creator role ◯Works that passed the final selection ・Amazon gift certificate 5000 yen worth *Not one work may win each award. Also, not all award winning works will be selected. *The total prize money, including all works from the grand prize to the works that passed the final selection, will be up to 1 million yen. [Judge] Hakusensha Manga Park Editorial Department Chief Editor (Yumi Ide) and editorial staff KONAMI “PROJECT ZIRCON” founder (Shiro) and production team [Announcement time] Grand prize-winning works and winners will be announced at Manga Lab! in January 2025. We will announce it through. We are looking forward to your many posts! What is “Manga Lab!” A manga submission site where editors from all Hakusensha media gather. Over 21,000 submitted works! To date, 660 groups of manga artists and editors have been born from “Manga Lab!” We are always holding various contests and projects and are looking for new talent. Official website https://manga-lab.net Official account X: https://x.com/mangalab_staff What is “PROJECT ZIRCON” This is a web3 project run by KONAMI that co-creates a fantasy world with customers. We are planning to develop it in various media such as anime and novels with the aim of turning it into a game in the future. Official website
https://zircon.konami.net/ Official account X:
https://twitter.com/Project_Zircon Discord:
https://discord.gg/xPrunjPeNS