The Fourth International manga awards Guidelines for Applicants

1. 
   Purpose
   

2. 
   Conditions of Entry
   

1. 
   The MANGA works (24 or more pages) must be produced in countries outside Japan. Both published and unpublished works are eligible except works which have previously received Manga Awards.
   
2. 
   The MANGA works must have been produced within the past three years.
   
3. 
   As a rule, the works must be submitted in printed form.
   
4. 
   Overseas publishing companies are permitted to apply for the Fourth International
   

works being submitted.

3. 
   How to Apply
   

1. 
   Application Period
   

2. 
   Applications should be sent to either i) or ii) below.
   
   1. 
      P.O.Box 117
      

Tokyo Toranomon Building 1F, Toranomon 1-1-18, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001

ii) Japanese Embassies or Consulates General (See the website for addresses.)

3. 
   Two copies of the works must be submitted. (Additional copies may be requested for works which win the award.)
   
4. 
   Please ensure the entry form, filled in either in English or Japanese, is attached to the works.
   

4. 
   Return of Works
   

5. 
   Selection
   

(1) The Gold Award of the Fourth International MANGA Award will be given to the best MANGA and approximately three works of merit will receive the Silver Award. Winners of the Gold Award and the Siler Awards will receive a cup and a diploma. Winners of the Bronze Awards and the Special Awards will receive a diploma and a gift.