Next Comic Awards 2023
The Next Manga Awards 2023, announced through the official website on August 31, 2023, aims to recognize and honor outstanding comics works in online and print categories.
In the hotly contested webtoon category, Junko Arai’s “The Man She’s Interested in Isn’t a Man at All” took first place. This achievement highlights the extraordinary storytelling and popularity of Arai’s work in the digital comics space, illustrating the ever-changing nature of modern comics consumption.
On the other hand, in the graphic comics category, “Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!” Muchimaro emerged as the winner. Muchimaro’s comics, known for their engaging and heartwarming narratives, achieved the coveted first place in this traditional format, underscoring the enduring appeal of printed comics.
The Next Manga Awards is an annual event that serves as a premier platform to celebrate and celebrate outstanding comics talent. It brings together comics fans and creators to celebrate the rich and diverse world of comics. By highlighting outstanding work across online and print categories, these awards make a significant contribution to the promotion and appreciation of comics as a vibrant and ever-evolving art form.
Ultimately, the 2023 Next Manga Awards will continue to play a vital role in shaping the comics landscape, demonstrating the industry’s ability to adapt and thrive in an era of digital innovation while cherishing its print storytelling roots.
Winners of the Next Comic Awards 2023
Printed comics categories:
place |
Comic title |
author |
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first place |
Student organizations also have loopholes! |
Muchimaro |
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second place |
Demons of the Shadow Realm |
Arakawa Hiroshi |
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third place |
The Ichinose family’s great crime |
Taishan No. 5 |
|
U-NEXT Award |
Dragons and Chameleons |
Liang Shishan |
|
Global Special Award (English version) |
the summer you were there |
Thomas |
Webcomics Category:
place |
Comic title |
author |
|
first place |
The guy she’s interested in isn’t a man at all |
Junko Arai |
|
second place |
Cat Prince: The guy reincarnated as a cat |
Yajima |
|
third place |
Kindergarten war |
Chiba Yu |
|
Global Special Award (Traditional Chinese version) |
step on, kick, love |
Sumi Kazuya |
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Top 20 Comics in Web Comic Category
serial number |
Comic title |
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1 |
Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru! |
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2 |
Demons of the Shadow Realm |
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3 |
The Ichinose family’s great crime |
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4 |
Crypto Academy |
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5 |
The Demon City of Squid |
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6 |
Tamon-Kun Wa Ima Docchi! ? |
|
7 |
The mouth of diamond is |
|
8 |
Mikadono Sanmai Wa Angai, Choroi |
|
9 |
Bliss Shell |
|
10 |
Asuzi de Hataraku Musubusan |
|
11 |
bless |
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12 |
Yanineko |
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13 |
Dragons and Chameleons |
|
14 |
The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess & Miss Genius |
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15 |
Spring Arashi and Monsters |
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16 |
Tsukiduru Town and Renren |
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number 17 |
Kanan Sama Wa Akuma De Joroy |
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18 |
Peaceful Country Shimazaki E |
|
19 |
The last kart |
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20 |
dinosaur mulberry |
Top 20 Comics in Print Comics Category
serial number |
Comic title |
|
1 |
The guy she’s interested in isn’t a man at all |
|
2 |
The old man reincarnated as a cat |
|
3 |
Kindergarten war |
|
4 |
He You Zhen Ling Pavilion |
|
5 |
Omae, Tanuki ni Naranee ka? |
|
6 |
Umeto-kun’s Nochijou |
|
7 |
Fahua Township Bingguang Club |
|
8 |
after god |
|
9 |
A man from the middle of the city who serves as a villain |
|
10 |
half euro |
|
11 |
Koukaisheng Road |
|
12 |
love photo game |
|
13 |
Uncle in the film |
|
14 |
Lingwa Darasan |
|
15 |
Kono Gomi O Nantou Yabu |
|
16 |
Hongshan Temple |
|
number 17 |
Samurai from another world |
|
18 |
Jira Nandezka Chihara-san |
|
19 |
Yuri Er and Samaruo and Shinba Eryi? ! |
|
20 |
Fundari, Ketari, Ashtari |
Next Comic Awards 2023: Schedule
Activity |
Date and time (Japan Standard Time) |
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Submit a nominee |
May 10 (Wednesday) 11:00 ~ May 24 (Wednesday) 11:00 |
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Selection of final nominees |
May 24 (Wednesday) 11:00 ~ June 23 (Friday) 11:00 |
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voting period |
June 23 (Friday) 11:00 ~ July 10 (Monday) 11:00 |
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Counting |
July 10 (Monday) 11:00 ~ August 30 (Wednesday) 11:00 |
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Winner announced |
August 31 (Thursday) |
Comic Awards Overview
The Next Manga Award, known in Japanese as “Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Taishō”, is an annual manga award recognizing outstanding manga series. The event is jointly organized by Kadokawa Co., Ltd.’s “Da Vinci” magazine and the Niconico streaming website. This prestigious award, first introduced on October 6, 2014, is the result of a collaboration between two prestigious entities in the comics and entertainment industries.
The Next Comics Awards are made up of two distinct categories to recognize the diverse landscape of comics creation. The first category is devoted to comics that have been published in print publications, demonstrating the enduring tradition of physical comics volumes. The second category focuses on series published online, highlighting the evolving digital landscape of comics distribution.
Comic series must meet certain criteria to be eligible for consideration. They must be currently serialized and have no more than five published volumes, or serialization began after January 1st. This ensures that the award not only celebrates established work, but also emerging talent and fresh creations.
The selection process for the Next Comic Awards involves fan participation, with comic lovers voting to determine the winners. Initially, voting was limited to Japan, but an English-language website was launched in 2021, expanding the award’s global reach and allowing international comics fans to participate.
The Next Comic Awards are a premier platform to recognize and celebrate excellence in the comics industry, bridging the gap between traditional print comics and the emerging world of online comics. It remains an important showcase for emerging talent and innovative storytelling in the comics medium.
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