Hakusensha's All-Magazine Joint Manga Submission Site "Manga Lab!" to Hold "Kimegao Short Manga Contest"!
Hakusensha's "Manga Lab!" manga submission site is launching the "Kimegao Short Manga Contest," themed around men's "kimegao." The contest aims to encourage new creators to participate with short manga and discover talent.
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Hakusensha Co., Ltd. will hold the "Kimegao Short Manga Contest" on "Manga Lab!", a joint manga submission site for all its magazines, starting from April 10, 2026 (Friday) at 12:00 PM. This contest is perfect for those who want to draw manga but find long-form serialization daunting! The theme is "Kimegao" (decisive/striking face) for men. Whether it's a shy face, a jealous face, or a crying face... any cute expression is OK ♡ Please submit your work with the ultimate kimegao that will capture readers' hearts!
[Application Overview]
- Theme: Men's "Kimegao"!
Be sure to include at least one panel with a kimegao! / All genres are OK!
- Manga: 2-18 pages
Works previously uploaded to SNS are also welcome!
- Drafts and multiple submissions are OK!
- All submitted works will receive reactions! *Comments or stamps will be provided.*
＼Examples of Kimegao／ Any cute expression is OK!
Masculine Face: "Even if I Fall in Love With You" by Maru Kubota
Shy Face: © Yumi Tsukimoto / Hakusensha
[Application Overview]
- Theme: Men's "Kimegao"!
Be sure to include at least one panel with a kimegao! / All genres are OK!
- Manga: 2-18 pages
Works previously uploaded to SNS are also welcome!
- Drafts and multiple submissions are OK!
- All submitted works will receive reactions! *Comments or stamps will be provided.*
＼Examples of Kimegao／ Any cute expression is OK!
Masculine Face: "Even if I Fall in Love With You" by Maru Kubota
Shy Face: © Yumi Tsukimoto / Hakusensha