Shueisha's 'Ribon,' 'Shonen Jump+,' and 'Saikyo Jump' Launch Joint Project: Beginner-Friendly, Free Online Manga Drawing Course Site 'Manga Kakotto Island' Opens June 30 (Tue)!

Shueisha will launch a completely free website titled 'Level 1 Manga Classroom: Manga Kakotto Island (Manga Kakotto Island)' on June 30, 2026 (Tue), designed for beginners of all ages—from elementary school students to adults—to learn manga drawing in a fun and interactive way. This initiative is a collaborative project between the girls' manga magazine 'Ribon,' the manga app 'Shonen Jump+,' and the boys' manga magazine 'Saikyo Jump.' This marks the first time these three editorial departments have jointly developed a manga tutorial site.

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【Official Website for 'Level 1 Manga Classroom: Manga Kakotto Island'】

⇒ https://ribonjump.shueisha.co.jp/mangakakottou

*The site is accessible from PCs, tablets, and smartphones.

*Images shown are of the development version. The final service screens may differ in design and specifications.

About 'Level 1 Manga Classroom: Manga Kakotto Island'

'Manga Kakotto Island' was conceived and produced by the editorial team managing the joint contest 'Ribon × Shonen Jump+ Elementary School Manga Award' (https://ribonjump.shueisha.co.jp). In 2025, the contest received 314 entries—surpassing the previous year—demonstrating strong interest and enthusiasm among elementary school students for creating manga. To further expand this momentum and introduce more people to the joy of manga creation, the site offers easy-to-follow, game-like content designed for absolute beginners to learn the fundamentals of manga drawing.

On 'Manga Kakotto Island,' users can progressively experience the entire manga creation process—from character design and story development to layout (name) and drawing—through interactive games and videos. The site is structured as an engaging story where users explore the island alongside editorial staff characters, naturally acquiring manga creation skills along the way.

Sixteen active manga artists currently featured in 'Ribon,' 'Shonen Jump+,' and 'Saikyo Jump' are participating in the project. Contributors include Kokichi and Hanazawa Hame from 'Ribon'; Kato Junichi and Fukushima Teppei from 'Shonen Jump+'; and Oe Shinichiro and Wakahama Hiro from 'Saikyo Jump,' among others. These renowned artists have provided original illustrations, allowing users to learn Shueisha's decades-long manga creation expertise through games and videos.

Content Overview of 'Level 1 Manga Classroom: Manga Kakotto Island'

<Story Summary>

Welcome to 'Manga Kakotto Island.' One day, the evil Editor-in-Chief Momy steals all the fun manga from the people and hoards them for himself! Team up with editorial characters—new editor Mocchan, senior editor Kamekame, and veteran editor Yuji—and travel across the islands of 'Manga Kakotto Island' to learn techniques in character creation, storytelling, layout (name), and manuscript drawing. Complete your own manga and save the world with your 'funny manga'!

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<How to Play>

● 'Preparing for Adventure'

Try mini-games such as a personality test to determine your manga artist type, arranging panels from popular manga, selecting the right speech bubbles for famous scenes, or drawing your own original character and ultimate weapon—experience your first steps into manga creation through play.

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● 'Idea Hunt'

Discover story ideas through activities like the 'Question Gacha' for self-analysis, the 'One-Cut Character Maker' to combine character appearances and dialogue, and the 'Card Fusion' game that generates story outlines from random words.

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● 'Character Island'

An island dedicated to learning how to create compelling characters. Use original illustrations drawn by professional manga artists to imagine characters' inner lives, or fill out social media-style worksheets to expand your character concepts.

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● 'Story Island'

Study storytelling by humorously creating 1- to 4-panel manga sequences, or brainstorming comic book summaries and jacket blurbs to identify story appeal. Exclusive interviews with 19 renowned artists who have served as judges for the 'Elementary School Manga Award,' including Asaka Noriko, Ishikawa Emi, Amano Akira, Mikawa Eiko, and Okano Tsuyoshi, are also featured.

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● 'Layout (Name) Island'

Experience creating 'name'—the blueprint of manga. Learn layout techniques by referencing an 8-page original name drawn by manga artists active across the three publications, or watch real-time video tutorials showing how a 2-page name is created.

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● 'Manuscript Island'

An island where users learn how to turn characters, stories, and layouts into actual 'manuscripts.' Video tutorials cover tips and techniques for both analog and digital drawing. The site also offers step-by-step guidance on common drawing challenges, including drawing practice sheets that let users trace actual artwork from manga artists across the three media.

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● 'Challenge Castle'

Once your manga is complete, move on to the next step. The site provides guidance on how and where to submit your work, tailored to your skill level.

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Message from the Three Editorial Departments

The editorial teams of 'Ribon,' 'Shonen Jump+,' and 'Saikyo Jump' aim to create an environment where as many future manga artists as possible can emerge. We have previously published numerous outstanding works by elementary school students in our magazines and apps. We hope that even those who have never drawn manga before, or who think 'manga drawing looks difficult,' will visit this site and create their very first work. We sincerely hope that 'Manga Kakotto Island' becomes the launching point for the grand adventure of future blockbuster manga artists.

Winners Announced for 'Ribon × Shonen Jump+ Elementary School Manga Award 2025'

The 'Ribon × Shonen Jump+ Elementary School Manga Award 2025,' jointly hosted by the three publications, has selected its winners from a record 314 entries—surpassing last year's total. The winners were announced in 'Ribon' July issue (released June 3), 'Saikyo Jump' July issue (released June 4), and on the official award website.

Awards include: 2 'Super Manga Artist Awards,' 3 'Manga Artist Awards,' 1 'Ribon Award' and 1 'Jump Award' each, 3 'Future Manga Artist Awards,' 32 'Future Manga Artist Hopeful Awards,' and 272 'Dreaming to Be a Manga Artist Awards.' The top honor, 'Super Manga Artist Award,' has been awarded for the first time in a year.

The two 'Super Manga Artist Award' and three 'Manga Artist Award' winning works will be fully published across the three media—'Ribon,' 'Shonen Jump+,' and 'Saikyo Jump.' Please look forward to these outstanding works by young elementary school creators appearing in each magazine and app.