Next Manga Awards 2023 Winners List

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

first place

Student organizations also have loopholes!

Muchimaro

second place

Demons of the Shadow Realm

Arakawa Hiroshi

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

trend

Top 20 Comics in Web Comic Category

serial number

Comic title

1

Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru!

2

Demons of the Shadow Realm

3

The Ichinose family’s great crime

4

Crypto Academy

5

The Demon City of Squid

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

12

Yanineko

13

Dragons and Chameleons

14

The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess

& Miss Genius

15

Spring Arashi and Monsters

16

Tsukiduru Town and Renren

number 17

Kanan Sama Wa Akuma De Joroy

18

Peaceful Country Shimazaki E

19

The last kart

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)

Submit a nominee

May 10 (Wednesday) 11:00 ~ May 24 (Wednesday) 11:00

Selection of final nominees

May 24 (Wednesday) 11:00 ~ June 23 (Friday) 11:00

voting period

June 23 (Friday) 11:00 ~ July 10 (Monday) 11:00

Counting

July 10 (Monday) 11:00 ~ August 30 (Wednesday) 11:00

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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