Manga Pandemic Web Exhibition Japan 2026

The Manga Pandemic Web Exhibition 2025 marks the 6th edition of this well-established online exhibition series, held annually since 2020.

This exhibition focuses on how we, as human beings, confront and reflect on the Coronavirus pandemic, which continues to affect societies around the world.

The project was launched as a fully online submission and exhibition platform, making use of the limitless expressive potential and international reach of manga and illustration.

  Submission Guidelines

 Themes

Works must be related to one of the following themes:

Pandemic + Peace

All submissions must be new, unpublished works created during the application period.

  Number of Submissions

Up to 10 works per person or group.

 Size & Format

Any size and shape are accepted.

  File Requirements

Format: JPEG

Maximum file size: 5 MB

Resolution: At least 2000 pixels on the longest side

File name: Use the title of the artwork as the file name.

If submitting multiple works with the same title (e.g. Untitled), please name them Untitled_1, Untitled_2, etc.

  Language:  Japanese or English.

If necessary, a Japanese–English translation will be provided for exhibition purposes.

  Color: Both monochrome and color works are accepted.

 Submission Method

Please submit your work by email.

Include the following information in the body of the email:

Theme of the work (pandemic, peace, or pandemic + peace)

Artist’s name (pen name accepted; please include Romanized spelling if applicable)

Title of the work (Japanese and English)

Nationality

Date of production

The work must be newly created during the application period and unpublished

Contact information (email address and phone number)

  Items 1–5 will be made public as part of the exhibition.

  Eligibility

Open to both professionals and amateurs, residing in Japan or abroad.

  Submission Deadline: Saturday, 28 February 2026

  Submissions & Enquirers

Kyoto Seika University – International Manga Research Center

c/o Mr. Ito

  mandemic2025@kyotomm.jp

  Additional Notes

This is a non-profit project. No monetary rewards or remuneration will be provided.

Copyright remains with the artist.

Submitted works may be used for publicity purposes (including social media), project reports, or future exhibitions, unless the executive committee determines the use to be exceptional commercial use.