The Shonen Jump+ Name Original Manga Award 2026 is a contest for manga names (storyboards) rather than finished manga. It lets creators who are less confident in their drawing compete on their strengths, such as ideas, storytelling and composition. Entries are judged by a panel of prominent manga creators.
Rules
Eligibility
- Open to professionals and amateurs.
Format
- Submit a manga name (storyboard) only; finished artwork and drawing skill are not required.
Divisions
- Everyday/Comedy
- Battle/Fantasy
- Occupation
- Death Game/Psychological
- Sports
Judges
- Kuwahari
- Jōmyaku
- Kappi
- Kaiu Shirai
- Riichirō Inagaki
Submission
- The deadline was extended; submissions closed on 2026-09-02.