Gold Award Winner: “Bokbig”
7th International Manga Award
The 7th International Manga Award conferred the Gold and Silver Award to four manga creations at the Iikura House of the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on February 14, 2014.
Out of 256 entries from 53 countries, 15 works were recognized as winners in which three were given Silver Awards and one was given the Gold Award.
The work "Bokbig" of Prema Jatukanyaprateep of Thailand received the Gold Award while the works "Paris" by George Alexopoulus of USA, "Carrier" by Navar of China, and "The Foiles Bergère" by Francis Porcel of Spain and Zidrou of Belgium received the Silver Award.
The Senior Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Nobuo Kishi and President of the Jury, Machiko Satonaka presented the commendation certificates and trophies to the winners. As part of their prize, the artists will enjoy their stay in Japan, meet with Japanese manga artists, and visit publishing companies and other manga-related establishments.
Filipino manga artists also had the honor of receiving recognition from the International Manga Award. For their works Ravenskull and Mr. Grieves, Elmer Damaso and Jhomar Soriano were in the top 19 manga artists in the 1st International Manga Award in 2007. In the following Award in 2008, Kriss Sison was ranked among the top 12 artists for his work Ninja Girl Ko and received a bronze award.
The International Manga Award was founded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in May 2007 as part of the active use of pop culture in public diplomacy. It is through this cultural exchange that will deepen the understanding of Japanese culture and manga among artists of different nations.
Mr. Grieves by Jhomar Soriano
1st International Manga Award
2007 Entry Winner |
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Ravenskull by Elmer Damaso
1st International Manga Award
2007 Entry Winner |
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