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Portfolio Review at Anime Expo 2026

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Application Deadline: June 25, 2026

KADOKAWA is looking for manga creators from all over the world to create works together.

The KADOKAWA WORLD MANGA EDITORIAL TEAM will participate in the convention events to review portfolios for those interested.
Applicants can consult with editors face-to-face and get professional feedback.
Slots are limited, so please apply as early as possible.
The entire editorial department looks forward to receiving your submissions!

Important Notes

Before you submit to ensure a fair and professional experience for all creators, we ask that you review and confirm the following points. By submitting your work, you are joining us in this agreement.

  • We ask that applicants manage their own entry process, including any communication fees or related costs.
  • If you are a minor, we want to ensure everything is handled correctly. Please have a parent or legal guardian review these guidelines and provide their consent before you apply.
  • Only one entry per person is permitted.
  • Submitted data cannot be returned. Please ensure you keep a backup.
  • You must bring your portfolio materials with you even if you submit in advance online. These can be physical copies or digital data on a tablet or laptop. We do not accept text-only portfolios; please ensure you bring a manga portfolio that includes your own illustrations.
  • The session may time out if no input is detected for an extended period.
  • Applications with missing or incorrect information will not be accepted.
  • A confirmation email will be sent to your registered address. Please ensure your settings allow emails from "ib-worldmanga@ml.kadokawa.jp" in advance.
  • While we strive to provide a secure platform, KADOKAWA is not liable for any damages or losses related to this program, except in cases of gross negligence on our part.
Inquiries
  • For technical issues such as upload errors, please contact here.
  • Please note we cannot answer questions regarding results or the status of the screening.

Full name*

Pen name

Which country/region do you live in?*
If you selected “Other”, please specify your country/region of residence.

Phone number*

Example: +81 (0)80-123-4567

Contact e-mail address*

Example: example@kadokawa.jp

Age*

Occupation

Preferred Date and Time*

Please select ALL your preferred date and time for participation.
We will allocate 30 minutes for your session within your selected dates and times.
Please note that if you are late for your assigned slot, the time cannot be extended.

Submissions, awards, and publications (if any)

Other notices

How did you find this page?*

Upload portfolio data*

[Advance Portfolio Submission]

  • If you have already made your portfolio, you may submit it in advance.
  • Portfolios can be in any format—manuscripts or storyboards, black and white or color, digital or hand-drawn. We do not accept text-only submissions, such as novels or scripts.
  • All content must be in English or Japanese.
  • Please refrain from submitting works that infringe on third-party rights, derivative works.
  • Submitted data cannot be returned. Please ensure you keep a backup.
  • Please merge all layers in each page and export as JPG or PNG files. Then, compress all pages into a single ZIP file before uploading.
  • Max File Size: Uploads exceeding 100MB are not permitted.

Consent to the terms below.*
  • The portfolio I submitted consists of works drawn by myself.
  • I did not use AI for the artwork in the submitted portfolio.

Consent to Personal Information and Application Terms and Conditions*

(1) Purpose of use of personal information
Any and all personal information provided upon application will be used in accordance with KADOKAWA's privacy policy [https://kadokawaworldmanga.com/images/top/Privacy_Policy_Global.pdf].

(2) Terms and Conditions of Application
By completing the application form, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the contract as stated on the site [https://kadokawaworldmanga.com/onsite/].