Japan will honor the artists in the comic book field abroad for the first time this summer. The “Nobel Prize of Manga” is another step towards Japan’s pop culture tactics. The International Manga Award will be given to a foreign artist, whose work makes a big contribution to spread the manga form all over the world.
Manga is nothing but a name used for Japanese-style comic books. The Japanese comic books are characterized by mergence of complex stories with drawing styles emphasizing cuteness. The event will be held on July 2 and the winner and three runners-up will receive a certificate and trophy.
The manga artists and publishers who form the core of the awards committee is expected to make its selections around June 22. The prize lacks any monetary reward.
Source:USAtoday
