Firenze, early 16th century. The birthplace of the renaissance era, where art is thriving. In one small corner of this vast city, one sheltered girl's... more>> journey begins. She dreams of becoming an artist, an impossible career for a girl born into a noble family. In those days, art was an exclusively male profession, with woman facing strong discrimination. In spite of these challenges, Arte perseveres with hard work and a positive attitude! <<less

Angel Heart shares the same characters as City Hunter but is not its continuation. Therefore, the events take place in a parallel universe.... more>>

A young Taiwanese assassin codenamed "Glass Heart" committed suicide by jumping off a building, and her heart was pierced by a metal fence. Miraculously, her life was saved by heart transplantation. During her recovery she began to experience strange dreams, which led her to Japan looking for the donor of her heart, who happens to be Kaori Makimura, former partner of City Hunter. <<less

Wakako Murasaki, 26, lives to eat. She was born with a taste for alcohol and good food, so every night she searches for a good... more>> place to enjoy her meals alone. Perhaps she will sit next to you tonight? These popular shorts featuring the solo heavy drinker have been successfully turned into an anime and a drama! <<less

The most feared respected legendary warlord Oda Nobunaga, who disappeared from history just as he was about to unify Japan. He was born in war,... more>> raised for war, and grew into war. Nobunaga was a true "Child of War"! Tetsuo Hara draws the child character Kipposhi (Nobunaga's childhood name) who is destined to become the fearsome figure that dominates the Sengoku Period. The only manga that tells the story of Nobunaga's childhood days, this is a must-read for anyone interested in Japan and Samurai! <<less

Works submission period for Silent Manga Audition first round: June 2012 - 31st March 2013.... more>>

Grand Prix:

1. Sky Sky by Prema-Ja (Thailand)

A silent story about a young girl and her very own way to cope with her old pet dog's death.

2. Excuse Me by Alex Irzaqi (Indonesia)

One day, a school girl finds a love letter in her desk. Unfortunately, she's still in the middle of a lesson, and her seat is in the front row. Will the girl find a way to escape the teacher's watchful eyes?

Semi-Grand Prix:

3. A Pure Love by dee Juusan (Jordan)

A semi-autobiographical story about a mangaka and her pet.

4. Beginning and Farewell by Vincent Lange (Germany)

5. Roach Story by Erwin Prasetya (Indonesia)

A dialogue-less story about a roach being in love with a girl and the boy she has a crush on.

Award of Excellence:

6. To Give by RED (Vietnam)

A dialogue-less story about a homeless man and a little girl.

7. A Better Tomorrow by Miyuli (Germany)

8. Heart by Ink-pop (Germany)

9. Postman by Marx Markuz (Thailand)

10.Together Forever by Eduard Balust (Spain)

11. Miaw Miaw by Olvyanda Ariesta (Indonesia)

Semi-Award of Excellence:

12. Konga Konga by Mikko Raassina (Finland)

13. Love Letter from a Shadow's Past by Lydia (Malysia)

A silent story about a girl and her shadowy secret admirer. A creature from the shadows stads mesmerized by the light in a girl's eyes...

14. Four Leaf Love by Deathdy (Indonesia)

15. Canggung by Bening (Indonesia)

Honourable Mention:

16. Meow Crunch by Melanie Shober (Austria)

17. Piece of Love by Alhamra (Indonesia)

18. Courage by Mimi N (Indonesia)

19. Sketches Book by Matto (Indonesia)

20. The Memory of Love by Arial (Italy)

21. The Flower of Happiness by Vanilla (Indonesia)

22. LIFELINE by MoMo Riddle (Italy)

23. A Manga Loveletter by Wopanda (Germany)

24. Tutor Love by theterm (Thailand)

25. Deja Vu by Le Mang Cuong (Vietnam)

26. 4 Years to Send, 2 Days to Receive by vinhnyu (France)

A dialogue-less story about an old classmate, an old flame and mailing an old letter. <<less

Invisible but cute? Sweet life with a ghost girlfriend! Rumours are flying around college that Yasuhisa Nobo has a new girlfriend… but no one has... more>> ever seen her?! The heart-warming tale of the (for some reason?!) popular Nobo and his invisible ghostly girlfriend!! <<less