"I have something I don't want to lose--... more>>

So much so that these terrible feelings have grown."

A pianist who attempted suicide 3 times, Juri, is taken to help her aunt at a prison where murderers who killed indiscriminately are sentenced to death. There, she meets a man named Yuu who took the lives of 3 people. A mother's antagonism--a brother's death... Together they embrace the violent rebellion in their hearts caused by the large, deep scars they carry. However, before long, they both embrace an earnest hope in their hearts. "I want to live..."

An adaptation of a novel by South Korea's most popular female novelist, Gong Ji-Young. <<less

199X, nuclear war has ravaged the planet. From the ashes, gangs have risen to take all the power from world governments. Justice has ceased to... more>> exist in this now lawless world. From the sands of a desert, a man appears. His name is Kenshiro, and he is the sucessor to the most powerful martial art in the world, Hokuto Shinken. This art attacks the foes insides, and makes them explode internally and die in often brutal ways. Kenshiro's goal is to kill the man who kidnapped his fiance, Yuria. A man that he once called a friend, but who betrayed him and left him for dead. Along the way, he makes friends and enemies alike, while protecting those who cannot protect themselves. <<less

Taking place in 1930s Japan and China, Kasumi Kenshiro (the uncle of the lead from ) is forced to leave his teaching job and settle... more>> an old gang rivalry with the help of his martial arts. Along the way, he meets the son of one his triad buddies, an old flame, and a mysterious old man who teaches him new techniques which will assist him in his quest. <<less

Tending to his sister, who is paralyzed after a fall from a tree, Tatsuya Kitazaki wants revenge. Yet, just as he is about to cut... more>> down the tree, a strange and seemingly ageless girl, Sara Nishikujo, appears to stop him. What's more, the girl seems to have the ability to communicate with plants - and she tells Tatsuya the tree's version of his sister's accident. This marks a watershed in Tatsuya's life, as everything begins to change. <<less

This brief story follows the reincarnation of the Emishi warrior Aterui, who turns out to be a guardian deity protecting the mysterious power source called the Dragon from the gods of destruction, into the body of mild-mannered archaeologist and professor, Kogami Ryuichi. This short volume is packed with action, violence, and even political satire.... more>>

Contains the oneshot Kiseki Moyuru Toki <<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