1. Submission Content

• Work in Progress or Completed manga manuscript (4 to 50 pages).
• Note: Single illustrations or character designs only will not be accepted.

2. Recommended File Formats & Specifications

• File Format:
  Compressed files in PDF or image formats (JPG, PNG, TIFF, PSD) only.
• File Size:
  100MB or less per page.
• Image Size:
  30,000 pixels or less.
• Regarding Text:
  Dialogue and text within the manuscript must be typed. Handwritten text is not allowed.
• Form:
  Applicants must provide their name, a link to the submitted work with access rights granted to everyone with the link, and confirm their availability during AFA Singapore 2026 (27–29 November).

3. Conditions for Submitted Works

• The work aligns with the theme of “Relationships” (e.g., romance, friendship, family, partnership, etc.)
• Works must not have been commercially published. (However, self-published works, doujinshi, or works posted only on personal social media are acceptable).
• Works must not violate public order, morals, or laws and regulations.
• The use of generative AI in any form, including supplementary use, is strictly prohibited.
• Only one application (submission of one work) per person is valid. Multiple applications or submissions of multiple works will be invalid.
• Simultaneous submissions of the Submitted Work to other awards, including those by other companies, are permitted.

■ On-Site Requirements

• Those who pass the selection process and participate in the event shall arrive at the venue according to the session slot separately designated by AFA Singapore.
• Required Items on the Day:
  1. A “printed copy” of the Submitted Work, or a PC or tablet that can be used to view the Submitted Work.
  2. A valid identification document (ID) (a photo ID such as a driver’s license or passport). Identity verification will be conducted at reception. If identity cannot be verified, entry may be refused.
• Important Rules:
  • Tardiness:
    If an applicant is more than 15 minutes late on the day without prior notice, their participation will be deemed canceled.
  • Non-transferability:
    Selected interview slots or participation rights cannot be transferred or sold to a third party.
  • Non-changeability of Schedule:
    Due to operational reasons, changes to confirmed interview schedules will not, as a general rule, be accepted.
  • Age Restriction:
    Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. (Those under 18 are not eligible to participate.)

■ Important Notes & Disclaimers

1. Commercial Expectations & Nature of Feedback
   • No Guarantee of Contracts: The event is a venue to receive feedback and advice from professional editors, and does not guarantee debut, serialization, publication contracts, employment, etc. There will be no immediate proposals for publication or commercialization on the day, nor does it promise future collaboration.
   • Content of Feedback: Provided feedback is based on the personal opinions of the assigned editors and does not represent an absolute evaluation of the market as a whole. Constructive criticism or rigorous pointing out of flaws may be included for the improvement of the work. Advice will be provided primarily based on the standards and perspectives of the Japanese manga market.
2. Cost Burden & Event Changes/Cancellation
   • Self-burden of Expenses: If selected through the screening process, you must arrive at the venue in Singapore by your own means at the designated date and time. All expenses, including travel/transportation costs, accommodation fees, communication fees, and admission ticket fees for AFA SINGAPORE, shall be borne entirely by the Applicant.
   • Disclaimer of Compensation: Changes to event details or cancellation of the event may occur due to natural disasters, force majeure, or organizers’ circumstances. Even in such cases, no compensation will be provided for any expenses incurred toward attending the event.
3. Ownership & Handling of Rights
   • Submitted Works must be limited to those that do not infringe upon third-party copyrights or any other rights. Copyright of Submitted Works shall belong to the Applicant.
   • The Applicant agrees in advance that Kodansha Ltd. may translate the Submitted Work, or cause a third party to translate the Submitted Work, for the purpose of evaluating the Submitted Work.
4. Other Important Notes
   • If these Application Guidelines are violated, SOZO Pte Ltd and Kodansha Ltd. shall bear no responsibility for any trouble arising therefrom.
   • Except in cases attributable to SOZO Pte Ltd or Kodansha Ltd., neither SOZO Pte Ltd nor Kodansha Ltd. shall bear any responsibility for damages incurred in connection with this event. Furthermore, even if SOZO Pte Ltd or Kodansha Ltd. is held liable, except in cases of wilful misconduct or gross negligence by either party, the scope of compensation shall be strictly limited to direct and ordinary damages actually incurred by the Applicant (excluding special damages, indirect damages, lost profits, attorney’s fees, etc.).
   • Personal information will be processed in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and SOZO’s Privacy Policy (http://sozo.sg/home/privacy-policy).
   • These Guidelines shall be interpreted in accordance with Singapore law. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Guidelines shall be resolved through mediation at the Singapore Mediation Centre.