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HELLO SMA22 AWARD WINNER, abnormality!

SMA Editorial Dept. SMA Editorial Dept. 02/09/2025 8 min read

PROFILE
Pen Name / Name: abnormality
Country: Singapore
Age: 25
Social media: Instagram: @ab_nor_mality X: @ab_nor_mality 
Favorite manga: Biorg Trinity
Favorite movie: Whiplash
Favorite quote: “If you always worry about the past, it’s your loss because you won’t be able to enjoy the present.” – Eikichi Onizuka

Entry title: “That’s Enough!”
Round: SMA22: “Seized With Rage”
Award: Honorable Mention

“I personally studied a lot of the past winners’ works as references, and I would advise others to do the same.”

About SMA

How does it feel to receive a SILENT MANGA AUDITION® award?
It’s honestly an honor! I was quite surprised that I won something, considering the sheer volume of entries this round.

What was the inspiration behind your awarded work?
I thought about creating a relatable story and character, and one of the settings that came to mind was the workplace, so I decided to base my narrative on that.

What challenges did you face while making your manga? How did you overcome them?
This was more or less the first time I tried to properly create a manga, so there were many things I was unfamiliar with, such as layouts, screen tones, etc. I tried studying different types of manga and looking up resources on manga creation, and then tried my best to apply what I saw.


READ abnormality’s SMA22 ENTRY HERE!


About Your Manga

How and when did you start making manga? What do you wish you knew as a beginner? What advice would you give to someone who wants to start drawing manga?
I’ve been drawing since I was young, but I only tried my hand at manga in the past year or so. Well, I’m still sort of a beginner, so I don’t think I have much advice to give, but there’s quite a few online resources which are quite accessible these days, so I’d direct anyone interested to look those up.

Do you draw your manga digitally or by hand? What are your go-to digital or analogue tools?
I draw digitally, with a Huion Kamvas tablet, using Clip Studio Paint.


What was the first manga you picked up? Is it easy to access manga where you live?
It’s been so long that I honestly don’t quite remember, but it might’ve been a series like Naruto or One Piece. I don’t think it was particularly accessible at the time, but it is a lot more so now.

Which manga changed your life?
I don’t think there’s a singular work I’d credit as being ‘life changing’. For me, I think many works I’ve read have impacted me in some way or form, even if I don’t realize it. I guess, if I had to pick one of the most impactful overall, perhaps it’d be Tokyo Ghoul.


Which manga character do you most identify with? Why?
Probably Oikawa Tooru from Haikyuu!!. His ambition and hunger to succeed in his craft, as well as the insecurity he feels when faced with those inherently more talented than him, are personality traits I find incredibly relatable.

What kind of manga do you want to make next?
I would like to try making longer one-shots with more complex narratives next, to further test my skills. The industry for comics here is very small, and there are few opportunities to publish.

About You

What do you do when you’re not making manga? How do you relax?
I usually either play games or read manga/books.

What industry do you work in (if manga making isn’t your primary job)?
I‘m a 3D artist.

Where do you see your manga career in five years time?
I don’t have any strict expectations per say, but I do aim to participate in as many manga contests as I can in the near future. Hopefully, my efforts will bear fruit in some way.


What manga making advice would you give to your younger self if you could?
Just start making it! No matter if you think your skills are good enough. Starting is the most important thing.

What advice would you give to people entering the SILENT MANGA AUDITION®?
I personally studied a lot of the past winners’ works as references, and I would advise others to do the same. Study different works from different prize categories and understand what made their works good. You can even look at the judges comments for further reference.

Thank you, abnormality! We’re eagerly awaiting your next manga masterpiece!

The deadline to join SMA23 is October 1st. Enter for a chance to develop your potential as a manga creator with us in Japan! 


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