Kevin Winata from Indonesia, who received a Future Talent Award in the 10th Kyushu International Manga Award with his piece “Zeroboros”, has now also been awarded an Honorable Mention and Special Judges’ Award in the 29th Comic ZENON Manga Taisho Award! His prize-winning work was featured in the April 2025 Edition of Monthly Comic ZENON!

Kevin’s 39-page one-shot, …And Justice for All was highly rated by guest judge, Makoto Shiozuka-sensei (“The War of Greedy Witches“), as well as Tsukasa Hojo-sensei, Tetsuo Hara-sensei, Tsugihara Ryuji-sensei, and others! 

...And Justice for All is a dystopian sci-fi manga about a near future in which each person’s movements are tracked carefully. In this world, the law is simple; no matter what crime you commit, the punishment is the same: death. This justice system was created by Lady Executioner Eleanor Reichard, who believes in one rule: “an eye for an eye”. But what happens when Eleanor, lady justice herself, begins to doubt her principles? Enjoy this chilling one-shot! 


The following is a comment from Makoto Shiozuka-sensei (“The War of Greedy Witches“):

“The artwork and composition are very high level. The panel layouts and line art match the world setting perfectly, making it easy to get immersed in the atmosphere. The facial expressions and paneling are striking and skillfully executed.”

READ …And Justice for All IN ENGLISH HERE!

To commemorate Kevin’s award, we’re releasing an exclusive interview! Read on to learn more about the process behind …And Justice for All!

How do you feel about winning this award?

I almost cried – it’s unbelievable! I’m really honored. I knew I’d be competing with a lot of talented people, so it was overwhelming, and all I could do was hope for the best. Seeing how things turned out makes me so happy, and I can’t wait to draw more!

How did you think of the idea for this piece? 

I always try to create manga that resonates with people personally – whether it’s their emotions, ideas, or experiences. I believe that stories with themes you can connect to personally have the strongest impact. When I was creating this manga, I was reflecting on the world around me, especially my environment at the time. I had this feeling that things were being controlled in a bad way, and, as an individual, I felt powerless – like all I could do was accept it. That made me wonder: What if I could say something about it? That question became the premise for this story. Since we live in an era of rapid technological advancement, I thought it would be interesting to set it in a sci-fi world. That’s how this manga came to be!

What do you think is the best part of this piece? 

Definitely the horror scene where Eleanor is haunted by Tom in the shower. Everything becomes so dark, gritty, and terrifying. That moment is the emotional core of her storyline, as well as the turning point – or maybe even the climax – which makes it really powerful for me, even when I reread it. It was terrifying to draw, but also really fun! I also loved designing the L.O.G.I.C tower and the guns. They look so cool and were a blast to work on!

What did you struggle with when creating this piece? 

Conveying emotions and psychological struggles visually. The nightmare scene, where Eleanor is confronted by her remorse, Tom, and the ghosts of those she killed, was especially tough. It was really abstract in my head, and it took the longest to translate into drawings. I knew what I wanted to happen, but I also wanted readers to feel something from it. Since it was the climax, I put a lot of pressure on myself to get it just right. It was definitely stressful. However, in the end, after countless cups of coffee and many late nights, I’m happy with how it turned out!

What was it like working with editors?

At first, I was really nervous, and even a little scared. I tend to see every opportunity as a huge deal, so I put a lot of pressure on myself to do my absolute best and not disappoint anyone. That led to a lot of overthinking and cold sweats. But after a few meetings, I realized my editors weren’t just judging me – they genuinely wanted to help me create the best work possible. This wasn’t just my journey; we were working together to bring this story to life. That mindset shift made everything so much more enjoyable. Now, I really hope we can continue working together for a long time. My editors are the best I could ever ask for! To my editors, thank you so much for your help! I’m looking forward to creating more amazing manga together!

Was there anything you kept in mind while creating these characters? 

For Eleanor, I wanted to create a character that looks strong but is actually broken inside. For Tom, I wanted the exact opposite – someone who is frail and victimized. I love creating strong contrast in my characters. At first, Eleanor is a strong woman with authority, while Tom is just an ordinary citizen with no power. However, when the tables turn (starting with the nightmare scene), Eleanor becomes broken and depressed, while Tom transforms into a terrifying figure who haunts her and pushes her to the limit. That duality was something I kept in mind the entire time because I felt it made the characters more compelling and realistic for readers.

What manga do you like? 

Visually, I love manga with heavy rendering, where there’s more black than white, such as Blame! by Tsutomu Nihei. That aesthetic just works so well with my love for black-and-white art. Story-wise, I enjoy simple yet unique narratives that completely immerse me and leave me with a sense of longing, even though they’re fiction, like Omoide Emanon by Kenji Tsuruta. I also love manga with cool character designs and unique personalities, like Bleach by Tite Kubo, and world building that blows my mind, like Berserk by Kentaro Miura and Hunter x Hunter by Yoshihiro Togashi. Honestly, I choose manga based on my mood – because for me, reading manga is all about the emotions it makes me feel. I’ll read anything as long as it’s interesting!

What kind of manga do you want to draw next?

I want to dive deeper into psychological/horror manga while keeping the sci-fi aesthetic. I had so much fun drawing the nightmare scene in this one, so I’d love to explore more of that, both thematically and visually. I also want to create more cool, strong, memorable, and unique characters. So yeah… I have a lot I want to draw!

What is your latest obsession? (It can be something other than manga!)

Lately, I’ve gotten back into Pokémon! It’s been over a decade since I last played (Pokémon Emerald was my first and last game), but now I’m playing Pokémon Scarlet! (Yes, I picked it because Koraidon is way cooler than Miraidon.) It all started when I got tired of Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel (which I got into because I watched the anime as a kid). I decided to try a different card game and found Pokémon TCG Pocket. From there, I fell down the Pokémon rabbit hole. Now I’m back to battling, adventuring, and collecting Pokémon. It’s surprisingly calming and refreshing, especially after long hours of drawing!

Do you have any final comments for the readers? 

I hope you enjoy this manga! I put my heart and soul into it, haha! But seriously, thank you so much for reading. I hope this story means something to you, just like it does to me. And please look forward to what I create next!

Do you want to be published in Japan, too? The next SMA announcement is coming soon, so stay tuned!