The SMA Editorial Department is happy to announce that we have had the honor of inviting the first five international manga creators to join us in the Artists Village Aso 096k! Joining us since December 2022...

PROFILE Pen Name: suonäcy Age: 24 Country: France Favorite manga: Well, huh… Favorite movie: That’s, huh... Favorite quote: Actually, very good questions. Entry Title: “Tickles (くすぐり)” Round: SMA18...

PROFILE Name/Pen Name: Pakapol Potisaratana/Punix Age: 32 Country: Thailand Favorite manga: ONE PIECE, Death Note, Bleach, I’s , Eyeshield 21 Favorite movie: The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, The Dark Knight...

Two members of the SILENT MANGA AUDITION® MasterClass are finalists in Monthly Comic ZENON’s 25th Manga Taisho: monotone_ink from Australia and Laica Chrose from Brazil!   “Ephemera”...

PROFILE Name/Pen Name: Thuntopia Age: 28 Country: Thailand Favorite manga: ONE PIECE Favorite movie: Star Wars Entry title: “Indelible Memory” Round: SMA18 “Moments of HAPPINESS, AFFECTION...