Jellyfish Bunch Announces Unique Manga Award for Dual-Protagonist Stories
Shinchosha's popular platform, Kurage Bunch, has just dropped some very interesting news for all the aspiring manga creators out there. They are officially launching a new competition called the Jellyfish Bunch's Strongest Two Manga Award. It is quite a unique concept because, unlike your typical competitions, this one specifically asks for stories that revolve around exactly two main characters. If you have been sitting on a story idea that features a dynamic duo, then this might be your big chance. The portal has already started accepting entries from today, February 20th, so there is no time to waste.
What is the "Strongest Two" Concept All About?
The core idea behind the Jellyge Bunch Strongest Two Man Manga Award is to highlight the chemistry and depth between a pair of leads. Whether it is a rivalry, a deep friendship, or a complicated partnership, the focus must remain strictly on these two individuals. To make things even more exciting, the editorial team has brought in some heavyweights from the industry to serve as special judges. You will have Yuya Kanzaki, the famous creator of Ouroboros: The Police Judge Kuha Ga Neary, and Motosan Daisuke, known for Magical Doctor Rex's Perverted Medical Record, evaluating the submissions. This is exactly why you need to read this award-winning series when it eventually comes out, as the bar is set really high by these judges.
Application Details and Rewards
The organizers have kept the process fairly straightforward, but there are some specific requirements you should keep in mind:
- Submission Deadline: All entries must be submitted by June 30th at 23:59.
- Results Announcement: The winners will be declared at 12:00 on September 4th.
- Grand Prize: The top winner will walk away with a whopping 1 million yen.
- Categories: There are two main buckets—the general category for full manuscripts and the name category for storyboards.
A very interesting part of the application is the character resume requirement. Instead of just sending your manga, you need to provide detailed resumes for both your main characters. These are not your boring corporate resumes; they include fun bits like the character's "race" and their "defining line." You can download these templates directly from the Jellyfish Bunch website. Entries that manage to snag an Encouragement Award or higher will get published on the platform, along with those character resumes, which is a great way to get exposure.
In the coming months, the official site will also host exclusive interviews with Kanzaki and Genzo. They will be sharing their secrets on character creation, alongside some newly drawn illustrations. Understanding the effort behind such competitions shows why you need to read this award-winning series to see how professional-grade characters are built from the ground up.
