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RSOM 8
"Want to be a manga artist? No one makes it easier than TOKYOPOP."
--WIZARD
The competition for Rising Stars of Manga 8 has started! What is Rising Stars? Only the coolest and best way to get your foot in the door and take part in the Manga Revolution!
If you have no or little prior publication experience, entering the Rising Stars of Manga (RSoM) competition is the best way to introduce yourself to TOKYOPOP. Your entry will consist of a complete manga short story that is ready for publication. That means you and your team must be able to handle every aspect of manga creation: script, layout, pencils, inks, tones, and lettering.
Many people already know that finalists have the chance to pitch a full-length graphic novel series to the TOKYOPOP editors—we've signed up dozens of previous winners already. What you may not know is that even some of the manga-ka who did not win are currently working on TOKYOPOP projects that will see publication soon. Don't be discouraged if you don't win—enter again and again. Right now, RSoM is a great source for TOKYOPOP to find and hire promising new talent.
Many people already know that finalists have the chance to pitch a full-length graphic novel series to the TOKYOPOP editors—we've signed up dozens of previous winners already. What you may not know is that even some of the manga-ka who did not win are currently working on TOKYOPOP projects that will see publication soon. Don't be discouraged if you don't win—enter again and again. Right now, RSoM is a great source for TOKYOPOP to find and hire promising new talent.
Here's a final list of everything you'll need, just so you don't miss any important information.
Rising Stars of Manga 8 (US)
Submission Details
Entry Form
Official Rules
Mechanical Specifications
Good luck!
Click HERE to see the information about RSOM 3 UK.
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when will RSOF9 start? has it already begun?
CAPACHENO
2009-06-24 08:41:58
I think but ..?? are you doing a manga?? 0W0 IF you are good luck!!
PINKLOVESHOWER16
2009-06-12 20:39:49
I want to know when, if ever the #9 will start.... Maybe in the fall, do you think?
NODZOFLOTHLORIEN
2009-06-07 21:48:14
that's true am not going to wast time here I've been practicing ever since the 08 one came out!! went is the 09 one going to come out!! shh!
PINKLOVESHOWER16
2009-05-08 20:25:18
you know, while we "wait" for the 9th contest, we should all be TRAINING! I know for sure that I AM NOT wasting time! TT_TT
SHOGAMI
2009-04-21 20:45:41
Where is RSOM9?! WHERE IS IT?! WHERE?! *shakes computer with ferocity*
MAUFII
2009-04-19 13:25:19
I want 2 be a professional manga-ka sooooo bad!!!!!!!!! I
BERRY418
2009-04-08 18:56:02
i started now!0 . 0 ?
PINKLOVESHOWER16
2009-03-31 18:27:27
hey the Mechanical specifacations don't work every time i click on it, it does not work its redirected somewhere else and it says "Page not found" some s*** like that. man i want to enter the contest i'm barely learning how to draw manga and i have the story in my head i wrote it down so i would not forget it, i have lots a books on how to draw manga i wonder when the new contest will come??? but i'm pretty sure i have to enter next year cuz well i still need to know every thing on how to draw manga. oh well i just cannot give though. and for all the people who enter this year good luck?
EVILKOPRSE
2009-03-24 15:08:31
Mechanical specifications... are they the same for both the UK and US?... I can't load this version >.
TORICHAN3
2009-03-23 23:44:20
Can RSoM 2009 allow Canadians to enter?? Pleease? :)
UBERAWESOME
2009-03-22 12:31:32
I feel that if there isn't going to be a RSOM9 this year Tokyo Pop should step up and publish a statement regarding this issue. They've left everyone out of the loop for too long! I'm sure people will understand. EVERONE, lets all agree not to riot in the streets, and maybe Tokyo Pop will let us know whats going on with this contest.
DANIELBLODGETT
2009-03-20 15:07:41
When will the 2009 RSOM start?
ALEXPEREZ1987
2009-02-11 13:21:41
I found this a little late, now I'm waiting for the 2009 one. When will that be?
MANGAEXTREME
2009-01-25 11:45:36
I can't wait until Rising Stars 9 is up. I've been wanting to enter for a few years, but have never been confident enough in my art until now. I think I have finally decided on the story line that I want to go with. I have two that I really want to persue, but I think I will work on the newer one I have.
BAKAINU2112
2009-01-20 15:30:45