The 19th Manga Jiman Competition Results
2026/3/27
1st Place: Jamie Dunn
2nd Place: Casey Carroll-Boyle
3rd Place: Katy Diffin
On 27 March, the Embassy of Japan hosted a reception to announce the results of the 19th Manga Jiman and Yonkoma Competitions. Entrants to these events had been tasked with crafting short stories revolving around the theme ‘Bridge’. This is the 19th year of the Manga Jiman Competition, which continues to gain traction as a premier comic-writing contest spotlighting the finest artistic talents across the UK. The upcoming exhibition at the Embassy will show the winning entries from the latest competition from 31 March to the end of April.
Watch the Awards Ceremony here.
Watch the Awards Ceremony here.
List of Winners
| Position | Title of Manga | Entrant |
| 1st | Leygard | Jamie Dunn |
| 2nd | Bridge Densetsu | Casey Carroll-Boyle |
| 3rd | Communicating 101 | Katy Diffin |
| 4th | Bridge to Chorus | Josie Fox |
| 5th | I Wish | Hayley Jenings |
| 6th | Toll House | Neal Rimmer |
| 7th | Building Bridges | Abass Yeeken |
| 8th | Death Must Wait | Nourita Faiza |
| 9th | Abandoned | Olivia Mika |
| 10th | The Time Bridge | David Chukwuka John Azuka |
Yonkoma
| Yonkoma 14+ | A Fresh Start | Herwono Ethan |
| Yonkoma Youth | Hey | Luis De Vera |
| Best Youth | In Loving Memory | Betsy Willcock |
Manga Jiman: The Winners' Exhibition
Visitors to the Embassy can enjoy reading all the shortlisted entries in our special exhibition of the 19th Manga Jiman
The Embassy of Japan, 101-104 Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT
31 March – end of April 2025
Open weekdays 10:00 - 17:30, closed weekends and 3 & 6 April
Please check opening times in advance on our Eventbrite page.
Advance bookings can be made but walk-ins are also welcome.
Admission is free, but photo ID is necessary to gain entry to the Embassy.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all participants of the competition as well as our esteemed sponsors, whose support we deeply appreciate. For the latest updates on future competitions, be sure to follow us on social media or visit the Manga Jiman official website.
The Embassy of Japan, 101-104 Piccadilly, London W1J 7JT
31 March – end of April 2025
Open weekdays 10:00 - 17:30, closed weekends and 3 & 6 April
Please check opening times in advance on our Eventbrite page.
Advance bookings can be made but walk-ins are also welcome.
Admission is free, but photo ID is necessary to gain entry to the Embassy.
Our heartfelt gratitude goes to all participants of the competition as well as our esteemed sponsors, whose support we deeply appreciate. For the latest updates on future competitions, be sure to follow us on social media or visit the Manga Jiman official website.
