29th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Manga Award Nominations Open

The Asahi Shimbun Company is inviting nominations for the 29th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize “Manga Award.” This prestigious award seeks to recognize outstanding manga works published or announced in Japan in 2024. The work that receives the most votes will be nominated as a candidate and will be reviewed by the final selection committee.

Unique Pin Badge Giveaway

As a special incentive, 100 lucky nominators will be selected through a lottery to receive a limited edition pin badge featuring the beloved character “Hyoutan Tsugi” from Tezuka’s works. This unique character has appeared in many of Tezuka’s masterpieces, including “Astro Boy,” “Black Jack,” and “Phoenix.” The design of the pin badge showcases two Hyoutan Tsugi characters standing side by side.

About the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize

Established in 1997 with the cooperation of Tezuka Productions, the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize aims to contribute to the healthy development of manga culture, honoring the legacy of Tezuka Osamu, who played a significant role in the advancement of Japanese manga. In addition to the Manga Award, the prize also includes the New Creator Award, Short Story Award, and Special Award, with winners receiving a statue of Astro Boy (created by Hiroshi Yokoyama) and a monetary prize.

Important Dates

The winners will be announced around late April 2025 through the Asahi Shimbun’s morning edition, Asahi Shimbun Digital, and press releases.

For More Information

• Official Website:Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize
• Contact for Nominations: prize-tezuka@asahiculture.com

Don’t miss the chance to nominate your favorite manga and potentially win a unique collectible!