Compete. Rise. Get Recognized.
Put your work out there, build your creator rank, and see how far your manga can take you.
The Mangaka Leaderboard turns your activity into visible progress—and gives standout creators a path toward bigger opportunities.
Compete. Rise. Get Recognized.
Put your work out there, build your creator rank, and see how far your manga can take you.
The Mangaka Leaderboard turns your activity into visible progress—and gives standout creators a path toward bigger opportunities.
Mangaka Leaderboard
- Climb the creator ranks
Every creation adds to your journey.
Publish your work, earn creator points, and climb alongside manga creators from around the world.
A global ranking built around manga creators and their work.
Your activity, creations, and engagement help grow your creator rank.
See where you stand and keep pushing toward the next level.
Mangaka Leaderboard
- Climb the creator ranks
Every creation adds to your journey.
Publish your work, earn creator points, and climb alongside manga creators from around the world.
A global ranking built around manga creators and their work.
Your activity, creations, and engagement help grow your creator rank.
See where you stand and keep pushing toward the next level.
Rise Into the Source? Grand Awards
The Mangaka Leaderboard is more than a ranking. It is your path into the Source? Grand Awards.
Each season, the Top 100 creators qualify for the Grand Awards, where standout creators can earn recognition, compete for major rewards, and move closer to professional opportunities.
Reach the Top 100 and qualify for the seasonal Source? Grand Awards.
Compete for creator recognition, special awards, and a manga trip to Japan.
Outstanding creators earn the chance to enter our Creator Advancement Program.
Rise Into the Source? Grand Awards
The Mangaka Leaderboard is more than a ranking. It is your path into the Source? Grand Awards.
Each season, the Top 100 creators qualify for the Grand Awards, where standout creators can earn recognition, compete for major rewards, and move closer to professional opportunities.
Reach the Top 100 and qualify for the seasonal Source? Grand Awards.
Compete for creator recognition, special awards, and a manga trip to Japan.
Outstanding creators earn the chance to enter our Creator Advancement Program.
Why Compete?
Competition gives your creative journey a goal to chase, and a reason to keep making more.
A clear goal to chase
Always have a new rank, milestone, or seasonal goal to work toward.
Top 100 Opens Doors
High-ranking creators can progress toward the Source? Grand Awards and beyond.
Motivation to Keep Creating
Every new character, page, and manga gives you another reason to improve.
Global Competition
See how your work grows alongside creators from different countries and backgrounds.
Track Your Growth as a Creator
Your rank is not just a number. It shows the progress you’re making as you continue to create.
Creator-based ranking
Your position reflects your activity and growth as a manga creator.
See where you stand
Track your current rank and see how close you are to the next milestone.
Progress You Can See
Each new creation gives you another chance to move forward.
Build Your Visibility
Rising through the ranks helps your work stand out within the SMA creator community.
How Ranking Works
Create more. Stay active. Keep moving up.
Publish Your Work
Share eligible characters and manga through in the SMA Gallery.
Earn Creator Points
Gain points through eligible creator activity, uploads, and engagement.
Climb the Leaderboard
Your creator points determine your position in the seasonal ranking.
Reach Bigger Stages
Rise into the Top 100 and unlock your path toward the Source? Grand Awards.
