Source? Grand Awards
Where your progress as a manga creator can lead to recognition, rewards, and professional opportunities.
Rise through the Mangaka Leaderboard, qualify for the seasonal Source? Grand Awards, and get a chance for bigger opportunities.
Source? Grand Awards
Where your progress as a manga creator can lead to recognition, rewards, and professional opportunities.
Rise through the Mangaka Leaderboard, qualify for the seasonal Source? Grand Awards, and get a chance for bigger opportunities.
Source? Grand Awards
- From Ranking to Real Opportunities
The Source? Grand Awards recognize creators who stand out through their work, growth, consistency, and potential. Reach the seasonal Top 100 on the Mangaka Leaderboard to qualify for Grand Awards review.
Top 100 Qualify
Reach the seasonal Top 100 on the Mangaka Leaderboard.
Held Twice a Year
Grand Awards are held twice each year.
Bigger Opportunities
Stand out for recognition, rewards, and possible creator advancement.
Source? Grand Awards
- From Ranking to Real Opportunities
The Source? Grand Awards recognize creators who stand out through their work, growth, consistency, and potential. Reach the seasonal Top 100 on the Mangaka Leaderboard to qualify for Grand Awards review.
Top 100 Qualify
Reach the seasonal Top 100 on the Mangaka Leaderboard.
Held Twice a Year
Grand Awards are held twice each year.
Bigger Opportunities
Stand out for recognition, rewards, and possible creator advancement.
What is Source? Grand Awards
Creator Recognition
A seasonal award program that recognizes promising manga creators for their work, growth, and potential.
Rank Based Qualification
Creators who reach the seasonal Top 100 on the Mangaka Leaderboard qualify for Grand Awards review.
Global Creator Stage
A platform for emerging manga creators from around the world to showcase their talent and stand out.
Japan Manga Trip Reward
A Grand Award winner can receive a special manga-themed trip to Japan and experience manga culture firsthand.
Career Advancement
Selected creators will be selected for SMA’s Creator Advancement Program for further development and professional opportunities.
Your Path to Creator Advancement Program (CAP)
Source? Grand Awards opens the next stage for selected creators.
For creators who show strong quality, growth, consistency, and professional potential, the Source? Grand Awards can lead to consideration for SMA's Creator Advancement Program (CAP).
CAP is designed to help selected creators develop their work further and prepare for opportunities beyond the SMA platform.
Reach the Top 100
Finish within the seasonal Top 100 on the Mangaka Leaderboard to qualify for Source? Grand Awards review.
Stand Out in Review
Creators are reviewed based on the quality of their work, growth, consistency, and professional potential.
Get Selected for CAP
Promising creators will be selected for SMA’s Creator Advancement Program for further development and support.
Move Toward Opportunity
Selected creators and works will be introduced to relevant publishers, studios, production partners, and other industry opportunities.
Important Note: Qualifying for the Source? Grand Awards does not guarantee selection for CAP, representation, publication, or any professional agreement.
A Trip Beyond the Pages in Japan
Experience the world behind the manga you love.
For a Source? Grand Awards winner, the journey can go beyond the screen and the page with a special manga-themed trip to Japan.
Designed as an experience around manga, creativity, and Japanese culture, the trip gives the winner a chance to explore the environment that shaped the medium they are working to become part of.
Meet Manga Professionals
The trip will include opportunities to meet manga editors, creators, and other professionals connected to the industry.
Explore the Manga Industry
Experience locations connected to manga publishing, production, exhibitions, and Japan’s wider creative industry.
Experience Manga Culture
Discover manga-related destinations, museums, stores, events, and cultural experiences across Japan.
A Trip Beyond the Pages in Japan
Experience the world behind the manga you love.
For a Source? Grand Awards winner, the journey can go beyond the screen and the page with a special manga-themed trip to Japan.
Designed as an experience around manga, creativity, and Japanese culture, the trip gives the winner a chance to explore the environment that shaped the medium they are working to become part of.
Meet Manga Professionals
The trip will include opportunities to meet manga editors, creators, and other professionals connected to the industry.
Explore the Manga Industry
Experience locations connected to manga publishing, production, exhibitions, and Japan’s wider creative industry.
Experience Manga Culture
Discover manga-related destinations, museums, stores, events, and cultural experiences across Japan.
How to Earn Your Spot in the Leaderboard
Your leaderboard position reflects your overall activity and progress as a creator, not simply one manga or one upload.
Share Your Work
Publish eligible manga and creative work through SMA.
Keep Creating
Stay active, participate, and continue building your body of work.
Get Recognized
Build audience reach, engagement, consistency, and creative progress.
Note: Leaderboard calculation follows the current ranking rules within the SMA app.
How to Earn Your Spot in the Leaderboard
Your leaderboard position reflects your overall activity and progress as a creator, not simply one manga or one upload.
Share Your Work
Publish eligible manga and creative work through SMA.
Keep Creating
Stay active, participate, and continue building your body of work.
Get Recognized
Build audience reach, engagement, consistency, and creative progress.
Note: Leaderboard calculation follows the current ranking rules within the SMA app.
Judged for Growth & Opportunity
Reaching the Top 100 gets you into the Grand Awards. What happens next depends on the strength and potential of your work.
Professional Editorial Review
Creators are reviewed with professional manga development and publishing considerations in mind.
Quality-Focused Recognition
Strong storytelling, presentation, execution, and originality help creators stand out during Grand Awards review.
Creator Growth
Progress, consistency, participation, and continued development are considered alongside the quality of the work.
Career Growth Potential
Promising creators may be considered for further development, representation, and professional opportunities through SMA.
Prizes That Support Creator Growth
Grand Award Recognition
Receive official Grand Award recognition for standing out through your work, growth, and creative potential.
Japan Manga Trip
A Grand Award winner will receive a special manga-themed trip to Japan and experience its manga culture firsthand.
Platform Spotlight
Selected creators and works will receive greater visibility across SMA platforms and community channels.
Creator Advancement
Promising creators will be selected for SMA’s Creator Advancement Program and move toward further professional opportunities.
