The first Kadokawa illustration contest is part of a series of activities signed on July 27, 2022 between the University of Industrial Fine Arts, Kadokawa Joint Stock Company (Japan) and N&V Co., Ltd. Bridge, officially launched at 11:00 on December 5, 2022.

The program was held at the Great Hall of the University of Industrial Fine Arts, with the participation of the following delegates:
- Mr. Ikegami – Editor-in-Chief of Kadokawa Comic Cune editorial board
- Mr. Koshiya – Coordinator of Kadokawa
- Mr. Bui Trung Dung – Chairman of the University Council, Secretary of the Party Committee of the University of Industrial Fine Arts
- Dr. Pham Hung Cuong – Rector, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of the University of Industrial Fine Arts
- Dr. Tran Ba Tang – Vice President of University of Industrial Fine Arts
- Mr. Dang Minh Vu – Dean of Graphic Department, University of Industrial Fine Arts

Speaking at the program, Dr. Pham Hung Cuong – Rector of the school hoped that the contest would be a great success, selecting excellent works as well as contributing to cultivating and consolidating the friendship between the two countries. Vietnam – Japan.
Mr. Dang Minh Vu – Dean of the Graphic Department of the University of Industrial Fine Arts also gave a speech and sent a few words to the participating students: “The contest is a useful playground for the students to rub and express their personal talents. separate count. I hope you will enthusiastically respond, participate at home and develop their capacity as well as have more opportunities to pursue their dreams in the future.”

CONTEST INFORMATION:
💢 Theme: The story of Princess Ngoc Hoa and a merchant from Nagasaki (illustrating the character of Princess Ngoc Hoa).
The famous love story of Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese businessman Araki Sotaro has long been considered a symbol of Vietnam-Japan relations, containing a special predestined relationship between the two countries. This is also the inspiration of the first Kadokawa illustration contest – not only helping young people unleash their creative passion but also once again feel the similarity, closeness and friendship between the two countries. ethnic.
💢 Contestants: Students of Hanoi University of Industrial Fine Arts
💢 Jury: expert panel members from:
- Kadokawa Co., Ltd. – A member company of Kadokawa Dwango Group (Japan), specializing in the field of Anime, Manga, Light Novel and Game.
- University of Industrial Fine Arts
- Kim Dong Publishing House
💢 Timeline
- Contest launch time: 11:00 on December 5, 2022
- Registration/submission period: December 5, 2022 to March 31, 2023
- Exam time: April 3, 2021~April 20, 2022
- Award announcement time: May 2023
💢 Prize structure
- 01 First Prize: 300,000 yen (~52,941,000 VND)
- 01 Second Prize: 100,000 yen (~17,647,000 VND)
- 03 Consolation prizes: 50,000 yen/prize (~ 8,823,500 VND)
Special prizes awarded by 3 cooperative organizations
- University of Industrial Fine Arts: 50,000 yen (~8,823,500 VND)
- Kadokawa: 50,000 yen (~8,823,500 VND)
- Kim Dong 50,000 yen (~8,823,500 VND)
💢 Submission form
- Submit your essay in PSD/PNG file format
- Recommended to use A4, 300dpi
- Can submit digital or analog works (Analog works need to be submitted as digital data)
- Unlimited tools to use
- Do not accept works that only draw the background
- Burn and submit on CD/DVD
Note: The organizers will not return the CD/DVD of the contested works (Candidates should save their own test data).
N&V Bridge Group is pleased to support Kadokawa Co., Ltd. in organizing this contest. Join us in turning endless sources of inspiration into unique, creative works through the 1st Kadokawa Illustration Contest.
Update information on the series of events at: CUỘC THI VẼ TRANH MINH HỌA KADOKAWA LẦN THỨ NHẤT VÀ KHAI GIẢNG LỚP HỌC VẼ MANGA | Facebook