VIZ Originals is excited to return to Anime Expo and meet aspiring manga creators in the portfolio review! We have experienced editors who work directly with creators, both in the US, Japan, and more, to develop new and original manga-inspired stories. If you're a creator inspired by manga techniques and would like feedback and guidance on your work, we would love to see samples of your sequential art that highlight dynamic paneling, skillful black-and-white artwork, and compelling storytelling.

Learn more about VIZ Originals here.

This will be an in-person portfolio review. Registration for Anime Expo must be obtained beforehand.

Check our portfolio guidelines below for what we look for in a submission.

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To give us the best idea of your talents, these are what we'd like to see in your portfolios:

Artists:

• Samples of sequential works that best highlight your art style and storytelling
• Best works that showcase composition, character expressions, and scene details
• Include finished pieces, not only sketch or concept work
• Include original character art pieces – some fan work is okay

Writers:

• Samples of sequential works that best highlight your writing and story ideas
• List your creative writing work – prose and fan work is okay
• VIZ Originals can only consider writing samples in English at this time