Inkobon

Dojo

Inkobon Dojo: Official Submission Rules

1. Entry Requirements & Technical Specs

  • Page Count: Minimum 20 pages, Maximum 55 pages.

  • Format: One-shot (self-contained story) in Left-to-Right reading format.

  • Art Standard: High-resolution (300+ DPI). Black & white/Grayscale is the standard; limited color is preferred for the first 1–3 pages only.

  • Originality: 100% original IP. No AI-generated imagery, fan-fiction, or previously serialized works.

2. The Prize: The "Path to Inkobon"

The Dojo is the official scouting ground for the main magazine.

  • The Reward: The winning one-shot will be selected for a paid feature in an upcoming volume of Monthly Shonen Inkobon Magazine.

  • Professional Contract: Selection for the magazine will involve a professional publication agreement and inclusion in the digital/print distribution channels alongside the main roster.

  • Editorial Support: Winners will receive direct editorial feedback from the Inkobon team to polish the work for its magazine debut.

3. Intellectual Property & Ownership

  • Creator Sovereignty: You own your your series. The creator retains 100% ownership of the IP.

  • Hosting License: By submitting to the Dojo, you grant Inkobon Manga LLC a non-exclusive license to host the work on the Dojo site for public viewing and promotion.

  • Exclusivity Period: If selected for the magazine feature, a limited exclusivity period for that specific chapter will be negotiated as part of the publication contract.

4. Eligibility & Conduct

  • Age: Must be 18 years or older to submit.

  • Multiple Entries: Limit of two (2) entries per submission window.

5. Submission Window

  • Date: Since we are still a small team, Dojo will remain seasonal in its open submission windows. The current submission window ends Sept-01-2026