The Japan Media Arts Festival is a comprehensive festival of Media Arts (Media Geijutsu) that honors outstanding works from a diverse range of media - from animation and comics to media art and games. The festival gives awards in each of its four divisions: Art, Entertainment, Animation, and Manga. Since its inception in 1997, the festival has recognized significant works of high artistry and creativity, and in addition to a yearly Exhibition of Award-winning Works has held other events, such as symposiums, screenings, and showcases.

Eligibility

Entries are sought from professional, amateur, independent and commercial creators across the globe. Works completed or released between September 13, 2013 and September 2, 2014 are eligible for entry in the four divisions - Art, Entertainment, Animation and Manga.

Prize

Grand Prize: Certificate*, trophy, 600,000 Japanese Yen Excellence Award: Certificate*, trophy, 300,000 Japanese Yen New Face Award: Certificate*, trophy, 200,000 Japanese Yen Special Achievement Award: Certificate*, trophy