June 6, 2025, Tokyo - Celsys today announces the winning entries of the fourth Global Comic Awards held in cooperation with pixiv, one of the largest art platforms with over 100 million users in 230 countries and regions. The Grand Prize goes to “Can You Beat My Big Guy?” by @QTfarty, a high stakes mystery with a nostalgic vibe, praised by the judges for its satisfying ending and expressive characters.
Open for entries from January 9 to March 31, 2025, this iteration of the contest saw 952 entries across the “Memory” theme category as well as an open category. The Global Comic Awards aims to encourage artists to make their debut and present their creations, connecting winning artists with sponsor companies from the comic industry such as JumpTOON, KADOKAWA, TATESC COMICS, and more. In addition to connections with sponsor media, the Grand Prize receives US$3,300(*1) in prize money, and cash prizes are also given for the Theme Category Award (1 person), Open Category Award (1 person), and Awards of Excellence (10 people).
Celsys will continue to collaborate with leading figures in comic culture both in Japan and across the globe, to support young creators in their goal of becoming professional comic artists.
Please see the announcement site on pixiv to read the winning entries in full.
pixiv x Clip Studio Paint 4th Global Comic Awards Winning Entries
https://www.pixiv.net/contest/GlobalComicAwards2025
■ Winning Entries
Grand Prize
Artist: @QTfarty
Title: Can You Beat My Big Guy?
URL:
https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/128583655
Judge comment:
The comic truly shines through its dynamic paneling, expressive characters, and cinematic range of angles. Not only is this comic visually rich and full of personality, but also heartfelt when they discover the mystery behind the video game. (Michelle Lam)
A delightful read and beautifully drawn! The ending was extremely satisfying, to both characters and for myself as a reader. (Velinxi)
Open Category Award
Artist: Minji （민지）
Title: HOME SWEET HOME
URL:
https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/128530322
Judge comment: A beautifully drawn comic that's both thought-provoking and tugs at the heart. The masterfully drawn watercolor style of the art manages to make the comic feel warm and somber at once. There's something very timeless about a story of a "young" robot looking to find its place in the world, and this was a well-executed spin on it, elevated by the paneling, colors and choice-character designs. (Velinxi)
“Memory” Category Award
Artist: v-0-3
Title: The Memory of You
URL:
https://www.pixiv.net/en/artworks/128643006
Judge comment: “The Memory of You” is a visually breathtaking comic, filled with beautiful character designs, immersive world-building, and action sequences that are pure eye candy. Beyond its stunning art, the story reveals a bittersweet, tragic, and ultimately hopeful narrative that pulls readers in emotionally. The connection between the two main characters and their backstory left me fully invested. I’m genuinely excited to see where their journey goes next. (Michelle Lam)
■ Guest Judges
Velinxi
X:
https://x.com/Velinxi
Michelle Lam
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mewtripled/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@mewTripled
■ Supporting Media
JumpTOON, KADOKAWA, TATESC COMICS, en-dolphin Corp., MAGCOMI, monthly comic magazine Comic Garden, COMIC OGYAAA!!, edamame comic, G2Comix, Mangatari Co., Ltd, COMIC GROWL, EARTH STAR COMICS, RED SEVEN Editorial Department, Weekly Shonen Sunday, Sunday Webry, Nemuki+, comic grast, Kana, Star Comics, C'moA Comics
■Organizers
CELSYS, Inc.
https://www.clipstudio.net/en/
About Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint is used by over 50 million people(*2) for the creation of illustrations, comics, webtoons, and animation. The app is available on iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, and iPhone, so creators can use it on whatever device they own. Known for its natural drawing feel and plentiful features, Clip Studio Paint is supported by illustrators, comic artists, and animators, and used by beginners and industry professionals alike.
pixiv Inc.
https://www.pixiv.net/
About pixiv
pixiv is an artist social networking community focusing on supporting communication through artwork run by pixiv Inc. Launched in September 2007, pixiv’s service started from the idea of “a place where creating is fun!” pixiv has since grown to over 100 million members.
*1 The amount may vary depending on the exchange rate. For the exact amount in Japanese Yen, please check the content of this document.
*2 Includes free trial users and downloads of the iPad, iPhone, Galaxy, Android, and Chromebook versions.
About CELSYS, Inc.
Celsys provides tools such as Clip Studio Paint to support creators in the creator economy that is expanding through the creation and use of digital content. We are also providing new service platforms that act as a new avenue for creators' activities. We look toward a more vibrant world where everyone's passions are connected, by offering total support to creators around the world through each part of their "creator journey ".
https://www.celsys.com/en/
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