December 25, 2025, Tokyo - Celsys today announces the winning entries of the sixth Global Comic Awards held in cooperation with Artfol, a community-first social network for artists, on the theme of “Déjà Vu”. The Grand Prize goes to The Eye of Chronos by Anderson Carman (@andersoncarman), a vibrant sci-fi story with a movie-like atmosphere, and the Runner-up Prize goes to Forgotten Fruit by Mika (@mikathetattletale), an intriguing story that subverts vampire tropes.
Open from September 1 to November 28, 2025, this iteration of the contest called for artists to challenge themselves to a single-page comic, and received 909 entries in many genres and styles. The Global Comic Awards aims to encourage artists to 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 and a Clip Studio Paint EX activation code, the Grand Prize winner receives US$3,300 while second and third place receive US$1,000 in prize money. Cash prizes are also given for the 10 Excellence Awards.
Celsys will continue to collaborate with leading enterprises 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 Artfol to read the winning entries in full.
Artfol x Clip Studio Paint Global Comics Awards Winning Entries
https://artfol.app/contest/GlobalComicAwards2025
■Winning Entries
Grand Prize
Artist: Anderson Carman (@andersoncarman)
Title: The Eye of Chronos
URL:
https://artfol.app/a/GplClLP
Judge comment (Mirka Andolfo): This is a perfect example of how to build a captivating and compelling storyline within a “simple” one-shot—which is, in fact, the hardest challenge to tackle. The storytelling is tight and well-paced, and the visual style is both cool and highly functional to the overall atmosphere. The characters immediately spark interest, even when given only a few panels to shine. Everything feels purposeful and well balanced.
Second place
Artist: Mika (@mikathetattletale)
Title: Forgotten Fruit
URL:
https://artfol.app/a/9lIu9gp
Judge comment (Jaki King): The excellent lineart and use of red as an accent color make this comic stand out! The artist’s technical competency is on full display, and their use of precise linework really sets the scene for this piece.
Third place
Artist: Zoé LGM (@zoelgm)
Title: The rabbit
URL:
https://artfol.app/a/vvf40EO
Judge comment (Mirka Andolfo): An incredible art style that immediately stands out. The use of color is especially striking: soft and warm tones for the main characters, contrasted with stronger, colder, and darker hues for specific elements. This contrast powerfully enhances the storytelling and emotional weight of the piece.
■ Guest Judges
Mirka Andolfo (Comic creator)
Mirka Andolfo is an award-winning Italian comic book writer and artist, creator of internationally acclaimed series such as Sweet Paprika, Mercy, and Unnatural. Her works have sold over one million copies and are published in more than 25 countries, including Japan. A founding creator at U.S. publisher DSTLRY, she has written and illustrated for DC (the first Italian creator to do both) and worked with Marvel, Disney, BOOM! Studios, Image Comics, Dynamite, and Glénat. As an illustrator, she has worked for Sky, Netflix, Paramount, Warner Bros., Celsys, 20th Century Studios, OVS, and Juventus.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mirkand89
Jaki King (Illustrator)
Jaki King is a freelance illustrator & designer, and a Bostonian transplant in Vancouver. She is the creator of the webcomic Ladykillers (WEBTOON CANVAS), and has previously worked as an art assistant on Lore Olympus.
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/heyitsjaki/
■ Supporting Media
KADOKAWA, TATESC COMICS, JumpTOON, Mangatari Co., Ltd, MANGA BANG!, EARTH STAR COMICS, Weekly Shonen Sunday, MAGCOMI, monthly comic magazine Comic Garden, COMIC OGYAAA!!, GA COMIC, Star Comics, Ki-oon, C'moA Comics, Ankama Éditions, TACOTOON, Glénat Manga, Planeta Cómic, Norma Editorial
■ Organizers
Clip Studio Paint by CELSYS, Inc.
About Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint is used by over 55 million people (*) for the creation of illustrations, comics, webtoons, and animation. The app is available on iPad, Android, Windows, macOS, 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.
CLIP STUDIO PAINT Official Site:
https://www.clipstudio.net/en/
X:
https://x.com/clipstudiopaint
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/CLIPSTUDIOPAINTchannel
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/clipstudioofficial/
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@clipstudioofficial
* Includes free trial users and downloads of the iPad, iPhone, Galaxy, Android, and Chromebook versions.
Artfol
About Artfol
The social network for artists. Artfol is made for artists, focused on showcasing artwork and supporting artists of all levels. With a growing userbase of more than 500,000 artists, Artfol aims to be a positive space for all artists online. Artists can post their own work, share their favorite art, and join community activities such as challenges, discussions and polls.
Artfol Official Site:
https://artfol.app/
X:
https://x.com/artfolapp
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/artfolapp/
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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