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Empowering Overseas Mangaka to Succeed in Japan

The Last Step Project

Our project is dedicated to supporting overseas Mangakas in taking "The Last Step" to share their art with Japan and Build a Career in the Japanese Manga Industry.

©RIZKY ARRYDESTA

What DouDouDoujin Provides

We believe that Overseas Creators has the skills to succeed, but lack the platform and the market access. We hope to offer this support to help them publish in Japan and get the recognition they deserve.

​Native-level Translation 

We provide a seamless translation of your manga into fluent, natural Japanese, carefully proofread by native speakers.

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Manga Artist
Community

 

Connect with Japanese Manga Artists through our Creator Community to share advice and guidance

Publishing
Support on Over 130+ Platforms

 

We publish your translated manga

across more than

130 Japanese Manga Platforms

 
Grow Your Local Doujin Scene

 

We will hold a sponsored fan works contest featuring their works to promote their success stories.

Project Overview

This project is limited to a period of 5 months or when the 100 Chapters are selected, whichever comes first. The end goal is to select 4 "Hero" Creators to continue supporting and inspiring manga creation.

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Free Participation

No upfront costs or fees. All operational expenses are covered by sales from Japanese manga platforms. After recouping translation costs, profits are shared 50/50 with creators.

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100 Chapters

Only 100 chapters will be selected for translation. As the project gains traction, competition for remaining slots will increase. We recommend submitting early to give you the best chance to secure a spot. 

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5 Months

A time-limited Project.
Works will be gradually chosen on a rolling basis until February 28, 2026. The earlier you're selected, the more time your manga has to qualify for the Hero Manga Artist reward.

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4 Heroes

Creators who earn over ¥300,000 by April 30, 2026 will receive company-sponsored promotions in their home country to help them grow their audience for their work.

Featured Works

Featured works from our international manga artists

Not Selected

Chapter 1

Author 1

Not Selected

Chapter 2

Author 2

Not Selected

Chapter 3

Author 3

Not Selected

Chapter 4

Author 4

Selection Criteria

What we want to see in a Work

Manga with strong commercial potential

Our selection committee evaluates each submission based on its storytelling and artistic quality, as well as its market potential in Japan. We wish to discover and share the work of talented creators with readers all across Japan.

Application Process

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Submit Application
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Apply online through our Google Form with your manga submission

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Translation of Manga
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Translation of Manga into Japanese will start (Approximately 1-2 weeks per chapter)

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02

Selection & Feedback
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You’ll be notified of acceptance or rejection within one week (Feedback will be provided whenever possible if not accepted)

05

Preparation for Distribution
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Preparation and adjustment of Manga for distribution (about 45-60 days)

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Confirmation Meeting
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After acceptance, 1-2 confirmation meetings will be held to confirm distribution terms.

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Distribution begins
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Your manga goes live! You’ll be notified upon release and receive monthly sales reports.

Ready to shine with

Your Manga Talent in Japan?

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