AMBot | 01/23/2018 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The jury of the 63rd Shogakukan Manga Awards announced this year's winners on Monday. Each winning title will be honored with a bronze statuette and a prize of 1 million yen (approx. $9,000 USD).
Best Children's Manga
PriPri Chi-chan!!
- Hiromu Shinozuka
- Serialized in Ciao (Shogakukan)
The story revolves around a girl named Yūka who encounters a creature from the depths of the earth named Chii-chan (a pun on "Chiteijin," the Japanese word for underground dweller) and an alien named Ucchan (a pun on "Uchūjin" or alien). The story follows their heartwarming and chaotic daily lives.
Best Shōnen Manga
The Promised Neverland
- Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu
- Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha)
Emma, Norman, and Ray are the brightest children at Grace Field House orphanage. Under the care of the woman they call "Mama," all the children have enjoyed a comfortable life—good food, clean clothes, and the perfect environment for learning. But one day, Emma and Norman discover the dark truth of the outside world they are not allowed to see.
Best Shōjo Manga
Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare
- Io Sakisaka
- Serialized in Bessatsu Margaret (Shueisha)
Yuna wants a love that feels like a dream. Akari believes she can improve in love and takes a very realistic approach. Kazuomi doesn’t understand love and wonders if it’s something delicious to eat. On the other hand, Rio won’t reject anyone who comes his way, as long as that person is cute.
Best Children's Manga
PriPri Chi-chan!!
- Hiromu Shinozuka
- Serialized in Ciao (Shogakukan)
The story revolves around a girl named Yūka who encounters a creature from the depths of the earth named Chii-chan (a pun on "Chiteijin," the Japanese word for underground dweller) and an alien named Ucchan (a pun on "Uchūjin" or alien). The story follows their heartwarming and chaotic daily lives.
Best Shōnen Manga
The Promised Neverland
- Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu
- Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha)
Emma, Norman, and Ray are the brightest children at Grace Field House orphanage. Under the care of the woman they call "Mama," all the children have enjoyed a comfortable life—good food, clean clothes, and the perfect environment for learning. But one day, Emma and Norman discover the dark truth of the outside world they are not allowed to see.
Best Shōjo Manga
Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare
- Io Sakisaka
- Serialized in Bessatsu Margaret (Shueisha)
Yuna wants a love that feels like a dream. Akari believes she can improve in love and takes a very realistic approach. Kazuomi doesn’t understand love and wonders if it’s something delicious to eat. On the other hand, Rio won’t reject anyone who comes his way, as long as that person is cute.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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