Win ₹1 Crore Home and Trip to Japan

The world's largest anime art contest is The GIANT Hunt, a global event hosted by the IMAGE Group. It features an attempt to break the Guinness World Records title for the highest participation in an anime art contest and offers a prize pool exceeding ₹3 Crores, including a 2BHK apartment and trips to Japan

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Key Contest Timelines

• Registration & Submission Window: 1 April – 30 June 2026.
• Jury Evaluation Phase: June – July 2026.
• Official Results Announcement: 31 July 2026.
• Grand Anime Festival & Guinness Presentation: 8 – 9 August 2026 (hosted in Chennai, India)

Participation & Rules

• Age Eligibility: Open to anyone worldwide aged 8 years and above, split into three tiers: KI Level (8–15), ZEN Level (16–24), and KAMI Level (25+). 
• The Creative Task: Create exactly one original anime/manga character based on one of seven specific archetypes: Hero, Heroine, Ally, Rival, Villain, Mentor, or Monster. 
• Strict Human-Art Policy: Submissions can be traditional (hand-drawn) or digital. AI-generated or AI-assisted artwork is strictly banned to celebrate pure human imagination.
• Verification: Winners must submit proof of authenticity, such as a full screen-recording of the digital art process or the original physical drawing

Major Rewards & Perks

• Grand Prize: A 2BHK apartment worth ₹1 Crore for the best overall artwork.
• Category Prizes: Cars, motorcycles, PlayStation 5 consoles, gold coins, and trips to Japan.
• Guinness Recognition: Every participant who submits a valid, verified entry qualifies to receive a customized Guinness World Records participation certificate.
• Learning Resources: Registrants get access to over 50 hours of online art tutorials and live workshops from professional manga artists.

Submissions are evaluated by a panel of major industry figures. Notable jury members include Hiroshi Takane (CEO of Studio ONI), veteran animators Tomoyuki Arima, Fumio Iida, and Le Yamamura—all known for major anime productions on platforms like Netflix—alongside American mangaka Kofi Bazzell-Smith