Japan · Bachelor's · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Bachelor of Design in Manga and Narrative Illustration

Four-year comprehensive curriculum mastering visual storyboarding, character design, scriptwriting, digital panel coloring, and commercial serialization techniques.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: 12-year primary/secondary education completion
English language proficiency: JLPT N2
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Original manga sample or sequential narrative drawing portfolio (minimum 8 pages)
Recommendation letters: Not required

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Mentorship by professional manga artists and editorial reviews by Tokyo publishers
Application fee: ¥30,000 JPY
Tuition / joining costs: ¥1,450,000 JPY per academic year

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 20, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Kobe Design University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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