OpenFieldBachelor of Fine Arts in Manga and Comic Art Production
Immersive studio degree located in Nakano, training manga authors in panel composition (nemu), digital inking, narrative character arcs, editor pitch presentations, and commercial serialization.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school graduation diploma.
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or higher.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Original 8 to 16-page completed manga story or character design illustrations, transcripts, and personal statement.
- Recommendation letters
- Practical drawing test and interview.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Nakano Manga Creator Subsidy covering studio publishing software and tablet supplies
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 entrance examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,580,000 per academic year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 18, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Tokyo Polytechnic University Nakano Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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