OpenFieldBachelor of Media Arts in Manga & Comic Storytelling
Professional four-year degree in sequential comic art, panel composition, character design, digital background rendering (Clip Studio Paint), and commercial publishing pitch preparation.
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 with demonstrated artistic talent
- English language proficiency
- JLPT N2 or EJU Japanese >= 200 for international creators
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Original manga portfolio (minimum 8-16 page storyboard or finished work) and creative statement
- Recommendation letters
- One letter of recommendation from art teacher or secondary school principal
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Eligible for Takarazuka Media Arts Creator Grants and corporate publisher awards
- Application fee
- ¥30,000 entrance examination fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- ¥1,580,000 per academic year (includes professional digital studio lesson fees)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 25, 2027 (Portfolio Entrance Examination)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Takarazuka University Tokyo Shinjuku Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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