We got an incredible amount of entries this year. Our office has enjoyed looking at every single artwork (and taking a little break from their busy workday).
Now... the moment you've been waiting for (drum roll please)...
The winner of this year's Akadot Halloween Art contest is....
by Junpei Takayama
The runner-ups are...
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by Matt Speroni |
by Cara McGee |
(1) Grand Winner
Let's Draw Manga: Monsters
Let's Draw Manga: Tokyo Urban-hip Hop Culture
Digital Manga Publishing Maxi Manga Pack: will include an assortment of 9 of Digital Manga's favorite hits! (may include yaoi titles ^__^)
Resident Evil Figure Box
Yokai Series 1 & 2 Trading Figures: 2 Boxes at random
Pumpkin Pals (sorry folks! Not a veggie playmate but a bag full of candy)
(2) Runner Up
Digital Manga Publishing Trick or Treat Manga 2-Pack: Includes 1 yaoi manga. Which one's the trickc you decide!
Yokai Series 1 & 2 Trading Figures: 1 Box at random
Pumpkin Pals
Thank you all for entering! Due to the overwhelming response, we've decided to open next year's contest to all entries, including international entries, so make sure you check back next year!
And for those of you that want to see what's been going on, here are some of the honorable mentions for this year's contest.
by Amber Antonelli
nom de plume: Setsuna Kohaku
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by Katie logan |
by Aaron Street |
For even more honorable mentions, check out the Manga Academy gallery at http://www.mangaacademy.com/gallery.html?g=6.
And here's a sneak peak of some of our entries for the Cosplay Contest.
Make sure to check back at Akadot on Monday, November 1st, for the announcement of the finalists.
And make sure you rock the vote on November 2nd for the winner of the Cosplay Contest opened to Manga Academy Students only. Students can log in and vote for their favorite costume! And remember if you're not a Manga Academy student, admissions are free... so sign up at www.mangaacademy.com/admissions.html.
