CHAPTER 01 / 2012
The first spark.
The journey begins. The first Mangaka Fire gave comic artists a space to test their ideas and share their work with the community.
MANGAKA FIRE / 2012NATIONAL COMICS COMPETITION / SINCE 2012
Bold stories.
Bold stories.
An everlasting fire.
A stage for Indonesian comic artists to challenge themselves, develop their stories, and discover new opportunities.
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FROM AN IDEA.TO A COMIC!
Print & webtoonOriginal storiesIndonesian talent
MANGAKA FIRE’S JOURNEY / 2025 PROPOSAL DATA
More than a competition.
Where stories are born.
13 years
A journey since 2012
1.200+
Comic entries received
Rp150 million+
In cash prizes awarded
PART OF OUR JOURNEY
A bright fire.
Shared support.
Thank you to the sponsors and partners who have supported Mangaka Fire.
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MANGAKA FIRE HISTORY
Nine editions.
One shared fire.
Choose a year. Revisit the posters and stories from every chapter of Mangaka Fire.
CHAPTER 02 / 2013
Independence of LoL
Humour took centre stage with the theme Independence of LoL. A new chapter in the competition’s journey.
MANGAKA FIRE / 2013
CHAPTER 03 / 2014
Lullaby of the Past
Lullaby of the Past was the theme of the third edition, adding another voice to the Mangaka Fire story archive.
MANGAKA FIRE / 2014
CHAPTER 04 / 2016
Sang Pembawa Api
Sang Pembawa Api carried Mangaka Fire into its fourth edition.
MANGAKA FIRE / 2016
CHAPTER 05 / 2018
The Power of Two
The Power of Two marked the fifth edition of the competition.
MANGAKA FIRE / 2018
CHAPTER 06 / 2022
Kebangkitan
Mangaka Fire returned in 2022, bringing fresh energy to Indonesian comics creators.
MANGAKA FIRE / 2022
CHAPTER 07 / 2023
Radical Dreamer
Radical Dreamer invited artists to express their dreams in the print comics and webtoon categories.
MANGAKA FIRE / 2023
CHAPTER 08 / 2024
Mangaka Fire 8
The eighth edition continued to give Indonesian comic artists a space to create and have their work reviewed.
MANGAKA FIRE / 2024
CHAPTER 09 / 2025
Mangaka Fire 9
The ninth edition featured classic comics and webtoon categories. The journey that began in 2012 continues.
MANGAKA FIRE / 2025THE WINNERS’ STAGE
Award-winning comics.
Selected works from the Mangaka Fire journey will have their place here.
COMING SOONTHE MAFI COLLECTION / COMICS ANTHOLOGIES
Take home
the spirit of the story.
Explore the Mangaka Fire anthologies.
Purchases are not yet available.
01—04 / MAFI VOLUMESCOMICS ANTHOLOGIES
Mafi Vol. 01
Mangaka Fire 7 winners’ anthology
Mafi Vol. 02
Mangaka Fire 7 winners’ anthology
Mafi Vol. 03
Mangaka Fire 8 winners’ anthology
Mafi Vol. 04
Mangaka Fire 8 winners’ anthology
COLLECTION ARCHIVE / MANGAKA FIRE 6
Sold out.
Still part of the story.
OUT!
SOLD OUTMafi 6 · Special Seinen
Mangaka Fire 6 anthology
SOLD OUTMafi 6 · Special Shonen
Mangaka Fire 6 anthology
SOLD OUTMafi 6 · Special Shoujo
Mangaka Fire 6 anthology
MEDIA COVERAGE
The story echoes
across the media.
KAORI NUSANTARA
Mangaka Fire 7: a stage for comic artists with Rp55 million in prizes
Read the coverage ↗DUNIAKUMangaka Fire 7 submissions open for Indonesian comic artists
Read the coverage ↗REGNBUEMangaka Fire 7 offers Rp55 million in prizes
Read the coverage ↗GGWPHundreds of Indonesian comics compete in Mangaka Fire VI
Read the coverage ↗GWIGWIMangaka Fire VI competition returns
Read the coverage ↗KAORI NUSANTARAA guide to entering Mangaka Fire VI
Read the coverage ↗TITIP JEPANGHow to enter Mangaka Fire VI: steps and requirements
Read the coverage ↗KAORI NUSANTARAMangaka Fire VI calls for talented Indonesian creators
Read the coverage ↗KAORI NUSANTARAMangaka Fire event by Komunitas Mangaka Indonesia
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