VMPL
New Delhi [India], April 7: IMAGE Infotainment Limited (IMAGE Group of Companies), a pioneer in inventive training in India, immediately introduced the launch of ‘The GIANT Hunt’, a first-of-its-kind world anime and manga artwork contest, alongside an official try on the Guinness World Records for the ‘world’s largest anime artwork contest.’ The initiative marks a big milestone as India positions itself on the forefront of world inventive actions, bringing collectively artists, college students, and anime lovers from throughout geographies.
With a 3 crore prize pool – the biggest ever for an anime artwork contest globally, The GIANT Hunt combines scale, recognition, and alternative, providing members an opportunity to realize worldwide visibility and business publicity.
A Global Platform for Creative Talent
Open to members aged 8 years and above, the competition is structured throughout three classes viz (8-15 years), (16-24 years) & (25+ years). The contest can be performed fully on-line, accepting each hand-drawn and digital paintings, with a strict emphasis on originality. AI-generated or AI-assisted submissions are usually not permitted, reinforcing the platform’s dedication to celebrating human creativity.
Registrations and submissions open from April 2026, with entries closing in June 2026. Results are anticipated by the top of July 2026, adopted by a grand awards ceremony at The GIANT Hunt Anime Festival 2026 in Chennai on August 8-9, 2026.
Life-Changing Rewards & Global Exposure
The contest presents an unprecedented vary of rewards, together with:
* A 2BHK dwelling for the very best general paintings
* Cars, bikes, gold cash, PlayStation consoles and extra in every class
* Trip to Japan for 9 winners (Exclusive to entries from India)
In addition, eligible members will obtain Guinness World Records participation certificates, topic to the profitable document try. Additionally, the primary 1,00,000 registrations originating from India can be eligible to obtain e-vouchers price Rs. 250 that may be redeemed at Lego Certified Stores in India.
Speaking on the launch, Mr Ok. Kumar, Founder and CEO, IMAGE Group, mentioned: ‘Our imaginative and prescient has at all times been to create platforms that empower expertise and join it to the world. At a time when AI is reshaping creativity, it’s crucial to reaffirm the worth of human creativeness. The GIANT Hunt is not only about discovering winners – it’s about constructing the world’s largest stage for human creativity, the place artists may be seen, valued, and remembered. With this initiative, we purpose to create a world motion that redefines how inventive expertise is found and celebrated at scale. With The GIANT Hunt, we’re taking that imaginative and prescient world – permitting creators to not simply take part, however to be a part of historical past.’
Learning-Driven, Inclusive Approach
To guarantee accessibility and participation at scale, The GIANT Hunt presents:
* 50+ hours of guided tutorials
* Multilingual content material throughout Indian and worldwide languages
* This strategy makes the platform beginner-friendly whereas sustaining world requirements of excellence.
Global Jury, Global Standards
The contest can be evaluated by a world jury panel of main anime, animation, and artistic professionals, guaranteeing excessive requirements of judging and business relevance.
* Hiroshi Takane (CEO & Creative Director, Studio ONI Inc. Japan),
* Tomoyuki Arima (Creative Director, Nippon Design Centre, Japan. Worked in Pokemon and Netflix, Amazon Prime and Crunchyroll Projects),
* Fumio Iida (AKA SUEZEN Animator & Director, Japan. Worked on Sailor Moon Eternal, and Netflix’s Record of Ragnarok),
* Le Yamamura (Senior Creature Designer and Illustrator, Japan. Worked in Netflix’s Leviathan),
* Kofi Bazzell-Smith (Manga Artist and Educator, USA)
* Anil NM Wanvari (Founder & Chairman, Animation Xpress),
* Shambhoo Phalke (Consultant – Business Strategy & Development, Livepixel Technologies),
* Nina Sabnani (Filmmaker & Festival Director, AniMela),
* Tehzeeb Khurana (Animation Director, Educator & Founder, Toon Club),
* Jazyl Homavazir (2D Animation Professional),
* Anjan Cariappa M. M. (Artist, Cartoonist, Animator & Director, Design Head, IMAGE Group)
A Movement Beyond contest
More than only a contest, The GIANT Hunt is designed as a world inventive motion – one which brings collectively studying, contest, and recognition, whereas making a robust cultural assertion in favour of human creativity within the age of AI. With participation anticipated from a number of international locations, the initiative goals to set a brand new world benchmark in inventive contests. The GIANT Hunt is not only a contest; India makes an attempt to create the world’s largest anime artwork motion. For additional info, go to www.thegianthunt.com
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