The GIANT Hunt - Anime Contest Rules & Guidelines

The GIANT Hunt is built on creativity, originality, and fair participation. These Rules & Guidelines exist to help every participant, whether beginner or experienced, take part with confidence and clarity.

Please read them carefully before registering or submitting your artwork. Participation in The GIANT Hunt means you agree to obey the rules outlined below.

A1. Overview

The GIANT Hunt is the world's largest online anime art contest, organised by Image Infotainment Limited. It is a global anime and manga contest focused on original, hand-drawn character creation, bringing together anime fans from around the world in a shared creative moment.

A2. Contest Format

• The GIANT Hunt is conducted entirely online.
• Participation is individual, and each participant may submit one final artwork only.
• Team entries, collaborations, or multiple submissions are not permitted.

B1. Who Can Participate

The GIANT Hunt is open to participants worldwide under the following age categories:

• KI Level: Ages 8-15.
• ZEN Level: Ages 16-24.
• KAMI Level: Ages 25 and above.

Participants must register under the correct age category at the time of registration.

B2. Profile Verification

To complete your participation, sign in to your The GIANT Hunt dashboard and complete the profile verification process. To verify your age and confirm your competition category, you may be required to upload a valid government-issued identity document displaying your full name and date of birth.

All information and documents submitted for verification will be used solely for eligibility verification in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

C1. Theme of the Contest

Participants are required to create one original anime or manga-style character based on one of the following seven character types:

• Hero
• Heroine
• Mentor
• Rival
• Ally
• Villain
• Monster

The artwork should clearly express the role, personality, and essence of the chosen character through pose, expression, costume, and visual design.

C2. Originality & Inspiration

Participants may draw inspiration from myths, folklore, culture, or imagination. However, all submissions must be entirely original.

The following are not permitted:

• AI-generated artwork.
• Copyrighted characters.
• Plagiarised artwork.

Originality is a core principle of The GIANT Hunt.

D1. Accepted Art Medium

Only hand-drawn artwork is allowed. Participants may use traditional tools such as pencils, pens, ink, markers, and colours.

Both black-and-white and coloured artworks are permitted.

Digital artwork created using tablets or stylus tools is also welcome.

D2. Not Permitted

To support human-made art and ensure fairness, the following are not allowed:

• AI-generated or AI-assisted artwork.
• Digitally enhanced or automated artwork.

Submissions that violate these conditions may be disqualified.

D3. Proof of Creation & Verification

To ensure authenticity and fair evaluation, participants are encouraged to maintain proof of the artwork creation process. This includes:

• Performing a screen capture of the drawing process from start to finish when using Digital method.
• Retain the original physical artwork in its original condition, in case of traditionally hand-drawn artworks.

If declared a winner, participants may be required to submit the screen recording or original artwork to the organisers for verification.

E1. Preparing Your Artwork

Once the drawing is complete, participants must scan or clearly photograph their artwork if it was created using the traditional method.

The full artwork must be visible, properly lit, and free from shadows, blur, or cropping.

E2. File Requirements

• a minimum file size or dimension (e.g., "At least 1000px on the longest side") to ensure quality for judging.
• Accepted formats: JPG or PNG.
• Maximum file size: 10 MB.

Artwork must be uploaded only through the official The GIANT Hunt submission portal.

Physical submissions are not required or accepted.

E3. How to Submit

After completing your artwork:

• Export or photograph the drawing clearly.
• Ensure the entire artwork is visible.
• Upload the file through the official submission portal.
• Confirm submission before the deadline.

Only one final upload is permitted per participant.

F1. Screening Process

All submissions are first checked for rule compliance, including originality, medium, and adherence to contest guidelines.

F2. Jury Evaluation

Valid entries are evaluated by an independent international panel of jurors.

Judging is based on:

• Originality.
• Clarity of character representation.
• Visual storytelling.
• Overall character design.

Jury decisions are final and binding.

G1. Result Announcements

Once the jury review is complete, the results will be announced through official communication channels.

G2. Proof of Submission for Winners

Once the results and prize winners are announced, shortlisted winners must submit proof of authorship for verification:

• Digital artworks: A complete screen recording showing the artwork created from start to finish.
• Traditionally hand-drawn artworks: The original physical artwork.

All verification materials must be submitted to Image Infotainment Limited as instructed. Failure to comply within the stipulated timeframe may result in forfeiture of prizes, without affecting contest results.

H1. Ownership of Artwork

By submitting an entry, participants grant Image Infotainment Limited a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free licence to use, reproduce, display, publish, and distribute the submitted artwork solely for purposes related to The GIANT Hunt, including promotion, exhibition, documentation, educational initiatives, archival records, media coverage, and future editions of the competition.

This licence allows Image Infotainment Limited to showcase the artwork while acknowledging the creator wherever reasonably practicable.

H1. Commercial Opportunities

If a submitted artwork is identified by IMAGE Group or one of its partners for commercial publication, licensing, adaptation, merchandising, animation, publishing, or any other commercial opportunities, no commercial rights will be transferred without the creator's prior written consent.

In such cases, a separate commercial agreement will be entered into between the Creator, Image Infotainment and the partner (if any). :

That agreement will clearly define:

• scope of rights granted
• ownership of intellectual property
• creator attribution
• financial compensation or royalty arrangements
• duration of the licence, and
• any other commercial terms.

No commercial use beyond contest-related promotion shall occur without such an agreement.

Submissions may be disqualified if they:

• Violate contest rules.
• Include prohibited or AI-generated content.
• Infringe third-party rights.
• Contain false, offensive, or inappropriate material.

J1. Support

For questions or assistance, participants may contact the organisers via the Contact Us page on the official website.