Vietnamese comic artist wins silver at int’l manga awards
Nachi Nguyen, a Vietnamese manga (Japanese comic) lover and comic artist, has won the silver prize at the Japan International Manga Awards with her work “Dieu nhay cua vu tru” (The Dancing Universe).
Vietnamese comic artist Nachi Nguyen. (Photo courtesy of Nachi Nguyen)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Nachi Nguyen, a Vietnamese manga(Japanese comic) lover and comic artist, has won the silver prize at the JapanInternational Manga Awards with her work “Dieu nhay cua vu tru” (The Dancing Universe).
Nachi’s work stood out from 587 other artists from around theworld even though it was just a one-shot (a comical work composed of a singlestandalone chapter).
The story was deeply inspired by Nachi’s enthusiasm for astronomy, and itrevolves around the daily life of celestial bodies such as the Sun, the Earth,the Moon, Venus, Saturn, and Jupiter and their coordinated efforts to protectand make life on Earth sustainable.
“I enjoy learning about astronomy, but I am not really good at math, so mydream of working for NASA is nearly impossible. Hence, I think of a way to tellstories about this topic using my perspective and imagination," she said.
Through meticulous illustrations and the humanisation of planets and stars inthe universe, Nachi hoped to bring astronomy closer to people in a much simplerway.
There will be three chapters in the series, and the first will be released nextyear.
“I genuinely do not expect much in my work, so I am beyond happy and honouredhaving received this award,” she told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.
The Japan International Manga Award, started in 2007, is held annually by theMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to honour maga artists around the worldwho contribute to the development of manga culture.
It is among the most prestigious international comic awards since all works aremeticulously selected by the MoFA and renowned manga artists such as MachikoSatonaka.
Including Nachi’s award, Vietnam has won a total of five prizes, with a bronzefor Dat Rong (DragonLand) in 2012, a silver for LongThan Tuong (Holy Dragon Imperator) in 2015 and Dia Nguc Mon (Gatewayto Underworld) in 2016, and a bronze for Bam thay Tuong, co thay Vu de tim! (Rain in a MoonNight) in 2022./.
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Vietnamese comic artist Nachi Nguyen. (Photo courtesy of Nachi Nguyen) 
