The book, which is the debut work of Hy, whose real name is Phan Cao HaMy, has been given a Silver Award.
The Gold Award was granted to The Master of Arms of Joel Parnotte and Xavier Dorison fromFrance. Other Silver Awards went to the Scavengers by Han Zuzheng from China, and TheHeart of Darkness bya group of authors from Italy, including Laura Iorio, Roberto Ricciand Marco Cosimo D’amico.
26-year-old Hy will fly to Tokyo to attend the award ceremony on February 6.
The Japan International Manga Awards were founded in 2007 by the JapaneseMinistry of Foreign Affairs with the purpose of expanding internationalexchange and mutual understanding through world-famous manga culture. Theawards aim to honour foreign manga artists who contribute to the development ofmanga culture worldwide.
There were 296 entries from 55 countries and territories competing at thisyear’s awards.
Last year, Long Than Tuong by Vietnamese manga artist NguyenThanh Phong also won a Silver Award.-VNA