Afro Samurai Fan Art Contest

Hey everyone, we are running a fanart contest with Afro Samurai!
Anyone can submit artworks (previously created artworks are fine too) as long as the artwork is based on Afro Samurai anime or manga.
Sorry for the short notice!😬

The winner will get $150 Crunchyroll Store gift voucher and unique Afro Samurai merch!

Key Dates
Submission Period: Sept 5 ~ Sept 17, 2025 (UTC)
Voting Period: Sept 19 ~ Sept 23, 2025 (UTC)
Winner Announcement: Sept 24, 2025 (UTC)

How to Participate
- Submit by posting here or via Instagram/X by using #SanFranTokyo, #AfroSamurai, #AfroSamuraiArt
- Draw by hand or digitally (AI artworks not accepted)
- Draw a character (or characters) from Afro Samurai manga or anime in artist’s style
- Previously created artwork can be submitted
- We may request for original artwork files to check

Artwork
- Please create your artwork in a vertical 3:4 aspect ratio.
- Minimum size: 1013 x 1350 pixels or larger.
- Resolution: 72 dpi.
- File format: JPEG or PNG.
- Your submission must include only characters from the Afro Samurai anime or manga.
- Please submit original artwork created by hand or using digital tools.
- Previously created artworks will be accepted.
- AI-generated artwork is not allowed.

Prize
One winner will receive
- $150 Crunchyroll Store gift voucher
- San FranTokyo x Afro Samurai Digital Figurine and Connected T-Shirt

Selection Process
- San FranTokyo team will curate the finalists
- Finalists are showcased on San FranTokyo site for public voting