Live Digital Art Battle: Where Talent & Imagination Collide!

Presented by Wacom & Toon Boom Animation and hosted by VTDI, watch as artists create stunning digital illustrations inspired by the Isekai Saga theme in just 50 minutes. Experience the thrill as talent, imagination and speed collide in this high-stakes challenge!

View Last Year's Battle Highlights

Final Battle Format & Structure

Theme Reveal

Artists receive a surprise theme inspired by the AnimeCom Fest

storyline at the battle's star

Time Limit

45 minutes to complete a digital illustration from scratch

Judging

Evaluated by industry professionals and fan voting

Equipment

All artists use Wacom tablets and their preferred digital art

software

Eligibility

Open to emerging and professional digital artists based in Jamaica
Must be 18 years or older to enter

Artwork Requirements

Must reflect the assigned theme
Must be original and created during the live event
Use of AI tools or pre-existing assets is strictly prohibited

Conduct & Submission

Artists must maintain professionalism throughout
Final pieces projected on-screen for judging
Winners are determined by judges and audience votes

Competition Rules

Spectacular Prizes

1st Place

Wacom Digital Tablet + 1-Year Toon Boom Harmony

Premium License

2nd Place

Toon Boom Harmony Advanced License

3rd Place

Toon Boom Harmony Essentials License

All Winners

Official AnimeCom Fest 2025 merchandise and promotional

features across our channels

The Rounds

On day 1, Saturday August 9, 2025, attendees can visit the VTDI Booth and sign up for the digital art battle by drawing and colouring their favourite Anime character for 10 minutes on the Wacom Drawing Cintiq tablets provided. At the end of the day VTDI officials will review the entries and select 6 finalists, who will battle it out on stage on day 2 for the grand prizes.

On day 2, each of the six finalists will be welcomed on stage to draw an original anime character based on a character profile/description.

Each participant will have 10 minutes to draw and colour their characters, in front of the live audience. After the 6 semifinalists are completed their drawings. The audience will choose 3 finalists based on the entries.

The 3 finalists will then battle it out by drawing an illustration based on a theme, and the audience will choose the first, second and third place winner. The winners will walk away with the prizes above and bragging rights!