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LINE Manga's Exciting Nominations at the Tateyomi Manga Award 2025

In an exciting announcement, LINE Digital Frontier, headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has revealed that three of its original works from the LINE Manga WEBTOON STUDIO are nominated for the Tateyomi Manga Award 2025 in the domestic section. This user-participation manga award, hosted by Comic Natalie, focuses on vertical-scrolling comics and aims to celebrate both domestic and international works.

The nominated titles include:

• - "Rebirth Magic Works Too Well! If I Live My Life Again, I'm Spoiled by My Former Subordinate Who Became the King" (Original by Krein, Manufactured by MUGEN FACTORY)
• - "Secret Star Live" (Created by Yayoigusa)
• - "My Fourth Husband" (Created by Chunami Akio)

The Tateyomi Manga Award distinguishes itself by allowing users to recommend and vote for their favorite vertical comics. In its 2025 edition, it consists of both domestic and foreign categories. Those works that receive the most recommendations from users are selected for nomination, followed by a second round of user voting to determine the rankings for each category.

About the Nominated Works

The nominated titles from the LINE Manga WEBTOON STUDIO aim to captivate audiences worldwide. This studio has been committed to delivering beloved original webtoons and horizontal comics through various initiatives, including the LINE Manga Indies submission service and the division-based webtoon studio launched in 2023. The studio actively seeks inputs from creators, fostering a collaborative environment for the creation of new works.

To celebrate these nominations, LINE Manga is running a special campaign that increases the availability of free episodes for the nominated titles. Readers can take advantage of this opportunity:

• - "Rebirth Magic Works Too Well! If I Live My Life Again, I'm Spoiled by My Former Subordinate Who Became the King" - 5 free chapters available
• - "Secret Star Live" - 10 free chapters available
• - "My Fourth Husband" - 5 free chapters available

These free episodes will be available from December 1, 2025, to December 22, 2025. Be sure to check them out and also participate in the voting process!

Moreover, the Tateyomi Manga Award 2025 has also nominated 15 original WEBTOON works from LINE Manga in the international category. Voting will take place until December 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Both domestic and international categories are worth your attention.

LINE Manga's Commitment to Growth

LINE Manga continues to strive for the growth and revitalization of the manga market by enhancing its various initiatives. The Tateyomi Manga Award serves as an excellent platform for fostering new talent and celebrating unique stories.

Overview of the Tateyomi Manga Award

The Tateyomi Manga Award, organized by Comic Natalie, aims at recognizing captivating vertical-scrolling manga works, featuring both domestic and international categories for the 2025 edition. It initiates with user recommendations to gather popular titles, followed by a formal voting session to finalize the rankings for each category.

Key Dates:

• - Nominations Announcement & Voting: December 1, 2025, 12:00 PM - December 22, 2025, 12:00 PM
• - Results Announcement: February 2026 (planned)

Additional Campaign Information

• - Explore the full line-up of original WEBTOON works nominated for the Tateyomi Manga Award via the LINE Manga app. Please note that installation of the app is required to access the content.

Catch a Glimpse of the Nominated Works

1. "Rebirth Magic Works Too Well! If I Live My Life Again, I'm Spoiled by My Former Subordinate Who Became the King": Dive into a unique fantasy where a countess will enjoy a second chance at life, finding herself in love and chaos.
2. "Secret Star Live": Follow the story of a girl aspiring to become a star in the idol world and her complicated relationship with her secretive Vtuber collaborator.
3. "My Fourth Husband": Discover a mysterious romance filled with rumors of a curse that follows a countess who is now entangled in a tumultuous marriage.

About LINE Manga WEBTOON STUDIO

LINE Manga WEBTOON STUDIO is dedicated to producing original webtoons and horizontal manga. They are constantly looking for new projects and creative talents to join their innovative efforts in the manga industry.

Learn More about LINE Manga

LINE Manga offers an easy way for users to enjoy a vast array of manga on smartphones and tablets. With over 150 million monthly users globally, it is a leading platform in the digital comics space, providing exclusive and original titles tailored for the vertical-scroll format.