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LINE Manga WEBTOON Grand Prize 2025 Results Announced

LINE Digital Frontier Co., Ltd., based in Minato-ku, Tokyo, has announced the results for its largest manga award, the LINE Manga WEBTOON Grand Prize 2025. The award ceremony commenced on November 21, 2025, and concluded on February 15, 2026, with the final outcomes declared on June 30, 2026.

Overview of the Grand Prize

The LINE Manga WEBTOON Grand Prize is a prestigious event aimed at recognizing original webtoons and horizontal manga. This year’s award involved a thorough judging process, which included evaluations from the in-house LINE Manga WEBTOON STUDIO alongside contributions from renowned authors such as T.Jun, yaongyi, and several others participating as special judges.

With over 88,831 votes cast by readers, the prize pool was highly competitive. In total, 12 impressive works were selected, showcasing the creative talent present in the manga community.

Grand Prize Winner

The coveted Grand Prize, which includes 10 million yen in cash and a guaranteed serialization in LINE Manga alongside global distribution rights, was awarded to the work titled “Saizen-Sen Kekkon” by the author Yomogimoti to. The jury praised this work as being highly polished in presentation, with strong character development and an intriguing plot that captivates readers and leaves them eager for more.

Yomogimoti to's Achievement

• - Title: Saizen-Sen Kekkon
• - Author: Yomogimoti to
• - Work URL: View Here

The award holds significance as it marks the highest financial recognition in LINE Manga’s history, further encouraging aspiring creators to pursue their dreams in the manga industry.

Additional Winning Works

Apart from the Grand Prize, the competition recognized several other exceptional works:

Excellence Award

• - Title: Bitter Caramel Complex
• - Author: Tsuki Hatsuka
• - Prize: 3 million yen and serialization rights.
• - Work URL: View Here

Reader's Choice Award

• - Title: The Scary Kozue Neighbor
• - Author: Saki Haru
• - Prize: 3 million yen and featured publication.
• - Work URL: View Here

Special Judges Awards

Several authors received special recognition, with prizes awarded for their creativity and storytelling, including:

• - Title: The Dragon and the Blind Girl by Chakande
• - Title: I’m Too Good for One Person by Yamashiro Wataru

Conclusion

The LINE Manga WEBTOON Grand Prize 2025 has successfully highlighted the growing talent pool in the manga scene. With a focus on original and innovative storytelling, the platform aims to support and showcase a diverse range of creators in the WEBTOON industry. LINE Manga's commitment to fostering this creative ecosystem continues to draw attention and engagement from millions of readers and creators alike.

As the manga market evolves, LINE Manga is dedicated to further promoting its artists and enhancing the overall manga experience for its users worldwide. Readers and creators are encouraged to keep an eye on the exciting future of webtoons as these talented creators continue their journeys.

For More Information

To learn more about the award-winning works and to explore the creative talents behind them, please visit the official results page: LINE Manga WEBTOON Grand Prize 2025 Results.