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New Talent Awaits: The 6th Shueisha Girls' and Women's Manga Grand Prix

LINE Digital Frontier Inc., headquartered in Tokyo’s Minato Ward, is thrilled to announce the sixth edition of the Shueisha Girls' and Women's Manga Grand Prix powered by LINE Manga Indies. This competition is a collaboration with Shueisha’s renowned girls' and women’s comic editorial departments and will officially commence on January 22, 2026.

About the Competition

This prestigious manga award aims to discover new talents through open submissions of original manga works, with participation from eight illustrious editorial teams including Ribon, Margaret, BetsuMaga, Manga Mee, Cookie, KimiKoi, Coco Hana, and Digital Margaret. These departments are calling for creative submissions, regardless of genre or format, including webtoons and horizontal (left-to-right) reading styles.

Prize Details

The grand prize winner will receive a fantastic reward of 1 million yen along with the coveted serialization rights in Shueisha magazines and on LINE Manga. Other award categories will also be honored, including:

• - 準グランプリ (Runner-Up): 300,000 yen
• - 特別賞 (Special Award): 100,000 yen
• - ネーム賞 (Name Award): 50,000 yen
• - 期待賞 (Expectation Award): 50,000 yen

Additionally, all awardees will be assigned an editorial manager from one of the participating magazines to assist in their future endeavors.

Previous Success Stories

This competition has a rich history of uncovering extraordinary talents, with previous winners sharing their inspiring experiences:

• - Kawahara Uka, a runner-up from the previous edition, noted, "The absence of strict page limits made it accessible, leading to my work being recognized with just five pages. I encourage everyone to apply!"
• - Yuu, another runner-up, emphasized the positive impact of setting a goal for the award: "The application process was a significant stimulus for crafting my stories, culminating in my ongoing series 'Hanbun Uso Demo, Kimi ga Suki' in KimiKoi. It’s a valuable experience, so challenge yourself!"

Submission Guidelines

• - Application Period: January 22, 2026 - May 6, 2026, by 11:59 PM.
• - Genres and Formats: No restrictions on performance; both manga and name submissions are welcomed. Typically, a minimum of three episodes is recommended for serialized works.

To ensure that your submission meets the criteria, please check the detailed guidelines on our official contest page: Shueisha Manga Contest.

Selection Schedule

• - Submission Deadline: May 6, 2026
• - 1st Round Results Announcement: June 12, 2026
• - Final Results Declaration: July 13, 2026

A rigorous selection process will take place in which submissions will first undergo initial screenings by editorial departments, followed by final evaluations where award recipients will be determined. Notably, there will not be a preliminary announcement for submissions in the name category.

Join Us!

With the sixth installment of the Shueisha Girls' and Women's Manga Grand Prix, we invite aspiring artists and writers to share their stories and showcase their unique styles. Once again, LINE Manga strives to facilitate growth and vitality in the manga industry through this exceptional opportunity. Who knows, the next big hit could come from your imagination!

For those eager to participate, be sure to visit LINE Manga WEBTOON STUDIO for more information on our original webtoon and manga production processes. Let’s create something amazing together!