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LINE Manga Indie Student Grand Prize 2025 Results Released

The anticipation has come to an end as LINE Digital Frontier Co., Ltd., based in Minato, Tokyo, has announced the results of the 'LINE Manga Indie Student Grand Prize 2025' today, November 26, 2025. This award, aimed at students, was open to entries from June 23 to September 30, 2025, and welcomed all students with no experience prerequisites.

Award Details

From a vast array of submissions, ten remarkable works were recognized, including one Excellence Award, two Special Awards, five Honorable Mentions, and two Webtoon Name Awards. Winners of the Excellence and Special Awards will receive a monetary prize along with a commemorative trophy. Review comments from judges associated with 'LINE Manga WEBTOON STUDIO' were also made publicly available for each award-winning piece.

2025 Winners

• - Excellence Award (1 Work)

- Prize: ¥500,000 and a commemorative trophy.
- Title: Princess on the Tower
- Author: Atavana
- Work URL: Princess on the Tower
- Comments: The use of dynamic angles and composition truly captures the sense of adventure. The costume design is impressive. It would be beneficial to mix hand-drawn elements with digital materials for backgrounds lacking intricate designs.

• - Special Awards (2 Works)

- Prize: ¥100,000 and a commemorative trophy.
- Title: Planaria
- Author: sajame
- Work URL: Planaria
- Comments: The depiction of relationships and emotional nuances among women has been beautifully conveyed. However, the world-building could be expanded further for clarity.

- Title: The Alien Next Door
- Author: Count Seth
- Work URL: The Alien Next Door
- Comments: This story effectively portrays the contrasting dynamics between the alien and the protagonist, adding depth with realistic expressions. A scene detailing their developing friendship could enhance the narrative.

• - Honorable Mentions (5 Works)

- Prize: ¥50,000.
- Title: Until the Ice Princess Flowers Bloom
- Author: maya
- Work URL: Until the Ice Princess Flowers Bloom
- Comments: The progression of the story, culminating in a sweet ending, was very well orchestrated.

- Title: Your Heroine!
- Author: Minatokawa
- Work URL: Your Heroine!
- Comments: The characters were engaging, creating a bond with readers that leaves them wanting more.

- Title: Rewire
- Author: Leo Shoji
- Work URL: Rewire
- Comments: Despite a limited cast, the characters are captivating, particularly the antagonist.

- Title: Full Moon and Donut Hole
- Author: Ringo Fuzuki
- Work URL: Full Moon and Donut Hole
- Comments: The metaphorical representation of emotional emptiness through donuts is striking.

- Title: Recollections of a Kid
- Author: Hanjuku Tamago
- Work URL: Recollections of a Kid
- Comments: The balance of humor and seriousness creates an engaging narrative. Attention to background detail is commendable.

• - Webtoon Name Awards (2 Works)

- Prize: ¥100,000.
- Note: Details of the winning names are currently confidential.

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LINE Manga is a digital comic service that allows easy access to manga on smartphones and tablets. With approximately 150 million monthly users globally as of September 2025, it remains the largest platform in the market. Launched in Japan in 2013, it has consistently been innovative, including developing webtoon formats, and it boasts an extensive library of original and exclusive works to cater to diverse audiences.