Exciting New Contest: Eburysuta's Women’s Manga Adaptation Award 2026!

Eburysuta's Exciting New Contest: The Women’s Manga Adaptation Award 2026!

The Eburysuta Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is thrilled to announce the launch of the highly anticipated Eburysuta Women’s Manga Adaptation Award 2026 in collaboration with MechaComic. This contest aims to highlight original narratives that can be adapted into popular manga for women.

A Boost in Opportunities!

This year, the contest expands its range of themes, inviting participation from a broader audience. The awards are more generous than ever, promising significant prizes that can elevate aspiring authors to new heights. A key feature of this contest is the involvement of the renowned voice actor Aoi Shouta as a special judge! Winning entries in the “Voice Award” category will be transformed into voice dramas, showcasing talents in an innovative way.

Contest Overview

The Eburysuta Women’s Manga Adaptation Award serves to discover original stories ideal for female-targeted manga adaptations. Here are the details of the contest awards:

- Grand Prize: 1 million yen and a guaranteed manga adaptation at MechaComic.
- Silver Prize: 100,000 yen and consideration for a manga adaptation.
- Bronze Prize: 10,000 yen and feedback from the editorial board of MechaComic.
- Voice Award: Voice drama adaptation by Aoi Shouta along with consideration for a manga adaptation and comments from the special judge himself.

Meet Our Special Judge: Aoi Shouta

Aoi Shouta, born on August 11 and hailing from Fukui, made his voice acting debut in 2011. He is known for his roles in popular series such as Uta no Prince-sama, Cardfight!! Vanguard, and Phantasy Star Online 2 Animation. His diverse talents span voice acting, singing, acting, and performing on stage. Aoi continually expands his creative horizons since releasing his first mini-album in June 2013.

Aoi has shared his excitement regarding the newly established Voice Award, stating: "I look forward to lending my voice to the winning story, bringing characters and action to life! I'm eager to see the unique hero concepts you create and to deliver delightful, engaging tales! Romance comedies are definitely welcome too! Expecting to meet loads of fresh stories from all of you!"

Contest Timeline

- Submission Period: June 15, 2026 (12:00) to September 13, 2026 (27:59)
- First Results Announcement: Late October 2026
- Second Results Announcement: Late November 2026
- Final Results Announcement: Late January 2027

Submission Requirements

To enter, participants must submit works of at least 50,000 words, with stories aimed at women in their 20s to 40s. Works should include elements of romance or human relationships, ensuring engaging narratives.

About MechaComic Original

MechaComic has gained a strong following for its adaptations from Eburysuta's original works. Past hits include adaptations that have generated impressive sales and have even been adapted into dramas, showcasing the quality of narratives selected from Eburysuta's platform.

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About Eburysuta

Founded in 2010, Eburysuta is a creative platform supporting various genres ranging from romance to fantasy. Eburysuta provides opportunities for writers to get published and even adapted into various media forms. Their aim is to create a community where everyone shines—making every story matter!

To learn more about this exciting contest and to get involved, please visit our special contest page: Eburysuta Novel Award 2026.

We can't wait to read your amazing stories!