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The Results of the 2nd Manga Election

Dwango Inc. has announced the results of the highly anticipated user-driven voting event, the "2nd Manga Election", held on its popular web manga platform Niconico Manga. The voting took place from July 16 to July 30, where users voted for their favorite manga in categories like Isekai, Romantic Comedy, and Gourmet. Notably, over 120,000 votes were cast.

Highlights of the Election

Each nominated work could present its value through a special site featuring the "manifesto" of the work, its "party name", and an election-poster-style image. Voters assessed these pieces based on the manga's appeal, along with the allure of the manifesto and the creativity of their party names.

Isekai Category Results

The Isekai category saw a triumph for the hit series _Isekai Ojisan_, which has surpassed 5 million copies in circulation. The series secured first place with a total of 26,074 votes. This win has led to an announcement for a major project — an anime voice comic adaptation featuring cast members from the anime. Fans are eagerly awaiting this project, slated for release in Fall 2025.

Winning Comment from the Author: "Thank you for your continued support! I’m thrilled that _Isekai Ojisan_ won first place. Don’t miss the extravagant voice comic!" Read More Here

Romantic Comedy Category

In the Romantic Comedy category, _Oujisama no Tomodachi_ claimed victory. This series, which gained significant popularity during one-shot publication on Niconico Manga, secured 10,852 votes and announced a new short manga focusing on a character named Saikawa. This is set to be published in Winter 2025.

Author's Note: "Thanks to everyone who voted for _Oujisama no Tomodachi_! I'm overjoyed we came in first! I’ll keep working hard to create enjoyable content for you all!" Read More Here

Gourmet Category

In the newly introduced Gourmet category, _Doka Gaki Daisuki! Mochizuki-san_ emerged victorious, receiving 8,663 votes. The author plans to publish a limited-time free release of a full volume of episodes from the manga in late November 2025.

Author's Message: "Thank you for making Mochizuki-san the top choice in the Gourmet category! We are thrilled! Look forward to the free episode series!" Read More Here

Future of the Manga Election

This year's election experienced significant engagement, particularly in the Isekai category, which received the most votes. This enthusiasm reflects the growing interest in gourmet manga, thriving under the spotlight for the first time. The event promises to evolve further in 2025, with a wider scope of nominated works and innovative engagement strategies.

The specifics of the manifestos for each winning work will be communicated through Niconico Manga's official social media accounts. Demarcating the voting dynamics, each of these series has cultivated an enthusiastic reader community eager to engage with hybrid formats that connect manga and multimedia projects.

Key Details of the Upcoming Election

• - Voting Period: July 16, 2025 - July 30, 2025
• - Voting Rights: Available to everyone from 0 years old, allowing users to choose their favorite works, shaping future representative titles.
• - Vote Method: Each user can cast one vote per day for each work without needing membership registration.
• - Manifesto Content: Each work will define what will be implemented upon winning to build anticipation among their fans.

About Niconico Manga

Niconico Manga is a user-participatory platform operated by Dwango, hosting a variety of manga including popular magazine titles and user-submitted works. It encourages interaction among readers and creators, nurtured through its unique commenting features, fostering stronger community ties.

For continuous updates, visit the Niconico Manga Official Website and stay tuned for the latest on future elections and manga projects!