Results Announced for the 6th Shueisha Shojo and Women's Manga Grand Prize Powered by LINE Manga

On July 13, 2026, LINE Digital Frontier Corporation, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, announced the final results of the 6th Shueisha Shojo and Women's Manga Grand Prize, powered by LINE Manga. This annual award, which invites original manga works, is supported by eight editorial departments from Shueisha's popular shojo and women's comic magazines, including "Ribon," "Margaret," "Bessatsu Margaret," "Manga Mee," "Cookie," "Kimi Koi," "Coco Hana," and "Digital Margaret."

The latest edition of the grand prize ran from January 22, 2026, to May 6, 2026, allowing aspiring artists to showcase their creativity through the LINE Manga Indies submission platform. The rigorous selection process involved contributions from these esteemed editorial teams, who carefully reviewed numerous entries.

From this year’s contest, a total of 13 outstanding works were selected: including one runner-up, two special award winners, five name awardees, and five emerging talent awardees. Each awarded piece stands out not only for its narrative but also for the unique artistry presented.

Award Winners

Runner-Up (1 work)

Prize: 300,000 yen and mentorship from various editorial teams.

- Title: Kagoshima Danshi Cycling Club

Author: Anari
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Editorial Department: Digital Margaret
Judge's Comments: The lively characters captured my attention from the start. The realistic portrayal of emotions made it easy to connect with the story. The distinct depiction of various male characters added depth to the narrative. Furthermore, the integration of the Sakurajima eruption into the storyline enhanced the setting beautifully. I can’t wait to see what the author creates next!

Special Awards (2 works)

Prize: 100,000 yen each.

- Title: Is It Okay If I Watch?

Author: Manatsu
Editorial Department: Ribon/Margaret/Bessatsu Margaret/Manga Mee/Cookie/Digital Margaret

- Title: The Secret of Mekakure Fujiya-kun

Author: Misumimit
Editorial Department: Ribon/Margaret/Bessatsu Margaret/Cookie/Digital Margaret

Name Awards (5 works)

Prize: 50,000 yen each. (Names of winners are not publicly disclosed)

- Title: Housekeeping Mutsumi-kun

Author: Nashi
Editorial Department: Digital Margaret

- Title: Can’t End with Dessert (tentative)

Author: Kabuo
Editorial Department: Margaret/Bessatsu Margaret/Manga Mee/Digital Margaret

- Title: Sunflower Siblings

Author: Nayota
Editorial Department: Digital Margaret

- Title: Shield of Kamitachi

Author: Todana Nami
Editorial Department: Digital Margaret

- Title: Chasing Aoyama

Author: Satonaka Nao
Editorial Department: Digital Margaret

Emerging Talent Awards (5 works)

Prize: 50,000 yen each.

- Title: Delicious Sweet Love

Author: Fujii Anko
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Editorial Department: Coco Hana/Digital Margaret

- Title: Dog-like Boys Sniffing Out Love

Author: Tarada Mentaiko
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Editorial Department: Ribon/Digital Margaret

- Title: A Noble Young Lady, Banished to the Countryside

Author: Horieri
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Editorial Department: Margaret

- Title: Friendship of Promises

Author: Orange Star Kiri
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Editorial Department: Cookie

- Title: Heavyweight

Author: Unina
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Editorial Department: Margaret

The Shueisha Shojo and Women's Manga Grand Prize has been a launching pad for countless talents, and we can’t wait to see how this year's award-winning creators will shape the future of manga. LINE Manga continues to bolster the manga industry with commitment and innovation.

About LINE Manga

LINE Manga is an electronic comic service that allows users to enjoy manga on smartphones and tablets. With approximately 163.2 million monthly users globally as of December 2025, it ranks as the number one platform within its market. The platform launched domestic services in 2013 and has since excelled in original and exclusive content offerings. Its user-friendly vertical scrolling format caters to the growing audience of digital comic readers.