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animate Inc. will launch the "animate×Pixiv Book Cover Contest" starting January 22, 2026, on Pixiv, the illustration, manga, and novel submission platform.
The contest features two categories, "Monochrome Division" and "Full Color Division," each with different themes. Winning illustrations will be used on book covers distributed at animate stores nationwide, and posters featuring the winning artwork will be displayed at animate stores across Japan!
Illustration submissions run from January 22, 2026, through March 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. We encourage everyone to submit their work!
Contest Information
animate×Pixiv Book Cover Contest
Submission Period: January 22, 2026 to March 15, 2026, 11:59 PM
Themes:
- Monochrome Division: Character illustration themed around cream soda (monochrome)
- Full Color Division: Character illustration themed around ice cream (color)
Prizes:
Grand Prize - 4 winners (2 per division)
- Prize money: ¥50,000
- Book cover featuring the winning illustration will be distributed (at all animate stores nationwide)
- Monochrome Division: Bunkobon size (A6) book cover
- Full Color Division: Comic size (B6) book cover
- Announcement poster featuring the winning illustration will be displayed at all animate stores nationwide
Excellence Award - 6 winners (3 per division)
- Book cover featuring the winning illustration will be distributed (at all animate stores nationwide)
- Monochrome Division: Bunkobon size (A6) book cover
- Full Color Division: Comic size (B6) book cover
- Announcement poster featuring the winning illustration will be displayed at all animate stores nationwide
*Physical prizes will only be delivered to winners within Japan.
*For details, please check the Pixiv contest site.
*Content is subject to change, postponement, or cancellation due to various circumstances. Please understand in advance.
Main Visual
Artwork by Hagemori Jia
Artwork by Ugomba
Related Links
animate×Pixiv Book Cover Contest Application Site
