The isekai universe is about to gain new protagonists and authors! Starting July 7, 2025, the MyAnimeList x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2025 – THE ISEKAI presented by KADOKAWA, a worldwide contest seeking to find the next great story in the genre.
Contest brings together Kadokawa, MyAnimeList and Honeyfeed
The initiative is the result of a collaboration between Kadokawa Corporationplatform Honeyfeed website MyAnimeList, who joined forces to discover creative talent around the world. As explained by Satoshi Arima, editor-in-chief of MF Books, the idea is to find authors capable of creating stories with the same impact as titles like Overlord, Re:ZERO, Mushoku Tensei, Sword Art Online , and Tate no Yuusha.
Aneko Yusagi participates as a special judge
The contest will feature Aneko Yusagi, author of The Rising of the Shield Hero, as a special judge. This means the finalists will have the chance to receive direct feedback from one of the biggest names in the isekai genre today. This represents a rare opportunity for writers who wish to transform their ideas into light novels published in Japan.
Dates, prizes, and how to participate
The contest will be held on the Honeyfeed, with public voting via MyAnimeList. See below for key dates:
- Application period: July 7 to September 29, 2025
- Jury voting: September 30 to November 16
- Public voting (finals): November 17 to December 15
- Final result: February 9, 2026
Among the prizes, the Grand Prize will receive US$5,000, plus the possibility of publication in Japan by Kadokawa. However, if no text meets the publisher's standards, this prize may not be awarded. The other winners will receive US$3,000 each.
So, if you have a unique idea for a parallel world, this could be your chance to shine!
For more details, visit the official contest website: MyAnimeList Contest 2025.
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