MyAnimeList and Honeyfeed Announce the Return of NOVELOUS Worlds for 2026, Powered by Shogakukan
NOVELOUS Worlds 2026 Opens Global Search for Romantic Comedy and Psychological Horror Stories
TOKYO – February 3, 2026 – MyAnimeList and Honeyfeed are proud to announce the return of NOVELOUS Worlds as part of the MyAnimeList x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2026, inviting writers from around the world to craft original Rom-Com and Psychological Horror stories. Powered by Shogakukan, this year’s contest offers aspiring authors the opportunity to reach new audiences by having their work featured on NOVELOUS, the official light novel reading app for North America. Unlike traditional writing contests, NOVELOUS Worlds highlights more than just its winners. The top ten finalist novels will be showcased on the NOVELOUS app during the public voting period, allowing thousands of light novel fans across North America to discover emerging talent.
Contest Information
Entry Fee: Free
Writing Platform: Honeyfeed
Voting Platform: NOVELOUS
Novel Entry Period: February 16, 2026, at 20:00 EST – May 10, 2026, at 23:59 EDT
Judges Voting Period: May 11 – June 28, 2026
Public Voting Period (Finals): June 29, 2026, at 21:00 EDT – July 27, 2026, at 23:59 EDT
Winners Announced: August 12, 2026
Prizes
- Most Voted “Rom-Com” Entry: US$3,000
- Most Voted “Psychological Horror” Entry: US$3,000
- Jury Choice Award (Across Both Prompts): US$3,000
Spotlight: All 10 finalist entries will be featured on the NOVELOUS app during the voting phase.
NOVELOUS Worlds continues MyAnimeList and Honeyfeed’s mission to bridge global creators with the Japanese light novel industry, offering writers a platform to showcase their stories alongside professionally published works.
For complete contest details, submission guidelines, and updates, please visit:
https://mhwc.myanimelist.net/202602/