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Literary awards, light novels, anime adaptations and web novel contests from Japan — translated from our Japanese newsroom, with facts and analysis kept apart.
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Web novels & contests Weekly digest
Japan Web Novel Trends This Week: Narou and Kakuyomu (Oct 5-11, 2026)
A weekly look at Narou's courtly reversals and Kakuyomu's dungeon adventures, plus an open call for the 5th DRECOM Media Award.
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Web novels & contests
5th Drecom Media Awards: Entries Open Through January 8, 2027
The 5th Drecom Media Awards opened October 9, 2026. Learn how to enter via Shosetsuka ni Narou (Syosetu), prize details, deadlines, and rules on rights and generative AI.