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Akita Shoten

Publisher of Weekly Shōnen Champion (Baki, Beastars). Each Champion-family magazine runs its own newcomer award and accepts mochikomi.

This publisher only accepts submissions written in Japanese.

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Weekly Shōnen Champion

Shōnen weekly with a long history of discovering idiosyncratic talent. Monthly newcomer award plus year-round web mochikomi.

ShonenActionHorror+1 moreMangaOne-shot

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Monthly Shōnen Champion

Monthly Champion-family shōnen title. Web mochikomi accepted through the Akita Shoten portal, CLIP STUDIO SHARE supported.

ShonenActionSportsMangaOne-shot

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Bessatsu Shōnen Champion

Monthly sibling of Weekly Shōnen Champion. Accepts web mochikomi through the Akita Shoten portal.

ShonenActionComedyMangaOne-shot

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Young Champion

Seinen biweekly. Accepts web mochikomi through the Akita Shoten portal.

SeinenActionRomanceMangaOne-shot

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Champion RED

Monthly known for high-intensity action and horror. Accepts web mochikomi through the Akita Shoten portal.

SeinenActionHorror+2 moreMangaOne-shot

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Princess

Shōjo monthly with a strong line in historical and fantasy romance. Accepts web mochikomi through the Akita Shoten portal.

ShoujoRomanceFantasyMangaOne-shot

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Petit Princess

Digital shōjo sibling of Princess. Accepts web mochikomi through the Akita Shoten portal.

ShoujoRomanceFantasyMangaOne-shot

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Mystery Bonita

Shōjo/josei monthly specialising in mystery, suspense, and the occult. Accepts web mochikomi through the Akita Shoten portal.

ShoujoJoseiMystery+1 moreMangaOne-shot

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Elegance Eve / For Mrs.

Akita Shoten's josei titles for adult women. Accept web mochikomi through the Akita Shoten portal.

JoseiRomanceSlice of lifeMangaOne-shot

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Kachi COMI

Digital BL magazine published every other month. Accepts all BL sub-genres, pro or amateur, via the Akita Shoten portal.

BLRomanceMangaOne-shot

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Champion Cross

Akita Shoten's web comic platform (formerly Manga Cross). Accepts web mochikomi through the Akita Shoten portal.

SeinenGeneralMangaWebtoonOne-shot

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Souffle

Akita Shoten's web magazine for women. Accepts web mochikomi through the Akita Shoten portal.

JoseiRomanceSlice of lifeMangaOne-shot

Distribution platforms

Champion Cross

Web Mochikomi Portal