Worldwide Illustration Contest "Next ILLUST Award 2025" Exhibition to be Held at Gallery Ecri in Shibuya from May 22nd (Friday)!

May 13, 2026

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Worldwide Illustration Contest "Next ILLUST Award 2025" Exhibition to be Held at Gallery Ecri in Shibuya from May 22nd (Friday)!
PIE International Inc. will host the award exhibition for the worldwide illustration contest "Next ILLUST Award 2025" at Gallery Ecri in Shibuya starting May 22nd. Sixty award-winning and selected works, chosen from 1,280 entries from around the globe, will be displayed, with a touring exhibition planned for various locations worldwide, starting in Japan.
Source: PR Times
Date: May 13, 2026

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PIE International Inc. will host the award exhibition for the worldwide illustration contest "Next ILLUST Award 2025" at Gallery Ecri in Shibuya starting May 22nd. Sixty award-winning and selected works, chosen from 1,280 entries from around the globe, will be displayed, with a touring exhibition planned for various locations worldwide, starting in Japan.

Citation: Worldwide Illustration Contest "Next ILLUST Award 2025" Exhibition to be Held at Gallery Ecri in Shibuya from May 22nd (Friday)! (May 13, 2026), PR Times
Source: PR Times
Date: May 13, 2026

PIE International Inc. will host the award exhibition for the worldwide illustration contest "Next ILLUST Award 2025" at Gallery Ecri in Shibuya starting May 22nd. Sixty award-winning and selected works, chosen from 1,280 entries from around the globe, will be displayed, with a touring exhibition planned for various locations worldwide, starting in Japan.

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PIE International Inc. (Toshima-ku) will hold the award exhibition for the worldwide illustration contest "Next ILLUST Award 2025" at Gallery Ecri (Shibuya-ku), Japan, starting May 22nd (Friday). "Next ILLUST Award 2025" Exhibition This exhibition will showcase a total of 60 award-winning and selected works, including the Gold Prize winner, chosen from 1,280 entries received from Japan and around the world. The exhibition will take place at Gallery Ecri in Shibuya, operated by the S Editorial Department! Furthermore, the main visual for this exhibition features the work of Mr. Marui, who won the Gold Prize in this contest. ・Gold Prize ・Silver Prize ・Bronze Prize ・Individual Award ・Special Mention Award ・Selected Works [Japan] ●Venue: Gallery Ecri ARK Jinnan 2F, 1-13-3 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0041 ●Period: May 22 (Fri) - May 25 (Mon), 2026 ●Opening Hours: ・May 22 (Fri), May 25 (Mon) 17:00-20:00 ・May 23 (Sat), May 24 (Sun) 14:00-20:00 ★Free admission, no reservation required ★Latest information: Gallery Ecri X @galleryecrii https://select-type.com/p/?p=25ViN4tb47k This exhibition will be held sequentially in various locations worldwide, starting with Japan! Latest information about the exhibition will be announced on the following SNS accounts and website. [USA] ●Venue: Kinokuniya USA stores [Southeast Asia, etc.] ●Venue: Kinokuniya Asia-Pacific stores ・Kikan S / Small S Official X: @kikan_s_ss ・Gallery Ecri X: @galleryecrii ・PIE COMIC ART Instagram: pie_comic_art ・PIE International Discord: https://discord.com/invite/JGEw7fd4K5 *Adjustments are currently being made for China and other countries. *Events are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Please be aware. What is the Worldwide Illustration Contest "Next ILLUST Award 2025"? Launched in 2024 as the "Next ILLUST Award" with an expanded scale, this is a worldwide illustration contest open to everyone. Regardless of art materials, age, or nationality, original works drawn by oneself were solicited from Japan and around the world, with over 1,200 entries received. Three renowned illustrators, Range Murata, Mai Yoneyama, and Sakusya2, along with the Kikan S editorial department, PIE COMIC ART editorial department, Kinokuniya USA, Kinokuniya Asia-Pacific, COMICUP, and Marginals, served as judges to select the Gold Prize winner and other award-winning and selected works. Details of the award-winning and selected/semi-selected works can be found in "SS (Small S)" No. 85 magazine and on the special website. ・Gold Prize ・Silver Prize ・Bronze Prize ・Individual Award ・Special Mention Award ・Selected Works ・Semi-Selected Works ・Encouragement Award (Special website exclusive) "SS (Small S)" No. 85 cover image, results announcement page inside "SS (Small S)" No. 85 ◆"SS (Small S)" No. 85 https://www.s-ss-s.com/ss/85 ◆"Next ILLUST Award 2025" Special Website (Japanese) https://www.s-ss-s.com/c/NextILLUSTAward2025-JP ◆"Next ILLUST Award 2025" Special Website (English) https://www.s-ss-s.com/c/NextILLUSTAward2025-EN Scenes from the "Next ILLUST Award 2025" selection process, Scenes from the "Next ILLUST Award 2025" selection process ●Number of Entries [Japan] Via Kikan S website submission form 993 entries [China] Via COMICUP special website 67 entries [Worldwide] Via PIE International Discord 220 entries Total 1,280 entries ●Judges (honorifics omitted) ・Range Murata ・Mai Yoneyama ・Sakusya2 ・Kikan S Editorial Department ・PIE COMIC ART Editorial Department ・Kinokuniya USA ・Kinokuniya Asia-Pacific ・COMICUP ・Marginals ●Co-organizers ・PIE International Inc. / S Editorial Department

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