Hakusensha Next Award 2025 Winners Announced & E-book Fair Held!

The award-winning works for the "Hakusensha Next Award" 2025, which honors new works with particularly high sales within the year, have been decided. We will be awarding 10 works in the General Division and 3 works in the BL Division, recognizing those with the top initial sales speed for first volumes and standalone e-books distributed by Hakusensha in 2025. We extend our deepest gratitude not only to the award-winning authors but also to all the authors who write wonderful works for our company and to our supportive readers.

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● Award-Winning Works List *In Japanese alphabetical order*

[General Division]

"The Melancholy of the Beloved Empress" by Kiyone Kei

Mingxia becomes the concubine of Emperor Qinglan of the Akatsuki Empire. Mingxia was determined to become a soldier to protect Qinglan, who was constantly targeted by assassins, but thought Qinglan's decision to marry her was a prank and was dissatisfied. However, Qinglan had intentions of not wanting to put Mingxia in danger. Their marital life, filled with misunderstandings, unfolds!? A court romance between childhood friends!

"I Want to Be Loved by Inukai-san" by Hino Yūki

Ayase Ito, who transferred from the city to a local printing company, meets Inukai-san, a craftsman with a strict personality who appears intimidating at first glance. She's captivated by his passionate work ethic! She wants to get closer but can't, and he seems uninterested in romance. But then... an adult relationship suddenly begins! Wait, am I misunderstanding something!? A love story that begins with a misunderstanding for a woman who wants to be loved and doted on by an adult! I just want to be loved by Inukai-san! That's all!?

"In Such a Small World" by Natsuki Takaya

Onodera Sui (23) quits her job and leaves home. Her neighbor, Seto Iku (21), suddenly barges into her house. Apparently, his pet dog, Tino, wandered into Sui's balcony. This encounter will gently blend into Sui's life. "The only person I want to be popular with is Onodera-san."

"The Taciturn General Loves His Zero-Magic Wife Too Much ~Why Can I Hear My Husband's Inner Monologue!?~"

Original Story: Yuunomi Denkyuu, Art: Yuunou Mitsuba

In the Kinran Kingdom, where magical power determines everything, Miharu (Meishun) was born with zero magic and lived each day scorned by those around her. However, her potential was recognized, and she was married to the immensely powerful demon general, Liu (Ryu). Miharu was terrified of Liu's reputation for being "cruel and cold," but during their first meeting, she accidentally stumbled and kissed him. As she was apologizing with a deep bow, she suddenly heard Liu's inner monologue: "Is such a cute girl my wife? Is this a dream...?" The heartwarming, devoted fantasy of a new bride who can read minds and a ghost general whose thoughts are an open book begins!

"Thunderclap in March" by Junko Ike

"Did you forget your boyfriend's face?" Yori, a lonely high school girl who repeated a grade due to an accident. She was enjoying her daily fan activities alone when a handsome guy suddenly appeared and stepped on her handmade uchiwa (fan). Outraged, Yori realizes this unethical guy is actually Yayoi-kun, her childhood friend whom she used to dote on like a younger brother! Yayoi-kun, who used to be small, cute, and always crying, is now aggressively pursuing her, saying he'll "marry her as promised"...!? Her childhood friend whom she hasn't seen in 10 years is somehow dangerous!?

"I, Known as the Poisonous Woman of High Society ~My Arm Was Broken by a Charming Count's Son, So He Must Take Responsibility~"

Manga: Kairi Shimotsuki, Original: Mikan Kurasu

I've always been good at reading the room. That's why I'm playing the villain role as my stepsister Marine, who wishes to be a tragic heroine, wants me to. If I don't, my father, who adores Marine, will withhold meals from me. Marine's target at tonight's ball is Count Balgoa's son, Rio. —Yes, yes, I'll pour wine over Marine's head as she wishes, so you two get together and be lovey-dovey... Or so I thought, but when the Count's son grabbed my wrist, it made a dull *crack*—?

"Therefore, I Think I Will Get a Divorce" Manga: Kominata, Original: Hibiki Sayama

"So, I think I'll get a divorce. I still haven't seen my husband's face." Tiese Notech, the protagonist, married into a ducal family as payment for her debts. However, her husband, Ian, completely avoided her, and they never met for five years. Reaching her limit, Tiese decides to repay her debts to divorce her husband. The condition for the job she was given was to fix the XXX of Ian's friend, Baron Servan...!? Why doesn't Ian appear before Tiese? And will Tiese be able to divorce him smoothly (or not!?)? A romance of misunderstandings between a handsome baron with a past and an ornamental duchess!

"Jirai Glico" Manga: Akira Akatsuki, Original: Yūgo Aosaki

Iori Iminashi, a high school girl who desires peace. She is surprisingly strong in competitions. At the request of her friend Kōda-chan, Iori decides to participate in the contest for the use of the rooftop during the school festival, known as the "Guen Match." Her opponent in the finals is Kashiwagi-senpai, the student council representative and a two-time defending champion of the "Guen Match." The judge presents a game that everyone has experienced, but with a twist...?

"Tsukumo Gomi" by panpanya

This collection includes over 15 works, such as the title piece, arrangements of early works from 10 years after their debut for the "Paradise" Spring panpanya Festival, "Invitation to the Crab 2," "Memories of Understanding," "You Don't Know Pineapple," "decoy'23 Spring," and other works depicting the intersecting daily lives of animals and humans unique to the panpanya world. Includes a diary.

"I Became King After Eating Monster Meat"

Manga: Karin Suzuragi, Original: Daken, Character Design: Shiba

Prince Mars, 12, lives in fear of assassination. Because his food is poisoned, he survives by eating monster meat. Then one night, a red-haired beauty appears and says, "You have potential. Become my disciple." From a single misunderstanding, the boy becomes the strongest king (though he didn't want to be at all)—! The first comic adaptation of a work by Daken, the rising new author who caused a sensation with "Who Killed the Heroes?"!

[BL Division]

"Always With You on the Way Home" by Shiro-ri

Tsubasa, a second-year high school student, has a crush on his best friend Yūshi, who is the opposite of Tsubasa's vague personality, being cool and manly. He never confesses his feelings, content to remain good friends and walk home together every day, but then he sees Yūshi being confessed to by a girl!? A thrilling youth DK (high school boy) love that starts with a kiss!

"Ineligible Brothers [Complete Edition]" by Ringo no Mi

"The man embracing someone on the other side of the screen was, indeed, my older brother—" High school student Yahiro can't look his older brother in the eye and has sleepless nights since a friend sent him a gay video. The person in the video was undoubtedly his older brother, Kihachi. Yahiro can't help but be conscious of his brother, whose appearance is so different from the brother who takes care of him every morning... A forbidden sibling BL!

"If I Could See You Again" by Mo-ko Aiba

Popular Actor x Ordinary Salaryman, a love long ago, abandoned— Flat salaryman Hirai Seiji dated the now-popular actor Sera Chiaki in their student days. Five years have passed since he stepped aside for Chiaki's entertainment career. He goes to a premiere event for Chiaki's starring movie... ?