How many works won awards in the 32nd session?

Nine works were selected from a total of 3,719 submissions.

When will the books be released?

Releases will begin sequentially starting from June 10, 2026.

Which imprints will publish these books?

They will be published under Dengeki Bunko, Media Works Bunko, and Dengeki no Shinbungei.

Dengeki Novel Prize, the Gateway for Novelists, Kicks Off Sequential Book Releases of 32nd Award-Winning Works Starting in June! 9 Titles Selected from 3,719 Submissions

Q: What is the Dengeki Novel Prize?

It is a novel competition hosted by KADOKAWA to discover and nurture new authors.

Published Apr 3, 2026 9:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 2, 2026 1:01 PM ・ 14 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

KADOKAWA's "Dengeki Novel Prize" will sequentially release the 9 award-winning books from its 32nd session starting in June 2026. This initiative, which selected the winners from 3,719 submissions, aims to discover and nurture the next generation of entertainers.

The Dengeki Novel Prize, a gateway for novelists, will begin the sequential release of the 32nd award-winning works starting in June! 9 works selected from 3,719 submissions.

Kadokawa Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Director, Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO: Tsuyoshi Natsuno) is pleased to announce that the "Dengeki Novel Prize," which it hosts with the aim of discovering and nurturing entertainers who will create the next generation, will begin the sequential release of the 32nd award-winning books from June 2026.

First, the Silver Prize winner, "Welcome to the Apocalypse Battleship Tea Room of the Sand Maidens" will be released on June 10th.

Please look forward to the publication of 9 works selected from a total of 3,719 submissions.

・ Dengeki Novel Prize Official Website: https://dengekitaisho.jp/ ・ Dengeki Novel Prize Official X: https://x.com/dengeki_taisho

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※ Titles are as of the award. They may be changed for the book publication. ※ Release dates are subject to change.

Released by Dengeki Bunko

**Grand Prize & Hirasaka Kousa Award ** * Double Award * **"Shinpen Koten Shinchu"** Author: Koihto Akatsu Release Date: Scheduled for October 9, 2026

**Gold Prize** **"I Want to Kill the Diva"** Author: Nobunobu Kijutsu Release Date: Scheduled for July 10, 2026

**Gold Prize** **"Goodbye Iris Witch"** Author: Sanao Morikami Release Date: Scheduled for July 10, 2026

**Silver Prize** **"Welcome to the Apocalypse Battleship Tea Room of the Sand Maidens"** Author: Kazusan Kurata Release Date: Scheduled for June 10, 2026 Price: 902 JPY (820 JPY + Tax) ISBN: 9784049169270 Bibliographic Information: https://www.kadokawa.co.jp/product/322510000729/

**Silver Prize** **"The Travelogue of the Black-hearted Princess and the Natural Dragon"** Author: Okina Jindai Release Date: Scheduled for September 10, 2026

**Incentive Award** **"Angel Fall//Under Shaft"** Author: Koki Senzaki Release Date: Scheduled for August 7, 2026

Released by Media Works Bunko

**Media Works Bunko Award** **"Ame, Tokidoki Konpeito"** Author: Hinata Shibano Release Date: Scheduled for June 25, 2026

**Incentive Award** **"Regretful Gastronomic Journey"** Author: Yuki Kusamori Release Date: Scheduled for July 24, 2026

Released as Literary Hardcovers

**Dengeki no Shinbungei Award** **"Kaijuu no Musume"** Author: Touka Nagatsuki Release Date: Scheduled for Summer 2026

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What is the "Dengeki Novel Prize"?

The "Dengeki Novel Prize" began in 1993 as the "Dengeki Game 3 Big Awards," a stepping stone for new writers and illustrators, and was renamed to "Dengeki Grand Prize" from the 12th session (2004 recruitment). Furthermore, from the 31st session (2023 recruitment), only the novel division (Dengeki Novel Prize) has been publicly solicited, and the name was changed to "Dengeki Novel Prize" from the 33rd session (2025 recruitment).

The novel division of the "Dengeki Novel Prize" has produced many popular authors, including "Accel World" (Author: Reki Kawahara, 15th Grand Prize), "86 - Eighty-Six" (Author: Asato Asato, 23rd Grand Prize), "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas" (Author: Yoru Sumino, 15th Grand Prize - *Correction: The text actually lists 'Kimi wa Tsuki ni Hikari Kagayaku' by Sano Tetsuya for 23rd Grand Prize. 'I Want to Eat Your Pancreas' is a different work.*), "The Colors of the Night" (Author: Yoru Sumino, 26th Media Works Bunko Award - *Correction: The text lists 'Kimi wa Tsuki ni Hikari Kagayaku' for 23rd Grand Prize, and 'Konya, Sekai kara Kono Koi ga Kiete mo' by Misaki Ichijo for 26th Media Works Bunko Award. 'I Want to Eat Your Pancreas' is not mentioned.*), and "I Can't Put a Collar on the Witch" (Author: Yumi Yume, 30th Award).

Many of these works have expanded beyond novels into various media such as anime, comics, live-action films, games, and stage plays. In the 2024 fiscal year, TV anime adaptations of "Spice and Wolf" (Author: Isuna Hasekura, 12th Silver Prize), "The Many Faces of Voice Actors" (Author: Kō Nimotsu, 26th Grand Prize), and "I'm a Guild Receptionist, but I'm Not Sticking Around to Fight Monsters (Too Much) " (Author: Mato Kosaka, 27th Gold Prize) were broadcast. In the 2025 fiscal year, the TV anime "Your Forma" (Author: Mareho Kikushi, 27th Grand Prize) was broadcast. In addition, TV anime adaptations of "The Prince's Him" (Author: Toru Shirogane, 28th Grand Prize) and "Even Replicas Can Fall in Love." (Author: Don Haruna, 29th Grand Prize) have been decided.

### ● What is "Dengeki Bunko"?

A paperback imprint launched in June 1993. Dengeki Bunko has published original entertainment works across genres, including fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, and romantic comedy. Many currently active popular authors were born from the "Dengeki Grand Prize," a gateway for new writers and illustrators that started in the same year as the imprint's founding. It also features various media mix developments such as anime, comics, live-action films, games, music, and events. "Dengeki Bunko" is enjoyed by a wide range of readers. Releases are typically around the 10th of each month.

### ● What is "Media Works Bunko"?

A paperback imprint launched in December 2009. It publishes novels across various genres as entertainment novels, including romance, mystery, and historical fiction. Media mix developments such as comic and live-action film adaptations are also active, and it is enjoyed by a wide range of readers. Releases are typically around the 25th of each month.

### ● What is "Dengeki no Shinbungei"?

A hardcover imprint launched in January 2019. Under the concept "WEB-born entertainment novels released by Dengeki. The next interesting thing is here," it re-discovers the "interesting" aspects of web novels and blows a new wind into the B6 hardcover genre from the perspective of Dengeki Bunko's "anything goes if it's interesting." Media mix developments such as comics and anime adaptations are also underway. Releases are around the 17th of each month.

Related Information

Dengeki Novel Prize Official Website: https://dengekitaisho.jp/ Dengeki Novel Prize Official X: https://x.com/dengeki_taisho

Dengeki Bunko Official Website: https://dengekibunko.jp/ Dengeki Bunko Official X: https://x.com/bunko_dengeki

Media Works Bunko Official Website: https://mwbunko.com/ Media Works Bunko Official X: https://x.com/mwbunko

Dengeki no Shinbungei Official Website: https://dengekibunko.jp/special/shinbungei/ Dengeki no Shinbungei Official X: https://x.com/D_shinbungei

Keywords: Dengeki Novel Prize, Dengeki Bunko, Media Works Bunko, Dengeki no Shinbungei, Novel Prize, Dengeki Grand Prize, Public Recruitment New Writer Award, Novel New Writer Award, Light Novel, Ranobe

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