Hakusensha's 'Manga-Lab!' Announces 'Melo Danshi' (Meltingly Handsome Men) Contest

Starting May 25, 2026, at 12:00 PM, 'Manga-Lab!', the all-genre manga submission site operated by Hakusensha, will host the 'Melo Danshi (Meltingly Handsome Men) Contest'.

The term 'Melo-i' has become a buzzword among fans to describe men they find irresistible. The contest invites manga and illustration submissions featuring these 'irresistible handsome men.'

The main visual is provided by the popular illustrator NLLE, known for captivating works featuring such characters. Furthermore, the grand prize-winning work will be adapted into a voice-over performance by renowned voice actor Toshiki Masuda.

[Submission Overview]

- Theme: Melo Danshi (Irresistible Men)!
Any genre is welcome as long as an irresistible handsome man is featured.

- Format: Manga 4+ pages, or illustration with dialogue 1+ page.
For illustrations, please submit in a format including speech bubbles and dialogue.

- Multiple entries and storyboards are accepted.

[Examples of Melo Danshi]
- He usually wears contacts, but comes to work in glasses...♡
- He is usually polite and formal, but uses casual speech when it's just the two of you...♡
- A slim guy with blonde hair and fangs playing the guitar...♡

[Prizes]

- Grand Prize: At least 1 winner
- 100,000 JPY cash prize
- Assigned editor
- Guaranteed serialisation on Manga Park
- 1-year subscription to CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX (1 device)

- Category Prizes: 10,000 JPY cash prize
- Categories: Office, Student, Crafty, Scumbag, Isekai, Sexy

- Buzz Prize: 10,000 JPY cash prize

- Finalist Prize
- 5,000 JPY Amazon Gift Card

[Submission Period]
May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM to August 16, 2026, 11:59 PM.

About 'Manga-Lab!':
A manga submission site where editors from all of Hakusensha's media outlets gather. It welcomes all genres and targets, from shojo and seinen manga to BL. In the seven years since its launch, over 770 creative teams (artist and editor) have been formed through the platform.