Piccoma AWARD 2026 Winners Announced: 9 Titles Selected via Reader Data
Kakao Piccoma has announced the winners of the 'Piccoma AWARD 2026' for its digital manga and novel service. Nine titles across Manga, SMARTOON, and Novel categories were selected based on an analysis of sales, readership, and 'reader passion.' Commemorative campaigns, including free access, begin May 21.
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## Piccoma AWARD 2026 Winners Announcement
Kakao Piccoma (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kim Jae-yong), operator of the digital manga and novel service 'Piccoma,' announced the winners of the 'Piccoma AWARD 2026' on May 21, 2026.
The 'Piccoma AWARD' is an annual, proprietary award held since 2018 to 'honor works most supported by readers.' In its 9th year, the award aggregates multiple data points within the Piccoma platform, such as sales, reader counts, and 'likes.' A total of nine works were selected, with three titles each from the Manga, SMARTOON®, and Novel categories.
### Winners List
**Manga Category**
- Fun Territory Defense of the Easygoing Lord / Overlap
- Tougen Anki / Akita Shoten
- Psycho x Past: Bizarre Murder Infiltration Investigation / Akita Shoten
**SMARTOON®︎ Category**
- Solo Leveling: Ragnarok / D&C MEDIA
- Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess / D&C MEDIA
- Ragnar: The Returning Swordsman / NEXT LEVEL Studio
**Novel Category**
- Gap-filling Marriage: I Won't Be a Term-limited Duchess (Novel) / Piccoma Novels
- Silent Witch / KADOKAWA
- I Will Live Long to Adore My Favorite Brother-in-law! / AlphaPolis
### Commemorative Events and Campaigns
Starting May 21, commemorative campaigns including free reading sessions will be held for the winning titles. For details, please check the special page (https://piccoma.com/web/event_detail/23436).
Kakao Piccoma (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kim Jae-yong), operator of the digital manga and novel service 'Piccoma,' announced the winners of the 'Piccoma AWARD 2026' on May 21, 2026.
The 'Piccoma AWARD' is an annual, proprietary award held since 2018 to 'honor works most supported by readers.' In its 9th year, the award aggregates multiple data points within the Piccoma platform, such as sales, reader counts, and 'likes.' A total of nine works were selected, with three titles each from the Manga, SMARTOON®, and Novel categories.
### Winners List
**Manga Category**
- Fun Territory Defense of the Easygoing Lord / Overlap
- Tougen Anki / Akita Shoten
- Psycho x Past: Bizarre Murder Infiltration Investigation / Akita Shoten
**SMARTOON®︎ Category**
- Solo Leveling: Ragnarok / D&C MEDIA
- Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess / D&C MEDIA
- Ragnar: The Returning Swordsman / NEXT LEVEL Studio
**Novel Category**
- Gap-filling Marriage: I Won't Be a Term-limited Duchess (Novel) / Piccoma Novels
- Silent Witch / KADOKAWA
- I Will Live Long to Adore My Favorite Brother-in-law! / AlphaPolis
### Commemorative Events and Campaigns
Starting May 21, commemorative campaigns including free reading sessions will be held for the winning titles. For details, please check the special page (https://piccoma.com/web/event_detail/23436).
FAQ
Where can I find the Piccoma AWARD 2026 winners?
They are available on the official special page: https://piccoma.com/web/event_detail/23436
Do campaign periods differ by title?
Yes, the free reading periods and number of chapters vary by title. Please check the special page for details.
What is SMARTOON?
SMARTOON is Piccoma's full-color, vertical-scrolling comic format optimized for smartphones.