Editors Want to See You "Directly"!! Magazine Nationwide Business Trip Editorial Department to be Held Simultaneously in 16 Cities on September 27th!
Editors from Weekly Shonen Magazine and other media will visit 16 cities across Japan on September 27, 2026, to provide direct feedback to aspiring manga artists and discover new talent.
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- 📰 Published: April 28, 2026 at 17:00
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## Editors Want to See You "Directly"!! Magazine Nationwide Business Trip Editorial Department
Magazine editors managing three major media outlets—"Weekly Shonen Magazine," "Bessatsu Shonen Magazine," and "Magapoke"—are going to meet all aspiring manga artists across the country! Due to its popularity last year, the event will be held in 16 cities this year!
**- Hear directly from editors!**
What if a professional manga editor read the manga you drew?
There are "realizations" that can only be seen and felt because you are talking directly!
**- Some participants from last year have already debuted!**
**- Pre-registration available online!**
You can plan your schedule in advance for peace of mind.
Of course, you can also come on the day without a prior reservation.
*Please note that you may have to wait as those with reservations will be prioritized.
**- Participation benefits included!**
Everyone who brings in their work will receive a special clear file!
**- Challenge for serialization in 3 media!**
Over 40 new serializations annually!!! You can challenge "Weekly Shonen Magazine," "Bessatsu Shonen Magazine," and "Magapoke" simultaneously!
**- Professionals and amateurs welcome!**
Previously published past works are also welcome! Original doujinshi, participation with names, and even those who have editors at other magazines are welcome! Anyone can join as long as they have a strong desire to become a manga artist, regardless of age or gender.
**Reservation Link:**
https://debut.shonenmagazine.com/magazineeditortours2026
### Message to those hesitant to participate
We want to see you!! In this digital age, we want to feel your enthusiasm directly! There are things that can only be conveyed by speaking face-to-face! When you need someone's perspective, please come to the Magazine Business Trip Editorial Department. Knowing your strengths helps you understand how to win. You can work hard from tomorrow.
Due to popular demand, we have increased the number of host cities and expanded the scale from last year! We look forward to seeing you all!!
### Venues Across the Country
**September 27, 2026 (Sunday) Reception: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Final reception for those without a reservation: 4:00 PM)**
* **Sapporo:** TKP Garden City Sapporo Ekimae "Meeting Room 4B"
* **Sendai:** Hotel JAL City Sendai "Primula"
* **Niigata:** Niigata Toei Hotel "Room 303"
* **Kanazawa:** Garden Hotel Kanazawa "Tsuki-no-Ma"
* **Nagano:** Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkoji-guchi "Kinsen"
* **Hamamatsu:** Seminar & Exchange Center "61 Seminar Room"
* **Nagoya:** TKP Nagoya Fushimi Business Center "Meeting Room 4B"
* **Osaka:** Empire Hotel Osaka "Small Conference Room"
* **Kyoto:** TKP Kyoto Shijo Conference Center "Meeting Room 5B"
* **Kobe:** Sannomiya Training Center "Room 903"
* **Okayama:** NPD Rental Conference Room Okayama Ekimae "Floor B"
* **Takamatsu:** TKP Takamatsu Conference Center "Conference Room 3E"
* **Hiroshima:** TKP Garden City PREMIUM Hiroshima Ekimae "Meeting Room 5B"
* **Kumamoto:** (Venue details included in the official site link)
* **Hakata/Naha:** (Venue details included in the official site link)
*Please do not contact each venue directly. For inquiries, please contact the Weekly Shonen Magazine Editorial Department.
Magazine editors managing three major media outlets—"Weekly Shonen Magazine," "Bessatsu Shonen Magazine," and "Magapoke"—are going to meet all aspiring manga artists across the country! Due to its popularity last year, the event will be held in 16 cities this year!
**- Hear directly from editors!**
What if a professional manga editor read the manga you drew?
There are "realizations" that can only be seen and felt because you are talking directly!
**- Some participants from last year have already debuted!**
**- Pre-registration available online!**
You can plan your schedule in advance for peace of mind.
Of course, you can also come on the day without a prior reservation.
*Please note that you may have to wait as those with reservations will be prioritized.
**- Participation benefits included!**
Everyone who brings in their work will receive a special clear file!
**- Challenge for serialization in 3 media!**
Over 40 new serializations annually!!! You can challenge "Weekly Shonen Magazine," "Bessatsu Shonen Magazine," and "Magapoke" simultaneously!
**- Professionals and amateurs welcome!**
Previously published past works are also welcome! Original doujinshi, participation with names, and even those who have editors at other magazines are welcome! Anyone can join as long as they have a strong desire to become a manga artist, regardless of age or gender.
**Reservation Link:**
https://debut.shonenmagazine.com/magazineeditortours2026
### Message to those hesitant to participate
We want to see you!! In this digital age, we want to feel your enthusiasm directly! There are things that can only be conveyed by speaking face-to-face! When you need someone's perspective, please come to the Magazine Business Trip Editorial Department. Knowing your strengths helps you understand how to win. You can work hard from tomorrow.
Due to popular demand, we have increased the number of host cities and expanded the scale from last year! We look forward to seeing you all!!
### Venues Across the Country
**September 27, 2026 (Sunday) Reception: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Final reception for those without a reservation: 4:00 PM)**
* **Sapporo:** TKP Garden City Sapporo Ekimae "Meeting Room 4B"
* **Sendai:** Hotel JAL City Sendai "Primula"
* **Niigata:** Niigata Toei Hotel "Room 303"
* **Kanazawa:** Garden Hotel Kanazawa "Tsuki-no-Ma"
* **Nagano:** Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano Zenkoji-guchi "Kinsen"
* **Hamamatsu:** Seminar & Exchange Center "61 Seminar Room"
* **Nagoya:** TKP Nagoya Fushimi Business Center "Meeting Room 4B"
* **Osaka:** Empire Hotel Osaka "Small Conference Room"
* **Kyoto:** TKP Kyoto Shijo Conference Center "Meeting Room 5B"
* **Kobe:** Sannomiya Training Center "Room 903"
* **Okayama:** NPD Rental Conference Room Okayama Ekimae "Floor B"
* **Takamatsu:** TKP Takamatsu Conference Center "Conference Room 3E"
* **Hiroshima:** TKP Garden City PREMIUM Hiroshima Ekimae "Meeting Room 5B"
* **Kumamoto:** (Venue details included in the official site link)
* **Hakata/Naha:** (Venue details included in the official site link)
*Please do not contact each venue directly. For inquiries, please contact the Weekly Shonen Magazine Editorial Department.