GC Novels 12th Anniversary Celebration! Sign Events with Fuse and Mitz Vomitorium for "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime," and Taku Kitazaki and Rurou for "I Was Reincarnated as a Sword"!

Micro Magazine (Chuo Ward, Tokyo) will host a signing event featuring Fuse and illustrator Mitz Vomitorium, authors of "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime," and Taku Kitazaki and illustrator Rurou, authors of "I Was Reincarnated as a Sword," on July 20 at Melon Books Akihabara Store Pickup Hall 3F, to celebrate the 12th anniversary of GC Novels' launch.

Sign Event Details

Event Date and Time

July 20, 2026 (Mon, Holiday)

[Part 1] 13:00–

[Part 2] 14:00–

"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"

Guests: Fuse, Mitz Vomitorium

[Part 3] 16:00–

"I Was Reincarnated as a Sword"

Guests: Taku Kitazaki, Rurou

Venue

AKIBA MELON GALLERY - 3F shape

(Melon Books Akihabara Store Pickup Hall 3F)

Stores Distributing Entry Tickets

Melon Books Akihabara Store, online store

Application Overview

[Part 1]

〇 How to Apply

For every GC Novels book purchased at Melon Books Akihabara Store or via Melon Books online store, one serial code for the signing event entry will be provided. Winners will be selected by lottery and invited to the event via a dedicated application form.

※ All GC Novels titles, including new and backlist books, are eligible.

〇 Application Period

June 30, 2026 (Tue) – July 6, 2026 (Mon)

[Part 2][Part 3]

〇 How to Apply

From July 10, 2026 (Fri), purchase goods at the GC Novels 12th Anniversary Pop-Up Shop held at AKIBA MELON GALLERY - 3F shape, and receive one serial code per transaction for event entry. Winners will be selected by lottery and invited to the event via a dedicated application form.

※ Only one serial code will be issued per transaction, regardless of the number of items purchased.

※ If goods are sold out, you may reserve made-to-order items with a deposit at the pop-up shop to receive one serial code.

〇 Application Period

July 10, 2026 (Fri) – July 12, 2026 (Sun)

Results Announcement

[Part 1] Scheduled around July 8, 2026 (Wed)

[Part 2][Part 3] Scheduled around July 14, 2026 (Tue)

Items Eligible for Signing

[Part 1][Part 2]

GC Novels "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" books

"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" goods sold at the pop-up shop

[Part 3]

GC Novels "I Was Reincarnated as a Sword" books

"I Was Reincarnated as a Sword" goods sold at the pop-up shop

Important Notes

※ No cancellations will be accepted after receiving the entry code. Please understand in advance.

※ Personal information provided will be used solely for event participation procedures, identity verification, and necessary communications from our company regarding this event. All data will be destroyed after the event.

※ All prizes, benefits, signed books, application forms, and exchange tickets related to this campaign are strictly prohibited from being transferred to third parties or resold via auctions, etc.

※ Only the winning individual may attend the event. Transfer of rights to third parties is prohibited.

※ On the day of the event, attendees must present the "Winner Email Screen" sent to the participant and a government-issued photo ID (driver's license, student ID, passport, residence card, My Number card, residence card for foreign nationals, foreign registration certificate, or photo-bearing disability certificate, etc. – copies not allowed) for verification by staff upon entry.

※ Please ensure you use an email address accessible via a mobile device. Screenshots or image files will not be accepted.

※ If you forget your ID or if the information on your winning email does not match your ID, you may not be allowed to participate.

※ Late arrivals after the event has ended will not be admitted.

※ Participants who do not follow staff instructions on the event day may be denied entry.

※ Unauthorized photography, audio recording, or video recording is strictly prohibited.

※ Signatures will include the participant's real name or pen name.

Special Tanabata-Style Bookmark Giveaway at Participating Bookstores!

To celebrate the 12th anniversary of GC Novels' launch, bookstores nationwide will host the "Wan Nyaa Festival"!

Tanabata-themed bookmarks (12 types total), featuring original illustrations of various series on the front and messages from characters on the back, will be distributed!

Of course, "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime" and "I Was Reincarnated as a Sword" are participating!

Don't miss your chance to get these special bookmarks!

☆ Festival Overview

【Event Period】

Around June 30, 2026 (Tue) – until supplies last

【Gift】

Tanabata-style bookmarks (12 types total)

【Distribution Method】

One bookmark per purchase of Volume 1 of any eligible title

【Eligible Titles】

GC Novels

"Valkyrie Bullet 1"

"I Was Reincarnated as a Sword 1"

"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime 1"

"Reincarnated Martial God: Since I Don't Plan to Live a Full Life, I'll Travel Seeking Strong Opponents 1"

"The Lamenting Spirit Wants to Retire 1"

"Welcome to the Frontline Hell (Workplace): The Strategist Lina is 8 Years Old 1"

GCN Bunko

"I'm a Hentai Manga Artist But Can't Make a Living, So I'll Go Dungeon Crawling as a Day Laborer 1"

"The King's Board Madness 1"

"But I'm Freedom! 1"

"After-School Labyrinth Explorers 1"

"Witch and Mercenary 1"

"The Case of Eating Monster Meat and Ending Up on the Throne 1"

【Important Notes】

・Eligible books are limited to Volume 1 of each title.

・Gift supplies are limited per store and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. May end without notice.

・Distribution start dates may vary due to distribution conditions or store circumstances.

・Distribution methods and purchase rules may differ by store. Please follow each store's guidelines.

List of participating stores available here!

GC Novels – The Next-Gen Novel Label Chasing Dreams

https://gcnovels.jp/

Launched in 2014, GC Novels is a next-generation novel label continuously taking on new challenges, publishing popular web novels such as "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime," "The Sage's Apprentice Claims to Be a Sage," and "The Lamenting Spirit Wants to Retire." Supported by readers, fans, and creators, we celebrate our 12th anniversary this year. Titles adapted into anime continue to be published! New releases come out around the 30th of every month.

GC Novels Official Website

https://gcnovels.jp/

GC Novels Official X (formerly Twitter)

https://x.com/gcnovels

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https://www.youtube.com/@micromagazineinc.9547

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