A chance to turn the character you created into goods! A character design contest sponsored by stuffed toy manufacturer Ale Co., Ltd. will be held at “GENSEKI”!
*viviON*
Press release: September 17, 2024
A chance to turn the character you created into goods! A character design contest sponsored by stuffed toy manufacturer Ale Co., Ltd. will be held at “GENSEKI”!
The creator platform “GENSEKI” (operated by viviON Co., Ltd., located in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Kosaku Akashi) will jointly hold a contest with Ale Co., Ltd. to recruit character designs.
* Contest page: * * https://genseki.me/compes/An_DL3VD46G*
“GENSEKI” will be holding a contest with Ale Co., Ltd., a company known for its cute and heart-warming stuffed animals and capsule toys! We are looking for character designs with dog or cat motifs that will make people smile.
The character you created might be made into a three-dimensional product as goods…!?
Please feel free to submit your original and attractive character designs!
* ■Contest Overview*
We are looking for original characters that Ale Co., Ltd. plans to develop into capsule toys, merchandise, serialized manga, etc. The theme is * “You can’t help but love! Characters with dog and cat motifs” *. Please use the first drawing to draw a character idea, and the second and subsequent drawings to draw as many cut illustrations or manga as you like that will give you an idea of the character’s background and story.
*There is no upper limit for manga as long as it is one frame or more. *There is no upper limit to the number of submitted works. Multiple applications are possible.
* Contest page: * * https://genseki.me/compes/An_DL3VD46G*
* Recruitment theme: “Can’t help but love! Characters with dog and cat motifs” * * Application period: September 20, 2024 (Friday) to October 31, 2024 (Thursday) *
* Judge: Ale Co., Ltd. *
*Award*
* ◆* Story Award (1 person)
This award is given to the work that most incorporates the character concept into the story structure, moves the heart, and stirs emotions.
・Prize: Prize money 300,000 yen
・Posting on the results announcement page
◆Design Award (1 person)
Awarded to the work with the most outstanding character design.
・Prize: 200,000 yen
・Posting on the results announcement page
◆Winners (a few)
・Prize: Prize money 30,000 yen
・Posting on the results announcement page
*This award-winning work is scheduled to be made into a stuffed animal, capsule toy, serialized as a manga for SNS, etc., but there are no guarantees. After the results are announced, we will consult with the winners.
Also, depending on the screening results, we may be able to consult with some of the winners. Thank you for your understanding.
* ■Comment from Ale Co., Ltd.*
We are putting effort into developing our own original characters, and characters with animal motifs have been created one after another, including the “Crowd Eyes” series, “Sukukuttotchi-san” and “Kawakunainene”, and many products have been created. However, our designers have packed a lot of cuteness into each character, which is why they are loved by so many people.
This time, the theme is “dogs and cats”, but what kind of characters will be created if you mix the charm of animals with your own sensibilities? I’m really looking forward to it! We are looking forward to seeing wonderful characters full of charm, filled with cuteness, fun, and comfort!
* ■What is GENSEKI?*
“GENSEKI”, which is operated by viviON Co., Ltd., allows creators to register and publish their works and receive requests for work that suits their style, and those looking for creators can request work that matches the image of the work they are looking for. This is a service that allows you to smoothly offer work to creators.
By matching creators with companies, we provide creators with opportunities to present their work and expand their creative activities, and companies with higher quality works.
With the aim of creating opportunities for creators to succeed, we host a variety of contests ourselves and also support companies and organizations that wish to host contests.
Service name GENSEKI (pronunciation: Genseki)
Site URL https://genseki.me/
Service content Creator platform
Operating company: viviON Co., Ltd. https://vivion.jp/