MAL x Honeyfeed Writing Contest 2023

What started as a collaboration in 2021 has expanded and continued to bring opportunities for writers around the globe. The winners of this chain of contests will have the chance to see their work adapted into a light novel or manga, to be published in Japan by Kodansha.

As the entry submission period comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the aspiring writers who shared their captivating anime-inspired stories with us. Your dreams of seeing your stories transformed into manga are now one step closer to reality, thanks to your participation and creativity. The judging process will soon commence, and we invite you to stay tuned for updates. Mark your calendars for October 30th when the voting phase begins! Your invaluable input will help determine the top three stories that will shine in the coveted MAL x HF Writing Contest 2023. Your passion for writing has brought us this far, and now, together, we eagerly await the next chapter of this exciting journey.

Winners

Finalists

Isekai Subplot Novels

RPG
High Fantasy

Present-Day Subplot Novels

Chance Encounter
Teenage Love

Vote for your favorite novels on October 30th, 2023 via MyAnimeList mobile app!

Curious to see what our 2022 MAL x HF Writing Contest was about?

Check out our 2022 archive page