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SHONEN BLACK — GIFTS & NEW GOALS

★ SHONEN BLACK PRESENTS ★

GIFTS & NEW GOALS

THE 2026 CREATOR YEARBOOK

"What did 2026 give you—and what are you taking with you into 2027?"

As we close out 2026, Shonen Black wants to celebrate the artists, manga creators, writers, cosplayers, animators and other creatives within our community.

Approximately 6–8 creators will be selected for extended features in the upcoming Gifts & New Goals issue. Additional creators may be selected for Honorable Mentions.

NEWSLETTER REQUIREMENT

IMPORTANT: You must be subscribed to the Shonen Black newsletter to be eligible for this feature.

Applicants join the newsletter separately through Shonen Black's Linktree. Please use the SAME name and email address on this form that you used for the newsletter.

Newsletter membership will be verified before final selections are made.

Newsletter confirmation

I confirm that I am subscribed to the Shonen Black newsletter and that the name/email submitted below matches my newsletter signup.

CREATOR INFORMATION

Creator Name

Pronouns

Email Address

Please use the same email address you used to join the Shonen Black newsletter.

Social Media Handle

Website or Portfolio

Short Creator Bio

Suggested length: 50–100 words.