● Minor Consent: If you are a minor, please have a parent or legal guardian review these guidelines and provide their consent before you apply.

● Eligibility: Open to everyone regardless of experience, age, or nationality (both professionals and amateurs).

● Portfolio Format & Rules: We do not accept text-only portfolios (such as novels or scripts) or illustration-only portfolios. Please ensure you prepare a manga portfolio. Applications with missing or incorrect information will not be accepted.

● AI Policy: Works generated by AI, or works containing AI-generated materials/images, are strictly prohibited.

● Program Changes & Liability: The program may be suspended or terminated without notice due to system issues or unavoidable circumstances. KADOKAWA is not liable for any damages or losses related to this program, except in cases of gross negligence on our part.

● Advance Submission Required: Please submit your portfolio in advance through the application form.

● Accepted Styles: Portfolios can be in any format—manuscripts or storyboards, black-and-white or color, digital or hand-drawn. All content must be in English or Japanese.

● Original Works Only: Please refrain from submitting works that infringe on third-party rights or fan art/derivative works.

● File Limit & Backup: Max file size is 100MB. Submitted data cannot be returned, so please ensure you keep a backup.

● On-Site Requirement: You must bring your portfolio materials with you on the day of the review (physical copies or digital data on a tablet/laptop), even if submitted in advance online.

● Applicant Responsibility: Applicants apply at their own responsibility and expense, including any communication fees or related costs.

● Supported Languages: Unless specified otherwise, this project will be conducted only in English or Japanese.

● Entry Limit & First-Come Basis: Only one entry per person is permitted. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will close once capacity is reached, even before the deadline. Please be aware that if no slots are available, we may suggest an alternative time or may not be able to accommodate your request.

● Email Settings: A confirmation email will be sent to your registered address. Please ensure your settings allow emails from the "@ml.kadokawa.jp" domain in advance.

Submitted works will be used solely for the portfolio review, and the copyright remains with the applicant. Personal information will be used only for review operations and communication, and may be shared with the event organizer to the extent necessary for event management. All personal information will be handled strictly in accordance with our Privacy Policy.