Greetings from pixiv.
Starting on Tuesday, December 26th, 2023, we will hold the special contest “pixiv End-of-Year Creative Rally 2023→2024”.
For this unique event, we've prepared nine engaging creative themes for you to tackle over the holiday season.
Simply select a theme you love, tag your artwork appropriately, and post it to pixiv.
Among all the submissions, 32 lucky creators will be selected by raffle to receive some amazing prizes from pixiv and our sponsors!
You can participate even with a single work, and we welcome all forms of creativityーoriginal works, fan art, fan fiction, and so on!
Plus, complete all the challenges to receive a special commemorative gift!
Ready to wrap up 2023 and kick off 2024 with a creative bang?
We look forward to your participation!
Contest Period
From Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 to Sunday, January 7th, 2024, 11:59 pm JST
How to Participate
1,Pick a theme from the Quest Board.
2,Create a work (illustration, manga, or novel).
3,Post it to pixiv with the appropriate tag.
Contest Tags
Rabbits: #pixiv年越しラリーうさぎ
Earthly Desires: #pixiv年越しラリー煩悩
Snow: #pixiv年越しラリー雪
New Year’s Card: #pixiv年越しラリー年賀状
First Drawing/Writing of the Year: #pixiv年越しラリー書初め
New Year's Jump: #pixiv年越しラリージャンプ
Year of the Dragon: #pixiv年越しラリー辰
Kotatsu: #pixiv年越しラリーこたつ
Countdown: #pixiv年越しラリーカウントダウン
Entry Format
We are accepting illustrations, manga, and novels.
For illustrations and manga:
・Both original work and fan art are acceptable.
・There are no restrictions on the size of the artwork for web submission.
・Only works suitable for all ages are accepted.
For novels:
・There are no format restrictions (short story, long story, series, etc.) on the novels you can submit.
・Incomplete works are acceptable.
・Only works suitable for all ages are accepted.
・Both original works and fanfiction are acceptable.
* The raffle will include all submissions (illustrations, manga, and novels).
* Participants who complete all themes are eligible for the commemorative gift, even if they enter with different types of work.
E.g. You can submit entries in a combination of formats, such as three themes as manga, three as novels, and three as illustrations.
Prizes
Ring in the New Year with Hololive English's luxurious New Year outfit set!
1 winner by raffle
Elevate your creative potential with a PC designed for creators.
1 winner by raffle
Enhance your writing with a set of Japanese encyclopedias.
2 winners by raffle
Get your hands on a special set of goods featuring a collaboration of famous illustrator VTubers, exclusive to this event.
©甘城なつき ©カグラナナ ©しぐれうい ©なつめえり ©Nabi
5 winners by raffle
A special gift from the friends at Shinagawa Aquarium!
Prize: Shinagawa Aquarium Ticket + Sawfish Tooth + Seal Whisker Set
5 winners by raffle
Discover the software favored by professionals for creating illustrations, manga, and animations! Test your skills with Clip Studio Paint, a key asset in the creative industry, by undertaking the “Clip Studio Paint Creator Certification" and its extensive preparation exercises.
3 winners by raffle
Elevate your traditional color illustrations!
1 winner by raffle
Add a touch of elegance to your handwritten letters with beautiful inks.
Colors: anemone, lilac, hydrangea, basil, cinnamon
1 winner by raffle
Discover the amazing work of 170 illustrators in this exclusive collection.
3 winners by raffle
Personalize your space with a unique, custom-made cushion.
5 winners by raffle
For those who can't get enough of reading manga!
Prize: pixiv COMIC Bonus Coins (10,000 JPY, approx. 70 USD)
5 winners by raffle
Grand Slam Award
This award is for participants who submit entries for each theme and use every tag.
Note: AI-generated artworks are not eligible for this award.
pixiv2023→2024 original acrylic key holder
Please read the Application Guidelines on the Contest page for more details.
We look forward to seeing all your entries!