On November 1, 2026, the AICU media editorial team released the Kindle version of the ZINE for AI creators, 'AICU Magazine Vol.30 "International AI Creator Award 2026"'. The milestone 30th issue is a special edition entirely dedicated to the award. The 'Preview Edition', which includes 310 works accepted as of October 28, 2026, is organized by 10 fields and can be read by Kindle Unlimited members at no additional charge. It is designed to be used as a guide for the ongoing public voting. The paperback Preview Edition is also on sale. In mid-November, we plan to release the Complete Edition, which will include even more works.
Kindle: https://j.aicu.ai/MagV30
A whole book on the "International AI Creator Award 2026"!
- General Voting Guide — How to vote, how to read the list of works (10 categories and work numbers), tips for viewing works, schedule until the award ceremony
- List of Entry Works — Services, videos, characters, music, advertising, publishing, games, events, and open fields that do not fit into existing categories. We have arranged the works that agreed to be published by category
- 【What AICU is Creating】 — What Lies Beyond Relearning / Introduction to AICU Create Alpha Version
- Serial Manga 'YOUKAI' (21) 'Tekkenji' by Karabi
- 30th Anniversary Cover Gallery, Editorial Letter
Introducing the creators of the front and back covers!
The front cover is "A Girl Painting Autumn Colors" by Michi/Riko | Isekai Antique Shop (X @ySZTRvPlCPLGlOd). It is the grand prize work of the "AiCuty Art Autumn" contest (C2610).
On the back cover, there are four encouragement award works from the same contest. For the first time, there was an award from overseas. Please purchase the back cover in the Complete Edition. Paperback: https://j.aicu.ai/MagV30p
Encouragement Award grants 100,000AP from AICU API
- Toru Harunagi's "Secret Pumpkin Workshop" (X @harunagi_toru)
- Mashumero 'When You Paint Autumn, the World Turns Over.' (X @__masyu0225)
- GILDONG 'The Painter of Forgotten Autumns' (X @GILDONGxopu)
- Dima Slash 'Autumn Comes to Life from Art' (X @DimaSlash)
What this issue leaves behind
Works posted on SNS flow away. However, they are also the "source of creation" for the future. Recording "when, who, and what was announced" allows them to be found beyond language and culture. This issue compiles that record into a single book.
The current award
Even after the closing of the magazine, works and votes are increasing. These are the numbers as of November 1, 2026, 23:30 (Japan time).
- Applications: 375 works, 205 individuals (from 20 countries and regions)
- Works in the Public Gallery: 357 works
- Public Vote: 334 participants, 2,466 votes. 223 people completed selecting 10 categories
The latest works can be viewed in the Public Gallery, and the voting movements can be seen on the Live Board.
About the voting deadline
The Preview Edition states, "November 15 (AoE), Japan time November 16 (Monday) 21:00." After that, the deadline changed. The correct deadline is November 13, 2026 (AoE), Japan time November 14 (Saturday) 21:00. We apologize for the discrepancy with the publication. Please check the latest schedule at Jury System. Voting is free for everyone.
Participation ticket for the award ceremony and networking event
Tickets for the "Award Ceremony & Social Gathering (Afterparty)" can be applied for from the Dashboard (first-come, first-served). A paperback version is included.