This is the Secretariat of the International AI Creator Award 2026.
First, let me express my gratitude. As of November 12, 2026, 350 impressions and over 20,000 emos have been received for the 360 public works submitted from around the world. Each impression is directly notified to the creators. Having people who convey "what was good" in their own words has transformed this first award from just a place to display works into a community where creators and viewers meet.
Finally, tomorrow night, we will hold the last watch party before the general voting deadline. Let's binge-watch the large number of video works sent from around the world together.
- When: The first part starts at 20:00 (Japan time) on Friday, November 13, 2026. The second part will be held on Saturday, November 14 (the start time will be announced as soon as it is decided)
- Where: AICU's YouTube channel (viewing page https://j.aicu.ai/A26WP)
- What: Introduction and screening of submissions in 10 categories. While watching, please send your impressions and emo in the gallery.
Announcement of the top 10 of CCCP, your impressions are treasures!
Regarding the CCCP (Cheerful Community Commentator Prize, Best Support Award), we have adjusted the evaluation formula based on past participation. We will introduce the top 10 as of November 12, recalculated with the adjusted evaluation formula, as an interim report (those with the same score share the same rank). The previous evaluation formula will be disclosed at the end of this section.
The top position goes to Mr. Takasumi Shindo. He has sent over 40 impressions across 8 fields. In second place is character designer TORAKO, who worked on the chibi character design for AiCuty. She has sent impressions on works in all 10 fields, exceeding 20 pieces. Many of the top individuals are creators who also submitted their own works. While creating their own pieces, they watch other creators' works one by one and convey in their own words what was interesting. This very act of creators supporting creators is the contribution to the community that CCCP wanted to highlight.
We will introduce the impressions sent by the top people along with links to the works.
1st place: Mr. Takasumi Shindo
Re-examines the violence of humanity at the genetic level and expresses the fundamental theme of "Can peace really be maintained?" as science fiction. The worldview of the year 2222 and the forbidden encounter make you deeply think about human destiny and free will. Technology and philosophy... — Impressions on 'Mathilda: The Devil's Gene' (A26F-7) https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-58937c3c
Your submitted works: 'Future Girls Band STARLIT SPARKS: SPARK UP! – Rise of Astra City' https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-2c57faa9 / 'CyberCab INSIGHT' https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-610f92d2 / 'flutter soda - YUNA's Dream in Future Shibuya' https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-763ad7d3
2nd place: TORAKO (character designer who worked on AiCuty's chibi character design)
The system linked to the real world is interesting, and the journey of Ai-chan is a work that continues to intrigue me✨ — Comment on 'World Collapse Girl Hatsuki Ai' (A26G-7) https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-512b6bca
Your submitted works: 'Cosmo Travelers ~Captain Nyago's Great Adventure~' https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-0875bae8 / 'Mob-kun, Please Take the Shortest Route!' https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-a8df26be / 'Maze-like YOUKAI "GPS"' https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-cc26f370
3rd place: Ms. Yumeai Fantasy / Yumeai Magatsuri
It's nice that the not-so-perfect Urashima Taro is so typical of Kyo✨ Otohime's song is also good, so it's a work you want to watch until the end without saying just a little☺️ — Impressions on 'A Little Old Japanese Story' (A26V-30) https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-7b439874
Your submitted work: 'Stone Memory' https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-f47ddb8b
3rd place: Mr. Deep Abyss Observer
I express my respect for the determination to face and depict historical facts, the perspective of shedding light on Yoshikiyo Murakami, and the author's own character of strong righteousness. — Impressions on '[AI×Sengoku Manga] Episode 20 Yoshikiyo Murakami - The Wall of Shinano - "Return to Kai"｜Chapter 2 "Uedahara Arc" Opening' (A26C-52) https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-229e2192
Your submitted work: 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms Requiem - Requiem of Heroes -' https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-37c41042
6th place: Mr. KM
Set in near-future Hong Kong, the setting that depicts the bond between AI and a mother and daughter is captivating. The development where secrets are revealed from the footage on the 999th day draws you in. The question "Is learned love genuine?" also lingers in the heart. Concerning memory and growth... — Impressions on 'Mother's 1000 Days' (A26V-28) https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/?w=2026-20af0f3a
5th place & 7th to 10th place
These are the people who chose to remain anonymous. We will refrain from introducing names and impressions.
We sincerely thank everyone who sent comments. Even the words from those not in the top 10 have reached the creators properly.
This ranking is interim and not a confirmation of the award. The deadline for tallying will be set by the secretariat during tomorrow's watch party. The exact time will not be announced in advance. It's still to come. Your impressions are treasures for the creators. Please give your words to the works you encounter at the watch party.
Live board: https://aicu.ai/award/2026/jury/live/ Project details: https://aicu.ai/award/news/20261030/ja/
We will disclose the evaluation formula used so far. It may be updated after 21:00 today.
Thank you to everyone who asked questions like "I pressed emo but there's no response! Why?" All the emos and reviews you have submitted are being counted and recorded.
The previous method of counting points is as follows (until November 12).
| Things to count. | Points. |
|---|---|
| One impression written on someone else's work. | 10 |
| Someone else gave a ❤️ to that impression. | 10 × log₂(1 ＋ Number of ❤️) |
| One field where an impression was written. | 10 |
| One work that received emo | 1 (up to 50 works) |
| Number of times the work was shared: 1 time. | 1 (up to 20 times) |
| 1 person introduced | 5 (plus 20 if that person writes a review) |
The ❤️ on impressions does not directly translate to points. 1 ❤️ equals 10 points, 3 equals 20 points, 7 equals 30 points, and 15 equals 40 points. To increase points by 10, the number of ❤️ needs to almost double. We value heartfelt words reaching one by one more than just collecting numbers. Impressions on your own work and ❤️ you gave yourself are not counted.
In the AI era, creators are also supported by bots. The secretariat may update the algorithm after 21:00 on November 12 (Japan time), while implementing more advanced security and the Chair (Executive Committee Chair) makes careful judgments. If updated, the rankings after the update can be viewed on the live board's CCCP (https://aicu.ai/award/2026/jury/live/?field=reviewers).
How to watch and participate
You can watch just by opening the viewing page. No registration required.
- Open the viewing page: https://j.aicu.ai/A26WP
- For works that catch your interest, open the work's page in the gallery: https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/
- On the work's page, you can write impressions or send emo (sign-in required)
You can leave one comment per work, up to 280 characters, and it will be automatically translated regardless of the language. You can also respond with emo to others' comments.
Even if you can't make it in time for the program, you can view the works in the gallery at any time.
"AiCuTV Views" to watch 9 works simultaneously
When you open the gallery, "AiCuTV Views" appears, where 9 works play simultaneously. The center is the 24-hour broadcast "AiCuTV", the left and right are the works that played before and after on AiCuTV, and the bottom row features still image works and works that have not been viewed much yet.
When you press the area of interest, the work will enlarge, and the emo and comment sections will appear on the right. Press again for full screen. When the AiCuTV program starts, the broadcast in the center will automatically enlarge. The notification section also lists the watch party program schedule.
We are trying to introduce works that have not been viewed much yet first. During the watch party, keep the gallery open and enjoy discovering works you didn't know about.
AiCuTV Views (Gallery): https://aicu.ai/award/2026/gallery/
The deadline for general voting is November 14 (Saturday) 21:00 (Japan time)
General voting for the works is until November 13, 2026 (AoE) = November 14 (Saturday) 21:00 (Japan time). Voting is free, with one vote per person per category, totaling 10 votes across 10 categories.
The watch party will be the time leading up to the deadline. While watching the program, please consider casting your vote in each category.
Vote: https://award.aicu.ai/2026/jury/vote/
The Creator Lounge on November 20th is free for everyone
On November 20, 2026 (Friday), the Creator Lounge at the Makuhari Messe International Conference Hall from 12:00 to 15:00 is free to attend even for those who have not submitted works (no lounge pass or application required). Please inform your friends and family. Entry requires pre-registration as a visitor to Inter BEE and an admission ticket from the "AICU" booth at Hall 4, Booth 4038.
Creator Lounge Announcement: https://aicu.ai/award/news/20261110/ja/
Inquiries about the sponsorship program
For sponsorship of the Creator Lounge, please feel free to contact us via X at @AICUai or by email at the Award Office (award@aicu.ai).
Login with a passkey and the function to receive notifications
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By turning on notifications, you can receive feedback on your work and announcements from the secretariat on this device. Settings can be adjusted from 'Author Settings' on the dashboard.
Dashboard: https://award.aicu.ai/2026/dashboard/
For those who want to keep it at hand.
Please also check out the paperback of 'AICU Magazine Vol.30' (Award Special Issue), which compiles submissions by 10 fields, and the 'Image Generation AI Start Guide 2026' for those who want to try creating themselves.
- AICU Magazine Vol.30 (Paperback): https://j.aicu.ai/MagV30p
- Image Generation AI Start Guide 2026: https://j.aicu.ai/SG26
We look forward to seeing you in front of the screen tomorrow night.