MF Bunko J, a light novel label, will hold its "Autumn School Festival 2026" (秋の学園祭2026) on Sunday, November 22, 2026. Additional details have been released, including newly drawn illustrations, a prize draw for autographed books, and a bookstore fair.
Special site: https://mfbunkoj-fes.com/
Newly Drawn Illustrations
Newly drawn illustrations of characters representing MF Bunko J are being shown for the first time. This year, the heroines appear in "parade" costumes.
Goods featuring the newly drawn illustrations are scheduled to open for orders on Friday, November 20.
"Premium Parade Campaign" Prize Draw
Customers who buy MF Bunko J titles at participating bookstores and online shops can enter a prize draw for hand-signed books and other prizes.
Prize List
Autographed books (6 titles): 108 winners in total
- Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Vol. 1 (Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活 1)
- Classroom of the Elite Year 3, Vol. 1 (ようこそ実力至上主義の教室へ 3年生編1)
- The Detective Is Already Dead (探偵はもう、死んでいる。)
- 義妹生活
- Aria the Scarlet Ammo (緋弾のアリア)
- No Game No Life Vol. 1 (ノーゲーム・ノーライフ 1)
Applicants can choose which title to enter for.
A3 poster set of 3 designs using newly drawn illustrations: 15 winners in total
The contents differ by retailer.
- Animate: グッバイ宣言, のだ, Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World-
- Gamers: Death Games to Put Food on the Table (死亡遊戯で飯を食う。), 男子禁制ゲーム世界で俺がやるべき唯一のこと, 崩壊世界の魔法杖職人
- Melonbooks: 雨森潤奈は湿度が高い, 佐々木とピーちゃん, No Game No Life (ノーゲーム・ノーライフ)
Not-for-sale bookstore decoration set: 15 winners in total
School Festival Revival Bonus Set: 15 winners in total
The contents differ by retailer.
- Animate: MF Bunko J Summer School Festival 2024 newly drawn Tropical Acrylic Stand assortment set
- Gamers: MF Bunko J Summer School Festival 2024 newly drawn Float Key Chain assortment set
- Melonbooks: MF Bunko J Summer School Festival 2024 newly drawn Island Beach Flag assortment set
The number of winners is the total across all participating bookstores and online shops.
How to Enter
- Campaign period: 12:00 AM on Sunday, November 22, 2026 to 11:59 PM on Sunday, January 10, 2027
- Eligible books: All MF Bunko J titles
- Participating stores: Animate, Gamers, Melonbooks (nationwide, including mail order)
- Buy one eligible book at a participating store.
- Choose the prize you want in the entry form of each store and submit your application.
- There is no limit on the number of entries per person.
- Each person can win the same prize only once.
- Some stores may not be eligible. Check each bookstore's entry page for details.
- Details on how to apply at each store will be announced at a later date.
Bookstore Fair with a Gift for Every Buyer
A bookstore fair that gives a gift to every buyer is scheduled to begin around Sunday, November 22.
For every MF Bunko J book purchased at a participating store, customers receive one garland-style "Connect and Display! Illustration Card" (つなげて飾れる！イラストカード) at the bookstore. The cards feature newly drawn illustrations and come in 9 types in total.
Participating stores and other details are available on the special site.
Fair details: https://mfbunkoj-fes.com/fair.html
