Kodansha USA has published exclusive interviews tied to the 2026 ChillChill BL Awards. Dated August 16, 2026, the feature looks back at the ceremony held in Tokyo in June. Nikuya Inui discusses her win, while Komachi Katsura, Ayumu Nagisa, Dondon and Jyanome are among the nominated and interviewed authors.
Five authors and the works highlighted by the awards
The ChillChill BL Awards are presented as a Japanese competition dedicated to fan-selected BL manga. Kodansha USA notes that the event has been running since 2009.
The publication links Dondon with Blue Summer Haze, Nikuya Inui with How to Deal When Your Intimidating Neighbor Is Actually an Omega, Jyanome with Twilight Out of Focus, Komachi Katsura with Shoot Juliet Down and Ayumu Nagisa with Omega of the Divine.
The source specifically confirms Nikuya Inui’s win in the Best Fetish Series category. Komachi Katsura is nominated in the Best Deep Series category. The verified information does not detail the exact categories for Dondon, Jyanome or Ayumu Nagisa.
official Kodansha USA feature brings together these interviews and the available information about the ceremony. Readers can also visit jeu.vidéo’s latest news and news section to follow upcoming announcements.
How Nikuya Inui learned about her victory
Nikuya Inui explains that she hesitated to attend the ceremony. She had nevertheless prepared and memorized her acceptance speech.
She says she learned about her first-place finish during a layout meeting. Her editor told her the result, but Inui initially thought it was a compliment about the work in progress.
The interview also discusses the reception of the English editions. Nikuya Inui mentions the glossary explaining aspects of Japanese culture, including the sento featured in the second volume.
The author says that the series has already received a drama CD. She would like to explore other formats and meet her American readers. The source presents these projects as wishes, not confirmed announcements.
The four other interviews cover Komachi Katsura, Ayumu Nagisa, Dondon and Jyanome. The verified material does not give each author’s exact ranking.
For a wider view of the cultural news surrounding these works, jeu.vidéo’s cultural articles offers another starting point. official Kodansha USA website provides access to the publisher’s editorial information.
The interviews add context to a fan-selected ranking
The ranking supplies names and categories, while the interviews add Nikuya Inui’s reaction and introduce four other recognized authors. Readers get the winner’s perspective and learn about the glossary used in the English editions. The feature remains limited, however: it does not identify the categories of three nominees or compare the content of the five manga series.
For readers, the official article mainly identifies five works highlighted by a fan vote. It may help them choose a title to discover or look for an English edition. It confirms neither a French translation, nor a price, nor local availability. It also does not announce an anime or film.
Two details are still open
- What are Dondon, Jyanome and Ayumu Nagisa’s exact categories? This would place their works more precisely in the 2026 ranking.
- Will a new adaptation of Nikuya Inui’s series be announced? The source confirms an existing drama CD and the author’s wish to explore other formats, but no new adaptation.
Frequently asked questions
When did Kodansha USA publish the ChillChill BL Awards 2026 interviews?
The official publication is dated August 16, 2026. It looks back at a ceremony held in Tokyo in June.
Who won a category at the ChillChill BL Awards 2026?
Nikuya Inui won the Best Fetish Series category with How to Deal When Your Intimidating Neighbor Is Actually an Omega.
Which authors are interviewed in the official publication?
Nikuya Inui, Komachi Katsura, Ayumu Nagisa, Dondon and Jyanome are mentioned in the feature.
Has an anime adaptation been announced?
No. The source confirms a drama CD for Nikuya Inui’s series, without announcing an anime or film.
Where can you read the official interview feature?
The feature is available on Kodansha USA.
To keep following the story, readers can also consult our article on ChillChill BL Awards 2026: Nikuya Inui wins Best.
Verified sources
These links can be used to verify the key information used in this article.
- kodansha.us: Official source: https : //kodansha.us/2026/08/16/exclusive-interviews-with-2026-chillchill-bl-boys-love-awards-winner-nominees/ — exact date: 2026-08-16. The page confirms the Tokyo ceremony, the five authors and the main interview information.
- kodansha.us: Official Kodansha USA visual used as the main image: https : //kodansha.us/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChilChil-Blog-100.png. The publication date of this asset is not specified.
