Cocone Corporation, part of the ENSAPIA Group, which changed its name from Cocone Group on April 1, 2026, announced that it will hold a digital art contest for people aged 15 to 35 with the aim of discovering next-generation creators. The contest will broadly solicit ideas and designs that advance the fields of digital worlds and digital fashion, emphasizing free imagination and originality, with the goal of discovering and nurturing new talent. What is the ENSAPIA Digital Art Contest 2026? Based on nearly 20 years of experience in services centered on self-expression and community building in digital spaces, ENSAPIA Group aims to become a leading company in expanding “another place to belong” in digital spaces, where people around the world can live as themselves through avatars without being bound by nationality, race, gender, or other attributes. To expand the potential of fashion in digital worlds into new areas, the group sees the discovery and support of young creators who will shape the next generation as essential. The contest is being held as part of that initiative and will be the second edition following last year’s inaugural event. As with the previous contest, the company hopes to widely gather diverse and innovative ideas and work together with creators to envision the future of digital fashion. Event Overview Theme: Brand New Me - New Self-Expression in the Digital World Application period: Monday, June 15, 2026 to Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Eligibility: Applicants must be at least 15 and under 35 years old as of April 1, 2026. Junior high school students are not eligible, and applicants under 18 must obtain parental or guardian consent. Use of generative AI is not permitted. Applicants may submit up to one work per category. Categories: Avatar Fashion, Original Character, and Worldview / Spatial Composition. Awards: Grand prize of 500,000 yen, with total prize money of 3 million yen. Results announcement and award ceremony: Scheduled for Wednesday