A Frosty Canvas Awaits
The contest, which began on January 26, 2026, and runs until February 15, 2026, offers a unique opportunity for digital artists to showcase their talents. Participants are encouraged to download exclusive line art of Snow Miku, created by renowned illustrators ぶーた (the main visual artist for SNOW MIKU 2026), PiPi, and みっ君. These charming illustrations capture Snow Miku in her delightful winter attire, ready to be adorned with vibrant hues.
This marks the sixth exciting collaboration between “Nurimasu!” and “SNOW MIKU,” a partnership that has previously attracted over 27,000 Snow Miku coloring entries. The “Nurimasu!” contest series itself boasts a staggering total of over 159,000 submissions, highlighting its popularity within the digital art community. Many fans eagerly anticipate this annual event, with one past participant exclaiming, “Coloring Snow Miku always brings me so much joy, it’s like painting a piece of winter magic!”
How to Participate and What You Can Win
Joining the “Nurimasu!” contest is straightforward. Artists can download the designated line art from the official contest website, then use any digital painting device or application to add their colors. Once completed, entries are submitted by posting them on X (formerly Twitter) with the specific hashtag #第三十五回塗りマス.
For those seeking creative tools, both the free trial version of the versatile painting app “CLIP STUDIO PAINT” (available for PC, tablet, and smartphone) and the free smartphone app “ibisPaint X” are provided. These applications even offer seamless integration, allowing artists to start a piece in ibisPaint and continue refining it in CLIP STUDIO PAINT.
The prizes for this year’s contest are as lavish as the Snow Miku character herself, designed to empower creators further.
Grand Prizes for Artistic Excellence
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Nurimasu Grand Prize (3 winners): High-performance creative PCs such as the DAIV R4-I7G50WT-B, GALLERIA RL7C-R45-C5N, or a 15-inch full HD creator notebook PC, along with a Wacom One Pen Tablet small, Orbital2 STERNA input device, a 3-year plan for CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO (2 devices), and an ibisPaint original stylus pen plus a 6-month promotion code.
DAIV R4-I7G50WT-B product details: https://www.mouse-jp.co.jp/store/g/gdaiv-r4i7g50wtbccw102dec/
GALLERIA RL7C-R45-C5N product details: https://www.dospara.co.jp/TC489/MC16044.html
Intel® Processor N100 15-inch Full HD Creator Notebook PC product details: https://www.pc-koubou.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=1138615
Wacom One Pen Tablet small product details: https://estore.wacom.jp/ja-JP/category/pen-tablets/wacom-one/pentablet.html
Orbital2 STERNA product details: https://brainmagicproduct.com/orbital2series-comic/ -
Pen Display Award (1 winner): A Wacom One Pen Display 14, Luminella input device, a 3-year plan for CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO (2 devices), and an ibisPaint original stylus pen plus a 6-month promotion code.
Wacom One Pen Display 14 product details: https://estore.wacom.jp/ja-JP/category/pen-displays/wacom-one/14.html
Luminella product details: https://luminella.tokyo/ -
Color Award (1 winner): An EIZO ColorEdge CS2400R & calibration sensor, a 3-year plan for CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO (2 devices) or CLIP STUDIO TABMATE, and an ibisPaint original stylus pen plus a 6-month promotion code.
ColorEdge CS2400R product details: https://www.eizo.co.jp/products/ce/cs2400r/ -
First-Timer Award (1 winner): A TourBox Lite, a 3-year plan for CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO (2 devices), and an ibisPaint original stylus pen plus a 6-month promotion code.
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Level Up Award (1 winner): An ARTIST SUPPORT ITEM Hand Model/R -WHITE-, a 3-year plan for CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO (2 devices) or CLIP STUDIO TABMATE, and an ibisPaint original stylus pen plus a 6-month promotion code.
ARTIST SUPPORT ITEM Hand Model/R -WHITE- product details: https://www.kotobukiya.co.jp/product/detail/p4934054054558/ -
Accessory Award (1 winner): An Elecom Mobile Accessory Set (aluminum smartphone stand, 2-finger tablet glove, slim mobile battery, super strong cleaning cloth), a 3-year plan for CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO (2 devices) or CLIP STUDIO TABMATE, and an ibisPaint original stylus pen plus a 6-month promotion code.
Elecom Mobile Accessory Set product details:-
Aluminum Smartphone Stand: https://www.elecom.co.jp/products/P-DSCHALBKN.html
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Tablet 2-finger Glove (M): https://www.elecom.co.jp/products/TB-GV2M.html
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Slim Compact Mobile Battery: https://www.elecom.co.jp/products/DE-C45-5000WH.html
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Super Strong Cleaning Cloth: https://www.elecom.co.jp/products/KCT-007GY.html
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Snow Miku Award (4 winners): A “SNOW MIKU 2026” goods set (including the Snow Miku compilation album “Fukashigi Pralineige feat. Hatsune Miku,” “Nendoroid Snow Miku Sweet Snow Ver.,” and “Hatsune Miku Coloring Book Snow Miku Collection”), a 3-year plan for CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO (2 devices) or CLIP STUDIO TABMATE, and an ibisPaint original stylus pen plus a 6-month promotion code.
Hatsune Miku Coloring Book Snow Miku Collection product details: https://www.kawade.co.jp/np/isbn/9784309291765/ -
Excellence Award (5 winners): A 3-year plan for CLIP STUDIO PAINT EX (2 devices) and an ibisPaint original stylus pen plus a 6-month promotion code.
CLIP STUDIO PAINT lineup details: https://www.clipstudio.net/paint/lineup#monthly_plan -
Honorable Mention (30 winners): An ibisPaint original stylus pen plus a 6-month promotion code. Winners can also request a 1-year plan for CLIP STUDIO PAINT PRO (1 device).
Additionally, all award winners will receive an acrylic panel featuring their winning artwork and a special Nurimasu! clear file.
A lottery will also select 50 participants to receive a special Nurimasu! clear file.
Participants who submit time-lapse videos of their coloring process also have a chance to win an additional prize. The results are scheduled to be announced on March 2, 2026.
Celebrating Snow Miku: Hokkaido’s Winter Muse
“Snow Miku” is more than just a character; she is an official ambassador for Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost prefecture, known for its stunning winter landscapes. Her origin traces back to 2010 when a pure white snow sculpture of Hatsune Miku was created for the Sapporo Snow Festival. This sparked an annual tradition, leading to the “SNOW MIKU” festival held in Hokkaido each year, where her costume designs are chosen through public submissions, embodying a true community spirit.
For more details on the festival, visit the official SNOW MIKU 2026 website: https://snowmiku.com/2026/
Snow Miku’s role has expanded beyond the festival, with her actively promoting various initiatives across Hokkaido and engaging in collaborations with companies and other characters. This contest, by featuring her, not only celebrates artistic expression but also helps spread the charm of Hokkaido and Japanese “kawaii” (cute) culture worldwide. As digital art continues to transcend borders, events like “Nurimasu!” play a crucial role in fostering a global community of creators and sharing beloved characters like Snow Miku with an ever-wider audience, enriching the future of kawaii culture abroad.
Stay updated on Snow Miku’s activities via her official X account: https://twitter.com/cfm_snowmiku/
