The application period has now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied!
\We are looking for works that combine your own illustrations with Morisawa fonts/
Please use the tips on adding text to illustrations and how to choose fonts that Saito Naoki teaches in the collaboration video as a reference for your application.
The Grand Prize and runner-up will receive an award comment and autograph from Saito Naoki.
We look forward to receiving many applications!
Judge Profile

Naoki Saito
Illustrator and YouTuber
Born in Yamagata Prefecture in 1982, he graduated from the Graphic Design Department of Tama Art University in 2005. He began working as an illustrator in 2002, working on illustrations for card games and character designs for video games. He opened a YouTube account in 2019, and as a YouTuber, he is also focusing on sharing how to improve your illustration skills.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@saitonaoki2
X (old Twitter): @_NaokiSaito
How to Apply

Click the link below to watch the collaboration video between Saito Naoki and Morisawa, and get some tips on how to add text to your illustrations to make them stand out.
Saito Naoki collaboration video
▼How to choose the fonts introduced in the video
・Morisawa Official Pinterest
・Find fonts
・Recommended Font List

Choose your favorite Morisawa font to use with your illustration and install it on your device.
・Purchase the student plan that allows you to use 2000 fonts for 990 yen/year
・Register for a free plan that allows you to use 5 carefully selected fonts for free
*Those who are not eligible for the student planOther plansThere is also

Use Morisawa fonts in your original illustrations.
*Please enter the font you used when posting.
※ Regarding the illustrations you submit,Application Terms and ConditionsPlease check

Please read and confirm the application guidelines and application terms carefully, then click on the bottom of the screen.FormApply from here.

Check the URL of the application form sent to the email address you registered on the form.
*If you do not receive an email,HerePlease contact us.

Click on the URL in the application form in the email you received in STEP 5, upload your illustration, and complete your application!
※About submitted worksApplication Terms and ConditionsPlease check carefully.
Application requirements
Project name\Naoki Saito's YouTube collaboration project/
Add text and update your illustrations! Font x Illustration Contest
~Try using Morisawa fonts on illustrations you've already drawn!~
Recruitment detailsWe are looking for works that combine your own illustrations with Morisawa fonts!
Application periodSaturday, February 8, 2025 - Friday, February 28, 2025 15:00
Number of submissionsLimit one piece per person
Result announcement dateScheduled for end of March 2025
Announcement of results
Email
*Please refer to the "Application Terms and Conditions" for details on email settings..
・Font Switch Project official X account (@fontswitchpjt)
・Special website (URL will be published at the time of announcement)
awardGrand Prize and Runner-up (1 each) will receive a comment and signature from Naoki Saito, and a Morisawa General Typeface Sample Book
EligibilityThose who can enter all the required information in the application form and agree to the terms and conditions.
Application Terms and Conditions
About the illustrations
It can be either an illustration that has already been published or a newly drawn illustration.
There is no restriction on the method of expression, but we ask that you submit in the form of an illustration (no sculptures, videos, etc.).
The use of photographs or the reuse of other people's illustrations is prohibited.
* Submitted works must be original works created by the applicant themselves..
About the characters
It is a mandatory requirement to use only fonts included in "Morisawa Fonts".
You can use multiple fonts, edit fonts, and even include handwritten characters.
*If the font cannot be read, such as if the text size is extremely small, we may not be able to select your application.
<How to obtain>
・[Try 5 fonts for free]Free Plan
・[Full lineup of over 2000 fonts with student discount]Standard plan for students 990 yen/year (tax included)
・[Full lineup of over 2,000 fonts with faculty and staff discounts]Standard plan for faculty and staff 33,000 yen/year (tax included)
・[8 fonts to choose from]Select8 26,400 yen/year (tax included)
・[24 fonts to choose from]Select24 43,560 yen/year (tax included)
・[All lineup of over 2000 fonts]Standard Plan 64,240 yen/year (tax included)
*You will need to register an account to use Morisawa fonts.
How to register an accountHere
*The standard plan for students isHere
*For product inquiries, please contactHere
Image format
Image size: Please set it to 16MB or less.
Image format: Either "jpg" or "png" format
File name: Specify your pen name in English (half-width characters)
Example) Pen name: Morisawa → File name: morisawa.png
Invalidation grounds
If any deficiencies are found in the applicant's information on this form, the selection will be cancelled.
*All copyrights and other intellectual property rights for works submitted to this contest by applicants will belong to the applicant who created the work.
*The applicant will be deemed to have promised to our company and the organizer that he/she will not exercise any personal rights, such as the right to reputation, right to privacy, right to publication, right to display name, right to maintain identity, etc., regarding the submitted work.
* Regardless of whether the submitted work wins or not, the Company may post the submitted work free of charge on this website and on social media services managed by the Company for the purpose of publicizing and advertising the contest, promoting it, announcing the results of the judging, etc. (Expected publication media: Morisawa Inc. website, official X, media, etc.) Furthermore, if necessary, the Company may omit, partially amend, or modify the applicant's nickname and free-form entry fields when posting the work.
* After the contest period ends, applicants acknowledge in advance that they will not be able to cancel, withdraw, or delete their submitted work without our prior consent, regardless of whether they win an award or not. The same applies if the applicant cancels their membership after the contest period ends.
* Entrants for this contest are deemed to have given our company permission to view, save, or disclose to a third party the contents of their submitted works in the event that it becomes necessary to resolve technical issues, respond to official inquiries from public institutions pursuant to laws and regulations, respond to acts that violate these terms, or for other purposes in order to properly run this contest.
*Please only submit works that you have created yourself and for which you own the copyright.
* Submissions that copy, imitate, or refer to anime, drama, movies, or other content created by others are prohibited. Works that fall under any of these categories will not be selected for any reason. Please note that the decision on whether or not a work falls under these categories will be made at our discretion.
*We will not be held responsible for any problems that may arise regarding the application, selection process, or other issues related to submitted works (including but not limited to rights). We ask that any issues be resolved between the parties involved.
*Each person may only submit one entry. Please refrain from submitting multiple entries.
*Works that are not eligible for selection Works that are deemed to fall under any of the following will not be eligible for selection.
・Content that is obscene, cruel, discriminatory, or otherwise offensive to third parties
- Anything that infringes the ownership rights, intellectual property rights including copyright, honor, trust, privacy, etc. of other users or third parties.
・Anything that violates public order and morals
・Submissions that deviate significantly from the recruitment theme
- Expressions that constitute racism, ethnic discrimination, religious discrimination, or sex discrimination, expressions that slander others, obscene expressions, political expressions, or propaganda
- Any other work that the Company deems inappropriate to publish
*Regarding submitted works: We will not bear any costs incurred in submitting your work.
*Other notes
・Please note that we cannot answer any inquiries regarding the details of the selection process.
Winners will be notified via email at the email address they entered on this form.
・If we do not receive a reply within the specified period, we will not be able to send you the winning entry.
・Please enter an email address on this form that can receive emails from a computer.
・Depending on your spam filter settings, you may not receive the winning email. Please check your settings and make sure you are able to receive emails from the "@morisawa.co.jp" domain.
・Please note that we will not contact you if you are unsuccessful.
Contact Us
- We are not accepting any inquiries regarding this project, such as the content, selection method, results, etc.
・For inquiries regarding uploading works or using fonts, please contactHerePlease contact us at:
Application
The application period has now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied!