Award honoring an artwork recognized for outstanding musical creativity and artistry
Best Cover Artwork
in association with JAGDA
CREATORS / Artwork Category
Entry Specifications
Eligible works are digital artworks for singles, EPs or albums whose official audio or video was digitally distributed through official services between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025.
Each record label and distributor’s design team may submit between five and ten self-nominated works. These submissions will be designated as Entry Works.
First Voting Period
Special Voting Members for the Artwork Award selected by the Japan Graphic Design Association JAGDA will select 20 works from among the Entry Works.
Final Voting Period
In addition to the Domestic Voting Members, Artwork Award Special Voting Members selected by the Japan Graphic Design Association JAGDA will also participate in the voting.
Voting by Domestic Voting Members is voluntary, while all Artwork Category Special Voting Members are required to vote.
Each voter will rank up to three works from among the Nominees. Points will be allocated as follows. First place 4 points, second place 2 points, third place 1 point.
Voters may rank up to three works and may choose to rank fewer than three.
Self selection is permitted and duplicate selections are not allowed.
Winners
Art directors, designers, photographers and artists.
Inquiry Form for Voting Members
*This form is for individuals who are eligible as voting members.
Voting Member Registration Request Form
Eligible artists and creators (including lyricists, composers, and arrangers) involved in works entered for MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 may participate in both the first-round and final-round voting as Voting Members.
If you believe you are eligible but have not received a notification from the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN Executive Committee, please contact us using this form.