Blue Archive 5th Anniversary Contest: Dates & Prizes

Blue Archive is marking its fifth anniversary with a community contest that puts over 100,000 Pyroxene up for grabs across three creative categories. The event, announced on the official forum, runs from 2026-11-06 at 6:00 AM PT to 2026-12-04 at 11:59 PM PT. For Senseis looking to turn their Kivotos passion into in-game currency, here is everything you need to know. For more ongoing coverage, check our blue-archive news hub.

Contest Categories and How to Enter

Participants can submit entries in one or more of three categories: Fan Art & Craft, Cosplay, and Kivotos Memories. Each category has its own submission requirements and judging criteria, but all entries must be original and submitted during the contest period.

To enter, visit the official contest page (linked in the forum post), provide the requested account and contact information, select a category, upload your submission, and agree to the Official Rules. Submissions may only depict Blue Archive characters—including NPCs—that have officially debuted on the Global Server on or before 2026-11-17 at 11:59 PM PST. Entries featuring characters not yet released on Global by that date are ineligible.

Fan Art & Craft

Submit original digital or traditional artwork, or a physical craft. Optional public links to additional images showing details or alternate views are allowed.

Cosplay

Submit an original cosplay depicting a Blue Archive character. This includes character cosplay, costume or prop presentation, and themed cosplay photography. An optional public link to additional photos is permitted.

Kivotos Memories

Submit an original in-game screenshot capturing a memorable moment, along with a brief description of the story or memory behind it. Examples include favorite story moments, Student interactions, achievements, or funny experiences.

Prize Breakdown

More than 100,000 Pyroxene will be awarded across all categories. A participant may receive only one prize during the contest, and Lucky Draw rewards are selected from eligible participants—multiple submissions do not provide additional Lucky Draw chances for the same participant.

Fan Art & Craft and Cosplay Prizes

Award	Winners	Reward per Winner
1st Place	1	15,000 Pyroxene
2nd Place	1	9,000 Pyroxene
3rd Place	1	6,000 Pyroxene
Honorable Mention	2	1,200 Pyroxene
Lucky Draw	20	300 Pyroxene

Kivotos Memories Prizes

Award	Winners	Reward per Winner
1st Place	1	12,000 Pyroxene
Honorable Mention	2	1,200 Pyroxene
Lucky Draw	40	300 Pyroxene

All prizes are in-game Blue Archive rewards delivered to the eligible account associated with the UID provided during entry.

Judging Criteria and Gallery

Judged awards will be selected by a designated panel using category-specific criteria. Public Gallery engagement or popularity does not affect judging or winner selection.

Category	Judging Criteria
Fan Art & Craft	Craftsmanship – 40%; Creativity and Interpretation – 35%; Connection to Blue Archive – 25%
Cosplay	Presentation / Photography – 40%; Accuracy to Character and Game Lore – 35%; Quality of Costume and Props – 25%
Kivotos Memories	Composition – 40%; Creativity – 35%; Connection / Storytelling – 25%

Approved submissions may be displayed in the official 5th Anniversary Community Gallery during the contest period. Appearance in the Gallery does not indicate finalist or winner status.

Eligibility and Important Notes

Entries may be disqualified for infringing on intellectual property or privacy rights, containing inappropriate or unlawful material, including a real-life third party without permission, using automated submission or prohibited image-generation methods, failing to meet contest requirements, or being submitted outside the contest period. Potential winners may be asked to provide additional information to verify eligibility or originality.

For complete eligibility requirements, submission guidelines, prize conditions, and other terms, review the Official Rules on the contest page. Participants are also welcome to share entries using the optional hashtags #BlueArchive, #BlueArchive5thAnniversary, #BlueArchiveFanArt, and #BlueArchiveCosplay, though these are not required for entry.

What This Means for Senseis

The contest offers a substantial Pyroxene pool for players who enjoy creating or sharing their Kivotos experiences. With categories for artists, cosplayers, and in-game photographers, there are multiple avenues to participate. The deadline is 2026-12-04 at 11:59 PM PT, so plan your submissions accordingly. For more on the anniversary build-up, see our coverage of the 5th Anniversary pre-registration and the 4.5-Year OST pack.

As a final note, the forum post teases that this may not be the last Anniversary surprise from Mint Fantôme, with more details to be shared soon. Keep an eye on official channels for updates.