Accessory - Emphasis on what the character is holding, using, swinging, playing, aiming. (S)
Action - Scenes of action, movement, motion, dynamism (S)
Background/Layout - No characters allowed. (S)
Children - Youths, babies, kids. (S)
Comic/Manga - Original art from comic artists and mangaka (S, O)
Creature - Animals, monsters, pets, demons. (S)
Cute - Adorable, precious, toothache inducing. (S)
Death/Dying - Characters in the final throws of death, or those that have already passed away. (S)
Embarrassed - Blushing, mortified, awkwardness, total humiliation. (S)
Female - The fairer sex. (S)
Funny - Laugh out loud moments. (S)
Group - Art of 2 or more characters. (S)
Hanken - Art used for merchandise or other non-production special circumstances. Hanken are not allowed in any other category except Hentai. (H)
Heroic - White knight saves the day. (S)
Insanity - Irrational delirium, totally crazy. (S)
Joy - Extreme happiness. (S)
Male - Boys, guys, men, bishounen. (S)
Outfit - Best dressed, emphasis on clothes and costumes. (S)
Rage - Mad, angry, extreme agitation. (S)
Robot - Our mechanical friends. (S)
Romance - Kissing, hugging, groping, anything non-explicit. (S)
Shikishii - Original signatures and/or artwork drawn by industry artists. Only the artist's signature and accompanying sketch are allowed for submission.(S, O)
Shocked - Stunned, horrified, utter dismay. (S)
Sorrow - Tear jerkers, sadness. (S)
Tranquility - Characters who have found their inner peace. (S)
Villainous - Archenemies, evil scientists, meanies, wicked bad guys. (S)

Optional Categories:

Animated - Short sequences of animated artwork.(S)
Hentai - Sexually explicit & nude. All pairings welcome!(S, H)
Settei - Original sheets(not copies) featuring character, item or scenery. Settei can only be submitted to this category.(SE)