“World Maker” Service Ending Notification

Thank you for always using World Maker. World Maker was discontinued as of Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Thank you very much for using World Maker. Although this service has come to an end, we sincerely hope your passion for creation continues on. The many names and storyboards you brought to life, and the boundless potential embedded within them, have left a lasting impression on the hearts of readers and viewers alike. Thinking through every panel, dividing the frames, breathing life into your characters—this solitary and challenging journey is one we have always supported. We believe your talent will one day give birth to stories that shake the world. There are surely people out there waiting for your story. Please, do not be afraid—keep writing, keep creating. Your passion may be the key that unlocks the door to a new story that reaches across the globe. We look forward to the day when we encounter your greatest masterpiece. Thank you once again for using World Maker.

Project Lead Shihei Rin

FAQs related to the discontinuation of the service.

“World Maker” Notice of Refund for Unused Balances of In-App Paid Currency “Paid Coins” Due to Service Termination.

As of Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 23:59, the “World Maker” service (both the app and browser versions) has been terminated. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who has used the service. In accordance with Article 20, Paragraph 1 of the Payment Services Act, we will refund the unused balance of the in-app paid currency, “Paid Coins,” as follows, due to the termination of the service.

Trade Name of the Prepaid Payment Instrument Issuer Providing the Refund

株式会社集英社

Types of Prepaid Payment Instruments Eligible for Refund

Paid Coins (iOS/macOS/Android App “World Maker”)

※ Unused "Paid Coins (Purchased Portion)" as of Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 23:59 are eligible.

※"Free Coins" are not eligible for refund.

※"Paid Coins" refers to coins purchased for a fee through the in-app coin purchase screen.

Refund Application Period

From 12:00 PM on Thursday, December 4, 2025 to 11:59 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026.

※ Please note that applications submitted outside the above period will not be accepted and you will be excluded from the refund process.

How to Apply for a Refund

Please access the refund application form at the URL below, or via the same URL provided within the app, and submit the required information.

＜Refund Application Form＞

URL https://enq.shueisha.co.jp/digital?uecfcode=enq-4ea2ql-22

【Required Information】

Username
User ID
Full Name
Phone Number
Email Address
Bank Account Information for Transfer

※ If you have multiple User IDs, please submit a separate application for each one.

※ Please do not uninstall the app until your refund application is fully completed. If you have uninstalled the app, you may reinstall it until March 31, 2026. After this date, reinstallation will no longer be possible.

Method of Refund

Beginning on Monday, March 2, 2026, refunds will be issued in Japanese yen via bank transfer by Hitotsubashi Planning Co., Ltd., after verifying the details of your application.

※ Refunds will be calculated at 2 yen per coin.

※ Bank transfer fees will be covered by our company.

※ Personal information provided in your application will be used solely for processing refunds and responding to inquiries, and will be properly disposed of after the refund process is completed, in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Contact Information for Refund Inquiries

"World Maker" Refund Support Desk

For inquiries, please contact us through the in-app inquiry form or via the email address below.

Inquiries regarding World Maker refunds: worldmaker_henkin@ml.shueisha.co.jp

株式会社集英社

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“Drawing pictures” is a wonderful, magical job. However, even people who cannot draw well have numerous stories to be told in their minds, so this World Maker app allows anyone to create movie and manga storyboards, and the other "blueprints" required to create a finished product. Even if you can’t draw, you can select parts and scenes to “tell a story” with accompanying visuals. Our management team hopes this app will serve as a tool to allow people all over the world use their imaginations to create wonderful stories and share them with others throughout the world. We would be extremely happy if World Maker can help you experience the joy of creating “stories” and “expressing” yourself!