There’s something special about watching creativity catch fire. When fans pick up their pencils, instruments, or cameras and channel their love for a universe into something new, showing the world what you can do. That’s what RippaFest Creator Season 2025 is all about: celebrating you, the fans, and creators who bring imagination to life.

From October 21 to December 5, 2025, the Rippaverse is opening its doors for a 45-day global creative competition where art, music, and content creation collide. Whether you’re an illustrator, streamer, musician, or storyteller, RippaFest is your chance to shine — and maybe even land a paid commission or feature in RippaZine.

What Makes RippaFest Special

Unlike your average contest, RippaFest is about opening doors and creative freedom. You don’t need an agent, a big audience, or a fancy setup — just passion, originality, and the drive to make something cool.

The Rippaverse was built on an independent spirit. Fans and creators are the heartbeat of this universe, and RippaFest Creator Season celebrates that by giving everyone a platform to show what they can do.

Whether you’ve been drawing since childhood, producing videos on your phone, or writing songs between shifts — this is your opportunity to step into the spotlight.

Why Enter a Creative Competition?

Let’s be real, putting your work out there can feel scary. But creative competitions like RippaFest aren’t just about “winning.” They’re about growth, connection, and opportunity.

Here’s why joining a competition like this is one of the best things you can do for your creative journey:

1. You Level Up Fast

Deadlines sharpen your focus. Constraints fuel innovation. Having a defined window — in this case, 45 days — forces you to finish something and polish it to the best of your ability. You’ll learn new tools, refine your style, and prove to yourself what you can accomplish under pressure.

2. You Build Visibility

Every submission is a chance to get your work in front of thousands of fans and the Rippaverse creative team. Winners will be featured across official channels and even RippaZine — that’s exposure that could open doors to paid collaborations and future projects.

3. You Join a Community That Gets It

RippaFest is more than a contest — it’s a gathering. You’ll connect with other artists, content creators, and musicians who share your love for storytelling, comics, and creativity. The Rippaverse Discord becomes a living workshop of feedback, encouragement, and inspiration during the event.

4. You Get Rewarded for What You Love

There’s real money and store credit up for grabs — up to $1,500 in some categories — plus the chance for commissioned work with Rippaverse. But beyond the prizes, there’s the pride of seeing your name credited alongside creators shaping the future of indie storytelling.

What You Can Create

RippaFest has three major creative categories (plus a fan-favorite vote), so there’s something for every kind of maker.

Art Contest

Artists can enter as:

• Cover / Pin-Up Art: Your original take on a Rippaverse character.
• Sequential Art: A four-page story to flex your narrative muscles.
• Coloring: Bring official Rippaverse line art to life — choose from a Caanan White cover or Bloodruth #1 interiors.

Top artists win $1,000 cash or $1,500 store credit, and Cover winners also receive a paid commission opportunity with Rippaverse.