Best Asian Speculative Fiction Anthology Series A project of Insignia Stories (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (June 2022). We provide the following information as an archive. We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About This is our annual reprint anthology, started in 2020. Pieces should be set in an Asian country and must have Asian main characters. Anything speculative: horror, light or dark fantasy, and science fiction. As usual, we aim to have a good mix of Asian settings and cultures, as well as speculative sub-genres, so the more original your ideas are, the better chance your work will have of being accepted. Important: Reprints only. Country of Publication & Year Established Japan Established in 2020 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per year Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: People in a specific region, People with East Asian origins, People with South Asian origins, People with Southeast Asian origins.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Light Fantasy Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Place/Regions: Specific region, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Best Asian Speculative Fiction Anthology Series Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsThe Insignia Drabbles Series CLOSEDThe Insignia Instincts Series CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only