MyCover is a Japan-based book cover design service with a very clear positioning: it helps authors who have already written their book but do not know how to design a cover get one made at a relatively low cost. It is not an online design tool, but a template-based customization service. Users choose a direction from existing templates, then a designer confirms requirements such as the title, author name, colors, and images via ChatWork before delivering the final cover data.
The core model is “template selection + partial customization.” The site lists templates from A-1 to A-15 and B-1 to B-12, giving users at least 27 options. Users can provide their own photos, illustrations, or Logo, but images must be of print-ready quality. Colors can be specified by the user, but the platform does not proactively propose color schemes. Font choices are limited to “Mincho” and “Gothic” styles. Some layout details can also be adjusted, such as adding lines, right-aligning text, or removing a subtitle. For original designs, users may submit a rough hand-drawn concept for the platform to digitize, but Logo creation and illustration drawing are not included.
Pricing is relatively transparent: the basic service starts from 20,000 yen, which the service emphasizes as being low within the industry. If the size needs to be changed after the data has been produced, an additional fee of 5,500 yen per change, tax included, applies. Communication by email or phone also incurs extra charges. The collaboration requirements are fairly strict: ChatWork is mandatory, and all communication takes place there. This may not be convenient for Chinese users who are more accustomed to email or WeChat.
The advantages are a simple process and low entry barrier, making it especially suitable for first-time self-publishing authors who lack design judgment. It also integrates with MyISBN and ムゲンブックス, which can help with publishing-service details such as confirming cover dimensions. The downsides are also clear: the template-based approach limits creative flexibility; the platform explicitly states that it does not read the full manuscript before creating the cover, so deep content understanding is limited; and font options, color support, and communication methods are all relatively constrained.
MyCover is suitable for individual authors using Japanese self-publishing services who have a limited budget and need a book cover completed quickly. If you need highly original illustrations, branded visual design, or complex copyright handling, an independent designer or professional design agency would be a better fit. The source text does not specify access or payment availability from China, so actual usability is unclear. Alternatives include Canva, Fiverr, 99designs, as well as domestic designer platforms or cover design services bundled with publishing providers.
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