A Demon Slayer/Kimetsu no Yaiba digital fan made zine
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ABOUT
WARNING: This Zine will contain spoilers about these characters as well as the manga and anime.Kizuki is a Demon Slayer/Kimetsu no Yaiba digital fan made zine focused on the fictional characters that comprise the six upper moon demons (Gyutaro, Daki, Gyokko, Hantengu, Akaza, Douma, Kokushibou, Kaigaku, and Nakime).
For up to date information on the production of Kizuki, please visit one of the zine’s social media accounts linked below. For questions, use our curious cat account at https://curiouscat.live/Kizuki_Zine, contact us through one of the social media accounts, or send an email to [email protected]
Application Guidelines
Artists
Applicants are required to have 3 (three) fully rendered, in color samples of their artwork in the style they wish to use for the zine.At least 2 (two) samples must have a fully rendered background.At least 1 (one) sample must have a Demon Slayer character in it, preferably an Upper Moon.NSFW applicants must also have at least 1 (one) NSFW sample.A portfolio is not required, but is recommended.
Writers
Applicants are required to have 3 fully edited 1.5k - 3k word samples of their writing.At least 1 (one) sample must be a complete one-shot story.At least 1 (one) sample must have an Upper Moon character in it.NSFW applicants must also have at least 1 (one) NSFW sample.You may add a link to your portfolio, it is optional and will only be used for tie-breaking.
Merch Artists
Applicants are required to have 3 (three) fully rendered, in color samples of their artwork in the style they wish to use for the zine. Digital merch samples are preferred over physical merch samples.At least 1 (one) sample must have a fully rendered background.At least 1 (one) sample must have a Demon Slayer character in it, preferably an Upper Moon.Applicants who wish to make printable merch must also have at least 1 (one) sample in CMYK and labeled as such.A portfolio is not required, but is recommended.
Forms
Contributor Applications are closed
Frequently Asked Questions
Will KIZUKI contain spoilers?
The zine will contain spoilers for the Infinity Castle Arc.
What is the age limit of contributors for the zine?
Contributors must be 18+ to partake in the zine.
What are the content guidelines of KIZUKI?
KIZUKI will allow content that aligns with canon-typical violence and gore, and will not contain any sexually explicit material. A NSFW extension might be added which will allow explicit gore, violence, sexual, and nude material if there is enough interest.
Will contributors be compensated for their work?
Any profit gained from KIZUKI will go towards compensating contributors and organizers for their labor. However, there is no guarantee that the zine will turn a profit, and therefore no guarantee that contributors will be compensated.
Will KIZUKI contain shipping/romantic content?
KIZUKI is a character focused zine first and foremost, and will allow shipping content so long as at least one of the upper moons is the main focus of the content.
Current Moderators
Tupper - Head Mod
Fitze _ Graphics & Merch Mod
Moo - Social Media & Merch Mod
Varis - Writing Mod
Aye - Formatting Mod
Content Guidelines
KIZUKI Zine Guidelines
Spoilers are allowed.
Content for the upper moons’ human pasts is allowed.
Canon-typical violence and gore is allowed.
Nom-sexual romantic activities is allowed.
KIZUKI Zine NSFW Extension Guidelines
Sexual depictions of a character under the age of 16 is prohibited.
Depictions of explicitly non-consensual sexual activities is prohibited.
Depictions of incest is allowed.
Depictions of dubiously consensual sexual activities is allowed.
Extreme depictions of gore and violence is allowed.
Schedule
Interest Check Opens: August 6th
Interest Check Closes: September 3rd
Mod Apps Open: September 10th
Mod Apps Close: September 24th
Mod Emails Sent: October 1st
Contributor Apps Open: October 13nd
Contributor Apps Close: November 30th
Contributor Emails Sent: December 5th
Deadline For Contributor Acceptance: December 15th
Pitches Due: January 5th
Pitches Accepted: January 19th
First Check-In: March 1st
Second Check-In: April 7th
Third Check-In: May 13th
Final Pieces Due: June 10th
Pre Orders Begin: July 1st
Pre Orders Close: August 1st
Zine Distribution: TBD