I'm Alex, like many people during the pandemic I was desperate for a new way to spend my time. As a long time fanfiction writer it was only natural that my attention move towards zines and bangs! Nowadays, I like to be seven thousand unfinished WIPs in a trenchcoat! Someday I'll finish them. I swear!I really had a lot of fun watching sk8, it was the first anime in the longest time where I was hooked on every episode and I cut my teeth in the zine world with sk8 zines. Now I have the experience, it's time to be self-indulgent and make some of my own projects!Experience:Head Mod of Midnight Scribblings with 7+ Projects under my belt.
In this tiny 2 mod project I took over the roles of graphics, formatting, beta reading, contributor moderation. writing mod and art mod!Head Mod (and writing mod) of Heroes United
Head Mod of Night and Day
Head Mod of Hero Worship
Head Mod of At Your Service
I'm Lys, I'm 27, a writer by trade, and I have Cherry to thank for getting me into Sk8 in the first place! From the instant I saw him, I knew he was going to be my favorite, so what better way to give some of that appreciation back than by being a part of this project?Experience:—Writing mod for Night and Day: A Shadow zine—Writing contributor for multiple zines including To Infinity (Sk8), Flourish (Sk8), In Between the Lines (Bustafellows), and The Eyes of Hyrule (Legend of Zelda)—15+ years of writing experience and immersion in fandom culture—7+ years of community management including forums and Discord servers totaling 8,000 members—A heck-ton of enthusiasm!
yo yo yo! i'm tulip, also known as fish. i study philosophy and art history, ride horses between classes, and was kin-assigned cherry when that was a thing. my running theory about sk8 is that sherry's the actual main character of the show and that reki and langa are but a parallell for the relationship between young cherry, joe, and adam.... anywho! excited for this project. cheers!
Hi there! I'm Izzy! I'm a college sophomore with an overactive imagination and maybe a little too much time on my hands. Sk8 rocked my universe, and teenage Kaoru's edgy vibes were a big part of that. I'm excited to work with some of my favorite people on this project!Experience:Social media mod for:For Infinity: Izuocha Seasons ZineSunrise: Kiribaku Wedding ZineYoung & Bold: Supersons ZineNight and Day: Hiromi Higa ZineStarlight Anya: Anya Forger Zine
Dates may be subject to change.
| February 1-March 1 | |
| March 15-April 21 | |
| April 30 | |
| May 28 | |
| June 18 | |
| July 9 | |
| July 31 | |
| September 10 | |
| Pre-orders Close | December 10 |
| Ordering, Packing, Shipping | TBD |
What is a zine?
A zine (pronounced like a shortened form of “magazine”) is a collection of artwork and fanfiction, brought together in one collected work. It is a fan project where people who enjoy the piece of media the zine is focused on can create work based on the series!What are the zine specifications?
SFW, gen physical A5 zine & NSFW, ship-friendly digital add-on zineThis zine will be for profit!Are AUs allowed?
Yes, AUs as well as canon-compliant material are welcome.Are spoilers allowed?
Spoilers will be allowed.How will contributors be compensated?
We will compensate contributors with at least a free PDF of our zine. If sales progress and we can provide free copies of the zine to each contributor, that will be our next goal.Who is allowed to apply?
This is a SFW and NSFW project, and you must be 18 years or older to participate in this zine.What will not be allowed in the NSFW Add On?
-Underage/Pedophelia/Lolisho
-Gratuitous gore/Non-typical canon violence
-Vore/Cannibalism
-Scat/Heavy Watersports
-Emeto/Vomit
-Zoophilia
-Non-Con/RapeWhy is Underage not allowed?
Underage content will not be allowed in the zine due to the legal restrictions in place for some mods in their respective countries.Will I require a Discord to participate?
Discord is our key method of communication. If you do not have a Discord account and wish to participate, you will be expected to create one.Do I need previous zine experience to apply?
Absolutely not! Everyone starts somewhere, and we welcome newcomers to apply.Can I apply for more than one position?
Yes, you’re more than welcome to apply for more than one position, provided you’re confident you can handle the increased workload.If I have any questions, where do I ask them?
We’re happy to offer any further answers or clarification through our Tellonym!
GuidelinesRemember the hard guidelines in regards to content for this zine.
We will not accept applications which contain:-Underage/Pedophilia/Lolisho
-Gratuitous gore/non-typical canon violence
-Vore/cannibalism
-Scat
-Non-Con/RapeThank you!Art ContributorGuidelines/ExpectationsPage Artist
Page Artists are required to complete 1 full page piece of art for this zine.
We will be offering the opportunity to create more pages/spreads for interested participants.Spot Artist
Spot Artists will be expected to create 2-3 smaller spot illustrations in collaboration with one of our Writing Contributors.Spot Artists may also have the opportunity to create spot illustrations for more than one fic, or to create a full page illustration.Comic Artist
Comic Artists will be expected to make one comic in full colour.The comic will be 2-4 pages. The length is up to the creator’s discretion.Merch Artist
Physical Merch Artists will be expected to create 2-3 pieces of physical merch, to be assigned in our Discord sever upon contributor acceptance. Here are a few of our tentative physical merch options, though they are subject to change:
-Lenticular card
-Sticker sheet
-Die-cut sticker
-Acrylic charm 2.5"
-Prints x2, (etc.)Digital Merch Artists will be expected to create 2-3 pieces of digital merch, including Discord emote packs, wallpapers for phone and computer, icons, digital colouring pages and printable merch, etc.Art Application GuidelinesAs an Art Applicant for ‘Cherry Bomb!’, your work will be judged on your knowledge of anatomy, perspective, composition, colour theory, and personal style.Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of artwork you would like to make for our zine!Remember, you must be over 18 to apply to ‘Cherry Bomb!’.Portfolio requirement for Page Artists/Spot Artists.
-3 art pieces showcasing the best of your artistic abilities.
-If applying for a position as an NSFW creator, at least one sample must be NSFW
-At least 1 art piece must have a complete background, full shading, and colouring.
-At least one of your pieces must feature a character from Sk8. Kaoru Sakurayashiki/Cherry Blossom art is not necessary but highly encouraged.Portfolio requirement for Comic Artists.
-Comic artists will be expected to include one or more pages of previous comics in their application, but full page illustrations will also be considered.
-If applying for a position as an NSFW creator, at least one sample must be NSFW.
-At least one sample must feature a character from Sk8. Kaoru Sakurayashiki/Cherry Blossom art is not necessary but highly encouraged.Portfolio requirement for Merch Artists.
-At least one sample must feature a character from Sk8. Kaoru Sakurayashiki/Cherry Blossom art is not necessary but highly encouraged.
-Merch-specific art is highly encouraged, but it is not necessary.Portfolio links are welcome. Carrd and Google Drive are preferred. We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.Writing ContributorGuidelines/ExpectationsAs a Writer Applicant for ‘Cherry Bomb!’, your work will be judged on your grammar, flow, ability to tell a story within a given word limit, characterisation, and general writing style.Please choose examples you feel best reflect the kind of fic you would like to make for our zine!-Writers will be expected to create 1-2 pieces for this zine, each 2-3k words.
-Writers may have the opportunity to collaborate with another writer or artist.
-Fics created MUST be centred around Sk8. Kaoru Sakurayashiki/Cherry Blossom art is not necessary but highly encouraged.Writer Application GuidelinesRemember, you must be over 18 to apply to ‘Cherry Bomb!’.-Writer Applicants must provide three samples of their writing. For each sample, the word count will be 2k-3k.
-All samples must be SFW if applying for the main zine. NSFW fics will not be considered.
-If you are applying for the NSFW add-on, then one fic sample must be NSFW.
-At least one sample must feature a character from Sk8. Kaoru Sakurayashiki/Cherry Blossom art is not necessary but highly encouraged.
-If any of your samples are SFW but still contain potentially triggering or mature topics, please make sure that they contain visible tags.
NSFW content must be tagged and with visible content warningsPortfolio links are welcome. Carrd, Ao3, FF.net and Google Drive are preferred. We will not accept portfolio accounts on Pixiv, if they are locked for 18+ content.Please note that Mods will not choose applicants based on external factors like follower counts.