Obsession
OBSESSION. Noun.
► The state of being obsessed with someone or something.
► An idea or thought that continually intrudes on a person's mind.
Obsession is an unofficial fanzine focused on the relationship between the Chainsaw Man characters Yoshida and Denji. It will feature fanart, fanfiction and fanmerch.
Let the obsession begin.
The Mod Team
Mod Beatrice
Head, Shipping, Finance
Beatrice is obsessed with holding Denji and Yoshida by the scruff of their necks and making them kiss. Not that they need any encouragement.
Previous Experience
- Contract: An AkiAngel Zine, CSM, Co-Head, Finance, Shipping
- Forsaken Zine, JJK, SocMed
- YoshiDen Week, CSM, Head, SocMed, Organisation
Mod Jabby
Formatting
Jabby is obsessed with dark haired emo boys, feelings, and boyfriends reminding their traumatised partner that he’s worthy of love.
Previous Experience
- One and Only: A NSFW SatoSugu Zine, Formatting
- Deep Seas: A BkDK Pirate Zine, Writing, Formatting
- Victories: A BnHA Sports Zine, Writing, Formatting
Mod Lily
Social Media
Liliana is obsessed with cats, the ocean, and Denji finding the happiness he deserves. Maybe that happiness will come in the form of Yoshida?
Previous Experience
- NSFW AkiAngel Week, CSM, Co-Head
- Devildom, Obey Me!, Formatting
- Mirai: An Aki Hayakawa Zine, CSM, Shipping
Mod Haley
Writing
Haley is obsessed with manga, Genshin, and guys obsessed with boobs finding out they’re not as straight as they thought.
Previous Experience
- Pull of the Ocean, Attack on Titan, Beta
- Honkai Starz Festival, Honkai Impact/Star Rail, Writing
- Time After Time, Doctor Strange, Writing
- Devildom, Obey Me!, Intern
Mod Bee
Intern
Bee is obsessed with your typical CSM fare: the image of Denji with a dog collar, the knowledge that Yoshida put it there, and all the exciting ways these two have fun in their spare time.
Previous Experience
- Kaeluc Con, Genshin Impact, SocMed
- BNHA.MP3, Boku No Hero Academia, Intern
- DimiClaude Gifts, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Sole
Schedule
This schedule is subject to change.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement | January 26 |
| Interest Check | Feb 1 - Mar 1 |
| Contributor Apps | Mar 17 - Apr 14 |
| Contributor Results | Apr 21 |
| Check-in 1 | May 26 - 28 |
| Check-in 2 | Jun 23 - 25 |
| Check-in 3 - FINAL | Jul 21 - 23 |
| Formatting | Jul - Aug |
| POs | Sep 1 - Oct 6 |
| Production | Oct - Nov |
| Shipping | (TBD) |
App Guidelines
General Information:
Apps will be open for four weeks, from March 17th to April 14th.
- You must be 18 years old or older to apply.
- List all relevant content warnings in your app.
- Create a Google Drive folder containing your portfolio. Please check that your links work and that permissions are set so that anyone with the link can view.
- If applying to NSFW, include at least one NSFW sample.
- All applications must contain at least one piece featuring Yoshida and/or Denji.
- You may apply to multiple positions.Page Artists:
- 3-5 pieces that best showcase your style. We’ll look at colouring and composition - including backgrounds, values, colour balance, understanding of form and depth, and anatomy.
- At least 2 of the pieces must be in full colour so that we can get a feel for your artistic range.
- Digital and traditional art are both accepted, but traditional art must be scanned in high quality.Merch Artists:
- 3-5 pieces that best showcase your style. We’ll look at your overall ability to design merchandise - including colour palette, composition, and fit to product.
- At least 1 piece must be an example of merchandise, so we can get a feel for your design range.Writers:
- 2-3 pieces that best showcase your writing. We’ll look at how you tell a story, include characterisation plot, flow, grammar, and punctuation.
- Each piece must be no more than 2,000 words, with a maximum total word count of 6,000 for all pieces combined.
- The pieces can be published or unpublished. At least one piece needs to work as a standalone, but other samples can be extracts.
FAQ
What is a zine?
A zine is an unofficial fanmade publication that usually includes artwork, illustrations and written works.What is this zine about?
Obsession is an unofficial fanzine focused on the relationship between the Chainsaw Man characters Yoshida and Denji. It will feature fanart, fanfiction and fanmerch. There is no set theme.What format will this zine take?
We will have a physical SFW zine (which will also be available in digital form) with additional merch and an NSFW digital add-on.Who can apply?
Anyone over the age of 18 by the time of application can apply. No prior zine experience is required.Is this zine for profit or charity?
This zine will be for profit, which means that if there is any profit remaining after pre-orders, compensation and leftovers are complete, it will be split evenly among contributors and mods.How will contributors be compensated?
We aim to provide all contributors with a full bundle shipped to them for free. Should sales not allow for this, all contributors are guaranteed digital copies of the zine and the option to purchase other items at production cost.How many contributors will the zine have?
This will be determined by the interest check.Will guests be invited?
Yes; guests will be contacted during the interest check period.Can contributors apply to multiple positions?
Yes.Can contributors be anonymous?
Contributors do have the option of being credited anonymously. However, anonymous contributors will still need to join the discord server.Are there any content restrictions in this zine?
Yes. Obsession zine will not include any loli/shota, emeto or scat. Details may be updated.Is gender bending or trans-gender characterisation allowed?
Yes.