Welcome to the Shaman King zine, a fan-run zine project to celebrate the wonderful series that is Shaman King!

Shaman King Zine is a SFW fanzine focusing on the manga and anime series by Hiroyuki Takei. This zine will feature original fan illustrations, stories, and merch relating to the characters and events from Shaman King. This zine will be a 50/50 charity / for-profit physical zine with merch. Shaman King Flowers content will be included as a digital-only add-on.

faq

Here are answers to some commonly-asked questions about zines and specific questions for this zine. We'll add to it as we advance in the project and other questions are asked.Q. What will be in this zine?
Fanart, fanfic, and some physical merchandise. We are looking at an ~80 page, 5.5x8.5” book as our goal.
Q. Will this zine be SFW or NSFW?
It'll be SFW. We do allow some content that might require warnings, but within canon limits (for example, a fight scene would require a violence warning, perhaps a blood one as well, and one of the bath scenes Takei uses so much would require a warning for near-nudity).
Q. Will there be 2003 anime content in the zine?
Yes.
Q. Will there be additional manga content adjacent to the main Shaman King story in this zine? (Mappa Douji, Zero, Remix Track)
Yes.
Q. Will there be Flowers and adjacent content in this zine? (The Superstar, Marco’s, Red Crimson, etc)
This one is up for debate right now. The interest check results were divided on this topic, so we’ll get back to you on this as soon as we can.
Q. Will there be AU content in this zine?
No.
Q. Who can apply to participate in the zine?
Anyone who wants to! We have a page with application guidelines, please check them out if you are unsure of what to include in your application.
Q. I don't have zine experience, can I still apply?
Of course! Past zine experience won't influence our choice in contributors.
Q. Will this zine be for charity, for profit, or for both things?
It will be 50/50, half for charity and half for contributor compensation. We will soon provide a form for people to suggest charities.
Q. Will contributors receive a copy of the zine?
That is the plan. A full physical copy of the zine will depend on the final budget after pre-orders are over, but every contributor will receive at least a free digital copy, and we’ll do our best to ensure they have a physical copy as well.
Q. Will the zine have a digital version?
Yes.
Q. Can contributors use their pieces after the zine is done?
Of course. Each contributor owns their own pieces, and can do as they please with them afterwards. We only ask that you wait until we give the go ahead (usually a few weeks once aftersales packages have shipped) before sharing your pieces, since we’d like to give everyone who buys the zine a chance to receive their copies first.

SCHEDULE

If you are planning on applying as a contributor, please familiarize yourself with the schedule.
The schedule is subject to change as the project progresses.

ScheduleDate
May-JuneInterest Check
June-JulyMod Applications
August 1stContributor Apps Open
September 4thContributors Apps Close
September 23rdContributor App Results
October 2ndConcept submissions
November 6thCheck-in #1
December 18thCheck-in #2
February 28thCheck-in #3
March 15thFinal Submissions
March - April 2023Pre-orders open
May - June 2023Production period
July - August 2023Shipping

MODS

Mai Kusakabe (she/her)
Head and Finance
AO3 | Carrd
Long time Shaman King fan who still worships Hao.

Rain (he/they)
Head, Communications, and Writing
Twitter | AO3 | Fanfiction.net
In charge of the Discord server. Old captain of rare ships, mostly known for shipping HaoxJeanne and loving the X-Laws beyond reason.

T1m
Shipping
Twitter | Instagram | Website
Hihi local deadline ninja and self-overworking caffeine addict here, happy to be here!

lillachan
Social Media and Graphics
Twitter | Carrd
Hao is hot ok.

Feonixe
Formatting
Twitter | Carrd
An avid lover of Shaman King and long term Amidamaru's stan.

T1m
Art
Twitter | Tumblr
When I first discovered Shaman King I was so in love with Horohoro I based my entire personality on him also I still snowboard

PREVIOUS MODS

Ally Bit
Graphics
Twitter | Instagram | Linktree
A recent Shaman King enjoyer who's a big fan of Horohoro and Opacho.

contributors

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Merch Artists
VentonG | Kim
Shidreamin | TB

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Writers
JuliaG | RainM
anatui | Iris | Pan
Sakura no Umi | wingsofcrimson

G Indicates a Guest | M Indicates a Mod