a sakura haruno zine
about
Hanami is a general, SFW, charity zine to celebrate Sakura Haruno and her growth and journey throughout the series.Proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.The zine will be divided into three sections:
✦ Bud: from childhood to Chuunin exams
✦ Blossom: post-Chuunin exams and the majority of Shippuden
✦ Byakugou: Fourth Great Shinobi War arc and beyondSPECS:
Digital + Physical Zine
6x9 Inches
Full colour, Perfect Bound
Merchandise25-30 page artists, 3-5 comic artists, 6-7 merch artists and 6-7 writers.*the number of expected contributors is subject to change depending on the interest check and number of applications
meet the team
• introduce yourself
Hi, I’m Rida! I'm a very sleepy grad student, and I like to draw, nap, and work on zines in my spare time. I have been wanting to create a Sakura zine for a long time, and I’m super excited to work with everyone and spread some Sakura love!• zine experience
Enchanted: A Dramione Artbook - Head, Graphics and Co-Finance Mod
Homeward: A SasuSaku Blank Period Zine - Co-Head, Organisation and Art Mod
Beginnings with SasuSaku Zine - Finance Mod• what's your favorite thing about Sakura?
Her tenacity, strength, and determination to always try her best and work hard when faced with obstacles.
• introduce yourself
Hi, I’m Aziantearz but you can call me Mimi. I’m a mama of twin girls with a boy on the way, and I love to draw fanart and write fanfiction for fun. I'm so ecstatic to be able to join the team and project!• zine experience
Homeward: A SasuSaku Blank Period Zine - Finance, Production and Shipping Mod
Enchanted: A Dramione Artbook zine - Finance, Production and Shipping Mod
Letters from the Sky: A Zerith fanzine - Finance, Production and Shipping ModMore zine experience can be found here - https://aziantearz.carrd.co/#fanzines• what's your favorite thing about Sakura?
I love Sakura's inner beautiful, perseverance and growth as a character. She is flawed in many ways (as we all are) but also tries her best to become someone you can rely on with her charm, intellect, skills and strength.
• introduce yourself
Pewpewpew is a visual artist and aspiring farmgirl who has never left her Naruto phase despite attempts being made. She is an unwilling member of the 6 am club, and has 4 cats she loves dearly who are responsible for the aforementioned club membership.• zine experience
Pewpewpew's project experience includes being Head Mod and Graphics/Layout Mod for Misplaced Creatures: a Bestiary for Ukraine, and Beyond a Bond: an InoShikaCho Zine, as well as Graphics Mod for Midnight Melodies: a Castlevania Zine and the Free Naruto Calendar (2022, 2023), among others.• what's your favorite thing about Sakura?
She's an Aries like me 😇 She really built herself, she chose what she wanted to become and made it happen. Girlie did that.
• introduce yourself
i'm stressed. i need to chill or my hair will fall out... more. maybe writing will help *nervous laughter.• zine experience
lakbay: a sasusaku travel zine - writer, contributor (completed)
legacy: an uchiha family zine - writer, guest contributor (completed)
homeward: a sasusaku blank period zine - writer, gen mod (in production)• what's your favorite thing about Sakura?
As a kid, Sakura showed me that even if I was weak or lame or considered "useless," I can still work on myself and become strong, kind, and just fucking awesome. And oh my gods she's pink that's like catnip to me.
schedule
🌸 Interest Check: 1st - 28th March🌸 Contributor Applications: 1st April - 15th May🌸 Application Results Sent: 26th May🌸 Discord Check-in: 2nd June🌸 Concept Check-in: 12th June🌸 Check-in 1: 15th July🌸 Check-In 2: 15th August🌸 Check-In 3: 15th September🌸 Final Submission: 15th October🌸 Pre-orders: November🌸 Production and Shipping: TBA*Schedule may be subject to change.
frequently asked questions
• What is a zine?
A (fan)zine is a collection of creative fanworks, such as art and stories, which are centered around a theme, fandom, character, and/or a ship.• What is this zine about?
This is a general, SFW charity zine dedicated to Sakura and her journey and growth throughout the series! We want to highlight her strength as a ninja, her medical work, and celebrate her bonds with her friends, teammates, mentors, and loved ones.• What is the rating of this zine?
The zine is strictly SFW so it should be suitable for those aged 13 and above. Canon typical violence is allowed, but mature content such as graphic depictions of sexual content, nudity, extreme violence, gore, etc. will not be allowed.• Which charity will the proceeds be donated to?
The proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders, an organization that works in the field of international medical relief and has been awarded the highest rating by CharityNavigator for financial transparency, responsible allocation of funds, and the effectiveness of their work.• How many contributors will be chosen?
The number of expected contributors is subject to change but we are hoping to have around 25-30 page artists, 3-5 comic artists, 6-7 merch artists, and 6-7 writers.• How will contributors be compensated?
If the project breaks even, our goal is to send all contributors a full bundle with free shipping. After production costs and contributors' copies, all proceeds will be donated to our chosen charity. However, in case we do not break even, contributors will be allowed to buy individual items at production cost. A free high-resolution PDF of the zine will be sent to contributors regardless of sales.• Can ships be included?
This is a general-themed zine so the spotlight of the zine will be on Sakura herself! We ask all contributors to keep the relationships depicted in the zine platonic or familial and not include any content that is romantic in nature, as we want this to be enjoyable for all Sakura fans.• Can other characters be included?
Yes, other characters can be included as long as Sakura is the focus of the piece.• Can AUs be included?
The zine will be canon-compliant since we want to celebrate Sakura’s journey and character development in the original story. However, headcanons that fit within the canon universe and timeline may be included.The mods also hope to create a separate AU Digital Zine if there’s enough interest and availability from our contributors.• Will you ship internationally?
Yes, we will be shipping internationally. However, there might be some shipping restrictions depending on the country.If you have any further questions, please send us an email ([email protected]) or a question on our CuriousCat.