The siinamota Fanzine/Collab is an annual multimedia project celebrating the life and works of Ryo Mizoguchi. AWARD STROBE : siinamota Fanzine 2024 is the third installment of this project. Started in 2021 as the siinamota Collab, this project has expanded to its current state as a for-charity fanzine.During the pre-creation period, this zine and all information may be subject to change. This is especially true on whether this year's iteration will be physical or strictly digital; something that is entirely reliant on the Interest Check and especially Moderator Applications.While this Carrd holds basic information, we implore you to read the Master Document which delves into greater detail.Please look forward to this year's zine!
About
Created in 2021 as the siinamota Collab, the siinamota Fanzine/Collab is an annual multimedia project that celebrates and is meant as a tribute to the life and works of Vocaloid producer Ryo Mizoguchi also known as siinamota, Powapowa-P, FulkawaNoro, Nioudachi, Pico, and Highcolor_Sunz. After a successful 2023 edition, we are prepared to create this year's project.The siinamota Fanzine consists of an artbook, merchandise, and a video tribute including human and vocal synth covers along with animations all based off of the works of siinamota and with the works of many talented artists.This zine is 100% SFW with the only warning being slight gore and sensitive imagery.This zine will contain an artbook (both available physically and digitally). It will be A4 (8.5 x 11 in), ~50+ pages, and full color. The digital PDF will be the artbook in a digital format.With regard to digital merch, the following will be included:
- 3 digital icons
- 1 phone wallpaper
- 1 computer wallpaper
- 1 emote pack
- 1 header
- 2 printable coloring pagesWith regard to physical merch, the following will be included:
- 2 small poster sized prints
- 2 acrylic keychains
- 1 sticker sheet
- 3 die-cut stickers
- 1 button
- 1 memo padThe following will be stretch goals/preorder benefits based off of support:
- 1 tote bag (for first 15 physical orders)
- 1 acrylic standee (when 50+ preorders has been reached)
- 1 enamel pin (when 100+ preorders have been reached)Alongside all of this, a video containing human/vocal synth covers as well as animations/animatics based on the works of siinamota will be posted following the closing of all orders for our zine itself.
FAQ
What is a fanzine?
A fanzine is a magazine (and usually physical merchandise) created by fans for a certain character, piece of media, concept, ship, and more. Zines can be digital or physical and can feature a variety of mediums.What will be featured in the zine?
Visual art and music.What will be featured in the video?
Covers (vocal synth or human), art/videos made for covers if applicable, animations, and MMD animations.Is this zine for charity or for profit?
This zine will be 100% for charity.What charity will this zine be donating to?
Following interest check and contributors being decided, we will hold a majority vote to figure out what charity we will donate to. We will announce it at a later date.Will this zine be a physical and/or digital product?
This is entirely dependent on feedback and Moderator Applications. Without enough interest and help, we cannot create a physical zine and will opt for a digital zine similar to the 2023 edition of the siinamota Fanzine.How will contributors be compensated?
Contributors are given a free digital copy of the zine and digital merchandise if applicable. If physical, contributors may receive a free full bundle depending on sales.Is this zine SFW? What are the content warnings for this zine?
This zine is strictly SFW with the exception of slight gore and sensitive imagery involving suicide and self-harm. The topic of siinamota and his works will also include depictions and discussions of mental health.How will the zine be organized?
Check-ins, discussion, and most organization will take place exclusively on Discord. If you do not or cannot have a Discord account we implore you to not apply to this zine.How are artists chosen?
Artists are selected through a jury process with moderators, not based on skill, style, or popularity. Instead, we aim to represent diversity in this zine, featuring art across various mediums. Static art will be featured in our zine while moving art will be showcased in our video.How many contributors will be accepted?
We do not have a set number of contributors planned at the moment. This may change in the future.Can I apply for multiple roles?
You can apply to be a page artist, merchandise artist, and video artist. Make sure to indicate on your application that you are applying for multiple roles. However, you cannot apply for other roles if you apply as a cover artist.Help! My question isn't answered here!
Please feel free to DM us or go to our Retrospring which is linked in the chat bubble icon below. Also make sure to check the Master Document for the full FAQ list!
Moderators
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my name is chara and i'm an 18 year old artist. i'm the creator of the siinamota collab and am so happy to be running it annually! i have been a part of a few zines and have run the siinamota collab since 2021.siinamota has been my favorite producer since i was a young kid. i'm always happy to pay tribute to him in any way possible!
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Whimmie
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Co-Head & Art Mod
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hi, i’m whimmie! i’m a longtime friend of chara, and like him, i’m 18 and planning to study art after my gap year. outside of art, i love fashion, movies, video games, and listening to music! although i'm not as familiar with siinamota's work, i'm happy to help with anything art-related such as this zine. i can't wait to see the artwork that comes out of this year's collaboration!
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Hello, I'm Tal/Parallax! I'm a 26-year-old creator and long-time Vocaloid fan. Though I've only really become invested in siinamota's music in recent years, he's one of my favorite producers and I'm happy to join in this celebration of his works!
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Hi hi! I'm Riniifluff, but most know me by Aero! I'm a 21-year-old artist with a huge passion for anything vocal synth related- shown mostly by my special interest in Utatane Piko! I also love robots, space, lolita fashion, and music!I feel genuinely honored to be a part of this zine as a mod! Siinamota's work means so much to me and it warms my heart to be around people who feel the same! Looking forward to all the talented people who apply!
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Schedule
| Event | Start | End |
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| Interest Check | Sept. 4th | Sept. 25th |
| Moderator Applications | Sept. 4th | Oct. 2nd |
| Moderator Decisions | Oct. 5th | |
| Interest Check Results | Oct. 9th | |
| Contributor Applications | Oct. 10th | Nov. 7th |
| Contributor Decisions | Nov. 9th | |
| Creation Period | Nov. 10th | Feb. 28th |
| Check In Dates | TBD | |
| Orders Open | TBD | |
| Video Premiere | TBD |
*these dates will go through to 2025. at the moment, we are planning to hold a 2025 zine as well, but this may change depending on this zine's creation period. please note that these dates are subject to change.
Guidelines
This zine exclusively celebrates Ryo Mizoguchi's works, his life, and anyone who was impacted by his works. Anyone speaking ill of or not giving Mizoguchi the respect he deserves will be blacklisted from participating in this collaboration. siinamota was a real person with friends and family, not a subject of theorization or anything that diminishes his identity. Nothing that disrespects Mizoguchi's legacy will be presented in or associated with this collaboration. Let’s keep a celebration of works and life as such—a celebration.On a similar note, if you endorse self harm, suicide, and/or eating disorders, or are part of communities that do such, you will be blacklisted from this collaboration. Due to the nature of this zine's topic, mental health will be treated with earnest respect. We are not interested in those who seek to expose others to harmful or triggering content, nor do we wish to align ourselves with such.- All applicants must be 16 years or older (or 18+ if applying to be a moderator) at the time of their application.- This zine is an approximately 5-6 month commitment. Those who are unable or unwilling to commit to the zine’s duration are discouraged from applying.- Contributors are required to have/create a Discord account for communication purposes.- This zine and its communication server are 100% SFW with the exception of darker/mental health related themes (suicide, death, blood, etc.).- NSFW work is not permitted in the zine or the server (i.e. sexual imagery, nudity, implied explicit themes, etc.). Contributors may contact moderation to discuss whether their work is appropriate for the zine.- Contributors must create a new original piece for this zine. Previously created works are not permitted.- The use of generative AI, tracing, pirating of vocal synths, and other forms of plagiarism are strictly prohibited from our contributors.- Vocal synth cover artists are required to follow the commercial/personal guidelines of any vocal synth they use if it is not their own. If a vocal synth has been discontinued, you may not use it for this zine.- There is zero tolerance for hate speech, harassment, bullying, and all forms of bigotry. If you are found to be engaging in these behaviors, you will be removed from this project and blacklisted from any later projects.- Despite not being focused on ships in any capacity, this project does not support any communities or individuals that endorse or romanticize abuse, incest, pedophilia, or other forms of illegal relationships.- Contributors may not share their pieces outside of the zine server until moderators give the OK. This includes WIPs, cropped previews, and final pieces. Previews will be handled by the moderation team until the completion of the zine, and artists will be appropriately credited. On the day of the video premiere, video creators may upload their videos to their respective channels.- Upon the completion of the zine, contributors may use their work for any reason (e.g. prints/merch) as they retain all rights to their work. Just make sure it is after the zine has been completed!- Make sure to regularly communicate with the moderators. If you have a question, DM us or ask us on Retrospring. If you need an extension, let us know ahead of time. Please note excessive use of extensions and lack of communication, as stated before, may put you at risk of being removed from our project.These guidelines may be edited or added to as time goes on!
