Always Hero!:
A Chiaki Morisawa Zine
Always Hero! is a fan projet dedicated to Chiaki Morisawa from the Ensemble Stars franchise. Take a look around for all the info you need!
Frequently Asked Questions
☆What is the zine’s theme?
The zine will focus primarily on the character of Chiaki Morisawa. AUs & ships will be allowed unless asked otherwise by the interest check!☆My native language isn't English, can I join?
Of course! We'll communicate in English, but we do not ask an insane mastery of the language (in fact, using a translator works as long as you keep up with deadlines)!☆Will the zine be fully SFW?
This project will be entirely SFW!☆Will the zine be physical or digital/Will there be merch?
For now, we are aiming for a digital release. The scope of the zine will depend on interest check results. There will be merch however regardless of it!☆Will the zine be for-profit/How will contributors be compensated?
That remains to be determined by the interest check. For now, we are leaning towards free release or charity. If physical, depending on sales we will try to compensate each contributor with a copy of the zine.☆What is the policy on spoilers?
Anything goes!
Tentative schedule
| ☆Interest Check | Dec. 25th - Jan. 25th |
| ☆Mod applications | Jan. 5th - Jan. 31st |
| ☆Mod app results | Feb. 5th |
| ☆Contributor applications | Feb. 8th - Mar. 8th |
| ☆Contributor app results | Mar. 15th |
| ☆Check-in #1 (pitches) | Mar. 23rd |
| ☆Check-in #2 (25%) | Apr. 15th |
| ☆Check-in #3 (60%) | May 8th |
| ☆Check-in #4 (80%) | May 30th |
| ☆Final submissions | Jun. 10th |
| ☆Preorders | TBD/TBA |
Please note this schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Guidelines, Rules & Info
We are delighted to see you express interest in Always Hero!: a Chiaki Morisawa Zine.We will be looking for roughly 20 to 25 artists, around 5 merch artists, and between 4 to 6 writers. Specs are tentative!(Note: Unless specified otherwise, we will only be asking that all contributors be 15+.)
♡General Info
All pieces must be originals created for the zine specifically, and must revolve around Chiaki Morisawa. Other pairings or characters can be featured, but the focus must be on our titular character. We are aiming for diversity, so feel free to pitch something outside the box!Note for applications: We will not be docking points if your samples don't include EnStars content, don't worry!
♡Merch Artist Info
Regardless of whether the zine ends up digital or not, we will cap merch at one piece per merch artist. Regarding applications, we will ask for 3 samples you're proud of (and if you so wish, a portfolio). These can be physical merch or simply designs!
♡Page Artist Info
Page artists will be asked to submit, well, a page illustration! We'll accept maybe one or two short comics max and a few spreads. Your piece can be a standalone or a collaboration with a writer. You can draw a small spot illustration to accompany a writing piece on top of your piece. We will require 3 samples in your application (and you can add a portfolio if you want)!
♡Writer Info
Writers will have two options to choose from for their singular piece: short fic (around 1.5K words) or long/standard fic (2.5K)! In applications we'll be asking for 3 samples. Please try and keep each sample around the word count relevant to the form you're applying for, and aim for a total word count of 8K max.
Contact us
Got a suggestion, question or concern you'd like to share with us?
We are always available at [email protected]!
You can also find us on twitter.
Mod Team
Ru: Head & Writing Mod
Stay tuned for mod apps...