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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 18d

✨Applications closed - results soon✨

Hi everyone! Thank you so much to all who have filled out the application form and thank you in advance for your patience while we review 💕

Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 20d

Final call for applications! The form closes today so if you’re still hoping to apply then we would love to hear from you 🎸

Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 6

✨Calling all writers, artists and cosplayers! ✨

Applications are now open! If you’re interested in supporting our fanzine as a contributor, please fill out the application form below.

The application period will end on 4th October! 🥰

Link ⬇️

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 24d

Hi guys! Just a reminder that the application form closes on Saturday — we’d love to see your work 🥰

Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 6

✨Calling all writers, artists and cosplayers! ✨

Applications are now open! If you’re interested in supporting our fanzine as a contributor, please fill out the application form below.

The application period will end on 4th October! 🥰

Link ⬇️

Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 29d

Please rest assured that this will not affect the project’s timeline — we truly appreciate your continued support, patience, and understanding 💕

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 29d

Hi everyone! Just a little update.

After some concerning information came to light, we’ve made the difficult decision to part ways with one of our mods. This decision was made with the best interests of the project, and all parties concerned, in mind.

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 24

I adore how it tackles love and grief, and it served as a good anchor for me when I was going through my own tough moments. Given has been a solid source of love and creativity, and I'm honored to be able to channel that into this project and celebrate this with everyone! 🤍 (2/2)

Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 24

Hello, I'm Ika (@ferventsunset), and I'm the graphics mod! I'm very new to Given. I've watched it a few years back and loved it but only now did I fall for it hard, and now it's all I think about. (1/2)

Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 23

✨Mod team expansion✨

Hi everyone! As mentioned during our interest check results, we have recently added a few new faces to our mod team 🥰

We will be sharing their introductions over the next few days — so please join us in welcoming them warmly to the band 💕

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 23

I'll be a Discord moderator for this project, and I hope you're excited as I am!

Thank you for your support! 応援よろしくお願いします!
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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 23

Hello everyone! I'm Jasmine / Connor (ryukita on discord)! Given has genuinely changed my life for the better; I don't know where I'd be if I never encountered Mafuyu and Ritsuka's story.
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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 23

✨Mod team expansion✨

Hi everyone! As mentioned during our interest check results, we have recently added a few new faces to our mod team 🥰

We will be sharing their introductions over the next few days — so please join us in welcoming them warmly to the band 💕

a cartoon drawing of a white dog next to a blue box that says level

ALT: a cartoon drawing of a white dog next to a blue box that says level

media.tenor.com

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 23

✨Mod team expansion✨

Hi everyone! As mentioned during our interest check results, we have recently added a few new faces to our mod team 🥰

We will be sharing their introductions over the next few days — so please join us in welcoming them warmly to the band 💕

a cartoon drawing of a white dog next to a blue box that says level

ALT: a cartoon drawing of a white dog next to a blue box that says level

media.tenor.com

Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 6

We have updated our carrd to reflect these changes, please refer to the “Requirements” section for more information.

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 6

🌸UPDATE🌸

We are now accepting artist applications from figurine photographers!

If you have high quality photographs of your Given nendos/figurines/dolls etc. in poses that illustrate a situation or story — then we would love for you to apply 💕

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 6

Please share for awareness, thank you for all that you do 💕 @zinepromo.bsky.social
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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 6

Link to form:

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If you have any questions about the form or application process, please feel free to reach out to us — we’ll be happy to help ☺️

#givenanime #givenmanga #fanzine #applications

Matsuri no Hanashi Contributor Application

Thank you so much for your interest in contributing to Matsuri no Hanashi: A Given Zine! We're so excited to be accepting applications and are so thankful for your support. This form will be open unti...

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 6

✨Calling all writers, artists and cosplayers! ✨

Applications are now open! If you’re interested in supporting our fanzine as a contributor, please fill out the application form below.

The application period will end on 4th October! 🥰

Link ⬇️

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 2

…and will be reaching out to potential candidates over the next few days or so.

Please look out for their introduction posts soon and join us in welcoming them warmly to the band!

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 2

Lastly, and most importantly for the team!

As part of the interest check we asked if anyone would like to join our mod team, specifically to support with art and graphic design.

We were very impressed with the responses…

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 2

Fourth! We loved reading through which characters/ships you’re most looking forward to seeing as part of this zine. We will use these results to work with contributors and their pitches, ensuring we have good coverage across characters/concepts!

Please enjoy this pie chart 🍰

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 2

Third! Based on the responses, we are committed to offering a NSFW/DD section or separate zine if there are enough contributors who would like to support this alongside the main zine. This will be an exciting addition to the project! We hope you’re as excited as we are 💕

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 2

Second! Responses to our digital merch question were super insightful and there were a range of suggestions that we are excited to explore 🌸

Results will help us support our merch artists in designing digital products that people would like as part of this zine!

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 2

As mentioned yesterday, we’re delighted to say this project will go ahead as a result!

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 2

First! We are proud to share that we received 42 responses in total - with a wonderful spread of responders wanting to contribute to the zine itself as artists/writers/cosplayers etc. and/or as a reader! We are so grateful for each and every one of you who showed interest 💕

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 2

✨Interest check results✨

Hi guys! As promised, here’s a thread of fun insights from our interest check and what they mean for the project 🧵

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Matsuri no Hanashi

A festival themed Given zine.

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · Sep 1

✨Application phase soon!✨

With our zine going ahead as planned, we are excited to announce that applications to contribute to the zine will open very soon.

If you are looking to apply it’s worth having a little look at our carrd to understand what we will require from you ⬇️

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