#droujizine

[shingujizine]

🌹 A stylish collaboration is here 🌹 Give some love to the beautiful @droujizine-redesign !

Our contributor apps are still open check them out HERE!

[rainbow-cheshire]

(forgot to post on youtube) hello i have made a small animation to promote my zine @droujizine-redesign ! interest check ends in less than one week, please support us thank you!

insta version: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C95QzmUSMuk/?igsh=MXVzaTY0eWh1dnQ4aw==

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Rainbow Cheshire (@rainbow.cheshire)

💙if you are planning to repost my drawings/edits, etc either ask for permission in the comments/private message me, or mention my username in the caption AND tag me, or else i will ask you to remove the post for stealing thank you💙

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: Hello! Is it okay if I don't have recent DR examples, but MDARC (detective rain code) instead? (I have DR fanarts but they're like... old old before 2020 works,,,)

Hello! Since it's only the first day of applications we do recommend you to spend a bit of time to create new Danganronpa examples for the applications, especially because there is still more than a month to prepare. Like we said in the application form, we want to see at least one DR sample because we want to see how you interpret them. However, if you really do not have the time to prepare a new sample before contributor applications end, we may consider accepting you if we like your work.

(https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113301378221572680)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: Hello! I was wondering if the mod team had any good resources for finding references for ouji fashion! I just wanted to properly credit anything if need be if I make a sample in advance for the zine.

Thanks for the question! Our discord server actually has a channel for everyone to put in ouji/lolita fashion as inspiration! There are a lot of other good resources available, but as for now a few of the websites we recommend are lolitawardrobeofficial, devilinspiredofficial and 42Lolita!

(https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113303443542075280)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: Yay applications open!! Artist question, do we need to include some ouji fashion itself in the art, I know there's specifics asking for a dangan example in the samples, but wanted if the fashion should be in the samples too or if portfolio is ok for that? thank you!!

Hi! You do need to include ouji/lolita fashion in the zine piece, but for the portfolio we only ask for at least one sample including Danganronpa characters. Having fashion related samples would be nice though! [Smile or comment on the answer here](https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113301418920173167)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: will we know if our application was rejected?

Hi! You will receive an email about application results whether you are accepted as a contributor, pinch hitter or rejected on December 1st! [Smile or comment on the answer here](https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113512900231868543)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: hello! so so so excited for this zine! after submitting my application, the confirmation page said that "results will be out on september 29th." i'm wondering if i missed a deadline or if this is a typo? if it is the latter, when could we expect to be notified of our involvement in the zine? thank you!

Hi! Yes, we apologize for the typo, the correct date should be December 1st. Thank you for telling us!  (https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113384061392469519)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: hello! i just wanted to ask approximately how many contributors you would be accepting for each category?

Hello! As mentioned in our zine title reveal post, we will be accepting around 30 artists, 5-10 writers, 7 merch artists and 2-3 cosplayers, but this may change depending on how many applications we get, and we can be more flexible since we are sticking with digital formatting. We will update this information on Carrd and the info doc for easier access! [Smile or comment on the answer here](https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113363550962142428)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: This might be a silly question, but what sort of written pieces are you looking to include in the zine? The theme feels more art-focused than fic-focused, but as a writer I'd be interested in joining! I don't know a lot about Ouji fashion, but the mod team seems like they're here to have such a fun time :D

Hello! If you are looking for what to include in the application, please refer to our info doc! As for the zine pieces, as long as it has ouji/lolita fashion as a theme and follows our guidelines it should be fine. More elaborate examples would be stories about fashion shows, characters trying on outfits, interviews, magazine articles or even poems about the outfits! [Smile or comment on the answer here](https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113351819546313759)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: Hey! For Merch applications besides some Danganronpa examples if someone were to put some sticker examples would just one sticker count as a piece of the ten or can there be multiple examples of sticker within one piece to better display their range?

Hi! Unless you want to put the stickers together to turn it into a sticker sheet sample, please keep them as separate images! [Smile or comment on the answer here](https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113350598121277331)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: Hello! I know that among the Lolita fashion community there can be discrepancies about brand representation in coords. I was wondering what the stance is on this zine in regards to the cosplay aspect. Are name brands required or completely made from scratch, or somewhere in between? Just wanting to cover bases before applying!

Hello! As mentioned in our Carrd and info doc, both handmade and store-bought outfits are allowed in this zine! We will not be expecting big-name brands only, and if anyone isn't confident about what shops are reputable, we can help with vetting since one of the members on our mod team is a veteran lolita. We also encourage our contributors to consider a wide range of stores and to shop for items within their budget, but we'd like to request that you don't buy replicas for use in our zine. We don't believe in gatekeeping fashion, but we also want to show respect for the original creators of the designs. There are plenty of affordable indie designers to choose from! 

(https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113345232077361435)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: hi hi another question!! is it alright if i apply for both merch and spot artist?? if so, do I submit two forms or no?

Hi again! You can apply for as many roles as you want! However, you will only be accepted for a maximum of one position, so if you have a preference for what role you would like to be accepted as, make sure to tell us! In this case since these are two different roles, yes you would have to fill in two forms.  

(https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113305132891184828)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: I didn't see a cosplay mod on the team so I was wondering which mod is in charge of that aspect? Also congrats on opening contributor apps!

Thank you so much! Our cosplay mod is thefloralpeach ! They have experience modding multiple zines, including being the head and cosplay mod of Tenko Zine! More info can be found on our Carrd, hope that answers your question! 

(https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113301391978235727)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: Hi! I absolutely love the concept of Ouji fashion and pairing it with the Danganronpa series! I just was curious about why minors are allowed to participate in the zine when the source media is already very dark and rated M for all the games, plus the mods all have to be 18+? I understand wanting to be inclusive but I feel like this creates a very uncomfortable environment for minors who do not want to interact with adults who could very well be 10 years older than them, not to mention it being uncomfortable for the adults as well. I know there's a good portion of the Danganronpa community that are minors, but having been in the fandom for years as an adult, the community tends to keep their spaces very separate. This purely comes out of a place for concern for the zine since I do really want to see it succeed!

Hello! First off, thank you for your support and for voicing your concerns! As for the zine guidelines, we have followed what is typical for Danganronpa fanzines and zines in general. The series has a 16+ rating globally as well. In terms of modding, there is more responsibilities which is why applicants are required to be adults. We hope this clears up any confusion!

(https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/113119661462137230)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: I'm just curious, what made you want to start this? (Don't get me wrong I'm fully on board and I absolutely love this) It's such an interesting concept

Thanks for the question (and thank you for your support)! I have always loved androgynous fashion and dressing up OCs/existing characters, and as a lot of you may know there used to be a Danganronpa zine of the same theme a year ago. I was really excited for it and I was lucky enough to be a mod intern but it unfortunately got cancelled right before contributor applications. I am still in love with the concept and I didn't want it to end just like that so I am trying to bring it back along with a few ex mods! I hope this answers your question and that the zine will meet everyone's expectations!

- Head mod Rainbow

(https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/112831281510748145)

[droujizine-redesign]

Random spectator asked: I know this zine is planned to be digital, but is there any chance it will have a physical version too?

Hello! Since this zine has been decided to be a free one, we will not be making a physical version or have any physical products this time. This is also my first time head modding, and the only physical zine I have taken part in has not been completed yet, so I don't have the ability nor the confidence to lead a physical zine at the moment.

However, if this zine turned out well and we have enough interest in the future, we may consider a second, physical edition for this project! So make sure to stay on the lookout!

- Head mod Rainbow

(https://retrospring.net/@droujizine/a/112807450186344231)