an unofficial Kazuscara fanzine

Feathered wings nestled
Side by side under red leaves
Hear their tender song
They’ve wandered alone
Following the autumn winds
And red strings of fate
Melodies so sweet
Their birdsong tells a story
Of soul bound lovers

Schedule 2024

Interest check:January 27 - February 25
Contributor Applications:March 3 - April 14
Contributor Results:April 21
Creation Phase:May 13 - August 16
Preorders Open:October 11 - November 30
Production Phase:December - April
Shipping:TBA

*The dates listed above are estimates, and subject to change.

MOD TEAM

Yu

co-head & art modI am first and foremost a huge kazuscara lover! I’m also an artist, and occasional writer. I’m so excited to work on this project, and I’ll do my absolute best in my role to make this a zine they both deserve!

Kino

co-head, writing & social media modI'm a fanfic writer and occasionally a poet. I love KazuScara so much, they're my muse and the whole reason I even started writing fics!

Jinny

co-head, graphics & layout modI'm an illustrator who likes cats, hot choco and KazuScara (obviously). I hope I will be able to highlight the beautiful creations in this zine with my graphics and layout <3

Mist

writing modI'm a writer and artist, and kazuscara is my life. I'm so excited to work on this project and see what beautiful things the kazuscara fandom can make when working together!

Dukkuna

writing & co-finance modI’m a fanfic writer who’s also very passionate about math. KazuScara was one of my first Genshin ships and it’s always held a special place in my heart. I hope to utilize my skills to help this zine thrive.

mmori

merch & production modi am your friendly neighborhood procrastinator and stressed student. if you see me rotting on summoner's rift, no you don't.

Gabe

shipping modI’m an artist but more importantly a huge kzsc enjoyer!! I’m so excited to help bring this wonderful zine to life with so many awesome ppl!

Poorva

co-finance modHello! I'm Poorva and I'm so happy to be a part of this beautiful project dedicated to my skrunklies <3

guidelines for contributors

FAQ

Q: What is a Zine?
A: A “zine,” short for “fanzine,” is a type of publication, often in booklet form, produced by fans and centered around a certain theme. This publication can be digital or physical. It usually contains art, writing, and sometimes also includes merchandise. A zine can be profit or nonprofit depending on the creators.


Q: Why are you making a KazuScara zine?
A: This project started within a group of very passionate kazuscara shippers. It is a well-loved ship and we believe it deserves its own zine. There are countless amazing artists, writers, and creators in this community that put so much of their heart into the ship and the content they create for it. It would be wonderful to bring us together to make something by kazuscara fans - for kazuscara fans.


Q: Will this be a physical or digital zine?
A: There will be both a physical and a digital zine.


Q: Will this be a for-profit or for-charity zine?
A: Contributors will receive compensation for their hard work. However, the remaining proceeds will be donated as relief funds for Gaza.


Q: Is the zine going to be SFW or NSFW?
A: The main zine will be SFW, but we will also have a smaller side-zine available with NSFW content.


Q: Will there be applications?
A: Yes! After the interest check, we will open applications for contributors. Stay tuned for those announcements! For now you may leave suggestions for writers or artists you would like to see within the “contributor suggestions” part of the interest check so that we may consider inviting them as a guest. This is not a guarantee that they will be invited, but we would love to see who YOU would love to see in the zine.


Q: Can anyone apply to be a contributor?
A: Anyone over the age of 16 may apply to be a part of the SFW zine, so long as you have your parent/guardian’s permission to participate if you are under 18. All applicants for the NSFW side-zine will need to be over the age of 18.


Q: How many contributors will the zine have?
A: This will depend on the interest check, we’ll have a more definite answer afterwards.


Q: How many mods are involved in the zine?
A: As of now, we have nine mods and are actively filling all the necessary mod roles. This zine is for a big and passionate ship, so we want to make sure it has a solid team behind it.


Q: Will the zine be strictly KazuScara, or include ScaraKazu content as well?
A: Both! The zine is dedicated to the ship between Kazuha and Scaramouche as a whole. We want to showcase our love and passion for the ship from all angles, so we will be accepting contributors from both dynamics. We will also take measures to specify which dynamic is being represented within each contribution, especially for the NSFW side-zine.

Q: What is a Zine?
A: A “zine,” short for “fanzine,” is a type of publication, often in booklet form, produced by fans and centered around a certain theme. This publication can be digital or physical. It usually contains art, writing, and sometimes also includes merchandise. A zine can be profit or nonprofit depending on the creators.


Q: Why are you making a KazuScara zine?
A: This project started within a group of very passionate kazuscara shippers. It is a well-loved ship and we believe it deserves its own zine. There are countless amazing artists, writers, and creators in this community that put so much of their heart into the ship and the content they create for it. It would be wonderful to bring us together to make something by kazuscara fans - for kazuscara fans.


Q: Will this be a physical or digital zine?
A: There will be both a physical and a digital zine.


Q: Will this be a for-profit or for-charity zine?
A: Contributors will receive compensation for their hard work. However, the remaining proceeds will be donated as relief funds for Gaza.


Q: Is the zine going to be SFW or NSFW?
A: The main zine will be SFW, but we will also have a smaller side-zine available with NSFW content.


Q: Will there be applications?
A: Yes! After the interest check, we will open applications for contributors. Stay tuned for those announcements! For now you may leave suggestions for writers or artists you would like to see within the “contributor suggestions” part of the interest check so that we may consider inviting them as a guest. This is not a guarantee that they will be invited, but we would love to see who YOU would love to see in the zine.


Q: Can anyone apply to be a contributor?
A: Anyone over the age of 16 may apply to be a part of the SFW zine, so long as you have your parent/guardian’s permission to participate if you are under 18. All applicants for the NSFW side-zine will need to be over the age of 18.


Q: How many contributors will the zine have?
A: This will depend on the interest check, we’ll have a more definite answer afterwards.


Q: How many mods are involved in the zine?
A: As of now, we have nine mods and are actively filling all the necessary mod roles. This zine is for a big and passionate ship, so we want to make sure it has a solid team behind it.


Q: Will the zine be strictly KazuScara, or include ScaraKazu content as well?
A: Both! The zine is dedicated to the ship between Kazuha and Scaramouche as a whole. We want to showcase our love and passion for the ship from all angles, so we will be accepting contributors from both dynamics. We will also take measures to specify which dynamic is being represented within each contribution, especially for the NSFW side-zine.
Q: What are ‘Stretch Goals’?

A: Stretch Goals are sales tiers we are hoping to achieve, and that will allow us to provide you with extra goodies!
For our first stretch goal: if we reach 50 sales then we will be able to upgrade our zine cover to a gold foil.Second stretch goal: If we reach 100 sales, then we will be able to include our exclusive washi tape with every full bundle.Third stretch goal: If we reach 150 sales, then we will be able to include our exclusive omamori charm with every full bundle!Q:Will there be group orders?

A: If you want to organize a group order, please send us a DM or email us at [email protected] ! We are unable to organize group orders ourselves, but if you have the means to organize and set up a group order, please reach out to us!
Do I need to make a Stripe account to place an order?

A: No, it is not necessary to make a Stripe account in order to process your payment.
I live in Indonesia, how can I place an order?

A: If you are located in Indonesia, we have created a Google Form for you to make your purchase. Please fill out the form Here instead of using Big Cartel
Q: I just placed my order, when will it be shipped to me?

A: Because these are preorders, we will not have the items available to ship immediately after orders are placed. There will be a production period after preorders close that will take several months for our manufacturers to produce the products. We are projecting that the production period will take at least four months (not definite) until the products reach our shipping mod. Only then will we be able to begin shipping out your orders. We ask that you please be patient during our production period. We will be posting regular updates on our social media whenever we have news, so please check back regularly. You can also always email us at [email protected] , or DM us on instagram/twitter if you have any questions. For further shipping questions, please read the Shipping and Handling section in our Store Policy

*This FAQ will be updated after we gather more information from the Interest Check and as the project progresses. Thank you so much, and feel free to send us your questions to our Curious Cat.

Yu's zine experience:

@jshkppzine(Picturesque: a JSHK Picture Perfect zine)co-head and graphics/socials mod
@twinstarszine(Twin Stars)Page Artist
@winterkzscrweekWinter Wanderers | KazuScara Weekgraphics

Kino's zine experience:

@winterkzscrweek(Winter Wanderers | KazuScara Week)social media mod
@DeerzouZine(Deer Diary: A Heizou 'Fawnzine')writer

I also have an English Degree and have seven years of experience in creative/technical writing and editing.

Jinny's zine experience:

@hanfuImpact(Moonlight Threads) vol Icover artist
@hanfuImpact(Moonlight Threads) vol IIpage artist, graphics mod
@GenshinSkating(Winged Lutz)cover artist, graphics mod
@harbingerszine(Rogue Waltz)graphics mod
@GenshinTarot(Genshin Tarot)contributor artist
@MeriwetherZine(meriwether: Anemo Boys Zine)cover artist
@cynozine(Austerity: Cyno Zine)merch artist
@anemoboyszine(With The Wind)page artist, merch artist
@genshinactors(Teyvat Studios)page artist
@yoimiyazine(Hanabi)page artist
@alatuszine(Adamantine)page artist
@xv_anthology(Moonlight Melody)page artist
@wlwinazumazine(Thundering Hearts: WLW Zine)merch artist

Mist's zine experience:

@casphardtzine(Seven Seas: A Casphardt Zine)contributor (writer)

Dukkuna's zine experience:

@DeerzouZine(Deer Diary: A Heizou 'Fawnzine')writer
@heikazuweekHeikazu week 2023co mod

mmori's zine experience:

@hanfuimpact(Moonlight Threads: Genshin Hanfu Zine Vol I, II)head mod
@genshinskating(Winged Lutz: Genshin Figure Skating Zine)general/sns mod
@hsrmasquerade(Masquerade: A HSR Zine)finance/production mod
@wlwinazumazine(Thundering Hearts: A Inazuma WLW Zine)art/sns mod

Gabe's zine experience:

@sumeruzine(Earth Guardian's Domain)merch artist
@chennettzine(Fortunate Skies)merch artist
@kmhnzine(The Future is Ours)graphics

Poorva's zine experience:

please click the following link to access the mod's portfolio: