A Magia Record fanzine
celebrating JunMitsu.
About the Zine
UPDATE 06/07: The zine is out now!
Please download it here: https://serendark.itch.io/againtomorrow.
We hope you enjoy!
Again Tomorrow: Our Candy-Coated Wishes
Again Tomorrow is a digital zine focused on Jun Kazari and Mitsune Miwa from the Puella Magi Madoka Magica mobile game, Magia Record.The zine itself is a free SFW open-entry digital only zine at A4 size and will be distributed on itch.io upon project release. The zine's host and only mod is SerenDark. The only contributor deadline is the May 15 submission deadline. Illustrations and written works are both allowed. All skill levels accepted. Every submission will be accepted as long as they follow all guidelines.Please follow all guidelines and include all the required information in your submission.This zine strives to be a tribute, celebration, and love letter to these two girls and their journey:
How they grow or stagnate, their relationship and bond with each other, the things they learn and go through, the meaning of being a Magical Girl, and what they wished for. We want to highlight these two as beloved characters from the game and show our appreciation for their endearing, emotional story and how loveable they are together.
Courtesy of Magia Union Translations, Jun and Mitsune's stories are viewable in English video format.
Whether you need a refresher or will be viewing for the first time, we hope you enjoy!Girls In the HoodDependence BlueJun's Magical Girl StoryMitsune's Magical Girl StoryMikage's Winter Costume Story
Guidelines
General Guidelines
We want to accept the hard work of everyone who submits to us, so please make sure to follow guidelines. If your submissions fail to follow guidelines then they will not be used in the zine.
If you have questions or are unsure if your piece follows guidelines, please contact us through CuriousCat, Twitter DM, or email!
Preferably, all submissions feature both Jun and Mitsune as primary focuses. However, some submissions that only feature one are okay.
All submissions will be asked to provide the following information: email, credit name, and social media.
There is no limit on how many submissions you can send.
All submitted works should be original content. Plagiarism will not be tolerated.
This is a SFW zine. All submissions should be SFW. Close contact such as mild kissing and hugging are allowed, but submissions should not feature nudity or erotic/explicit content. Graphic depictions of violence are not allowed and should be kept to minor depictions of injury or death.
*(We are choosing to disallow even nonsexual nudity due to both characters being underage and the project potentially involving minors.) *
Artist Guidelines
All General Guidelines apply.
A4 (2480 × 3508 pixels @ 300dpi), RGB, PNG, portrait orientation. If landscape orientation instead, then 3508 × 2480 pixels @ 300dpi, RGB, PNG.
Traditional art will be accepted, but please scan it clearly and cleanly.
Preferably finished/complete drawings. Sketches aren't ideal, but are allowed!
Writer Guidelines
All General Guidelines apply.
Must not exceed 1k/1.2k words.
Be sure to triple check your piece for grammar/spelling errors before submitting.
Please use a Google Doc link to submit your piece during the application.
How To Submit
Email finished submissions to [email protected] with:
Name/Nickname. (The name we'll use to credit you. Please doublecheck spelling and letter case so that your name is written as you want.)
Social Media. (Up to 3. Please write the full URLs.)
Google Docs link*. (Only for written submissions such as fics.)
We'll send you a confirmation as soon as we can to verify that we have received your submissions.
If there are information issues, file issues, or all guidelines aren't followed, you will be notified.
You are free to resubmit up until the submission deadline.If you haven't heard back after 48 hours, please contact us and re-send your email.You can post your finished contributions publicly whenever!
Please make sure to mention the project and link to our Twitter if you do. That way, news about the zine spreads and we can retweet your works!
Schedule
February 8
March 1
March 20
April 20
May 8
May 15
June 7
Submissions Open
Reminder #1
Reminder #2
Reminder #3
Final Reminder
Submissions Close
Zine Release
Zine Team
Mods
Artists
Contributors will be added as submissions are received.
Writers
Contributors will be added as submissions are received.
Questions & Answers
Is this a free or for-profit zine?
This is a free zine.
Will this be a physical zine?
Will there be merch?
No. This is a digital-only zine that will be offered as a PDF through itch.io. Our focus is on the zine itself, so we are not doing digital merch.
What kind of works will this zine feature, and do submissions need to follow canon?
We aim to feature works that explore both the positive and negative aspects of JunMitsu.
This project is a tribute to the themes and bond that both girls share, the struggles they go through, the good times they have, and the growth and loss they experience.Submissions don't have to follow canon exactly, but we ask that they at least keep canon in mind for characterization.
For instance, while Jun and Mitsune never celebrated Christmas with the residents of Mikazuki Villa, a work depicting this scenario would be allowed if there was enough focus on JunMitsu and what the occurrence means to them.
What happens if my content does not meet the guidelines?
We will respond to your emailed submission within 48 hours and update you regarding your status. If your submission does not meet all guidelines or has other issues, we will notify you in our response. You're free to resubmit up until the submission deadline on May 15.
Who can join as a contributor?
Can minors participate?
This is an open-entry zine, meaning everyone who applies will be accepted regardless of age or zine experience as long as they follow all guidelines. All skill levels are accepted.
How many contributors are you accepting?
Everyone who sends their submissions before the deadline (May 15th) will be automatically accepted if they follow all guidelines. We have no limit on contributors.
Are other characters allowed?
Ideally Jun and Mitsune should be primary focuses of every submission. As long as this is true, other characters are allowed to be involved too.
Are ships allowed?
Only Jun and Mitsune. If other characters are included, we ask that they are depicted platonically so as to not take focus away from JunMitsu.
Is this zine SFW?
What is the rating of this zine?
This is a SFW zine rated 16+. All submissions should be SFW.
Close contact such as mild kissing and hugging are allowed, but submissions should not feature nudity or erotic/explicit content. Graphic depictions of violence are not allowed and should be kept to minor depictions of injury or death.
If you’re unsure that your submission follows guidelines, please send a Twitter DM or an email so we can talk!
*(We are choosing to disallow even nonsexual nudity due to both characters being underage and the project potentially involving minors.) *
We understand that due to the nature of the chosen topic there may be mature themes present in submissions, but we ask that all submissions adhere to the SFW policy.
Can we submit pre-existing works?
Yes, if they meet all guidelines and size requirements when you submit them.
What will be the compensation for contributors to the zine?
All contributors will have access to the finished free digital zine in the end alongside everyone else.
Can I use my work after the zine?
Yes, contributors are free to do what they want with their contributions after the zine is complete, including selling or being used in portfolios. We do not claim ownership of submissions.
