Upcoming fan zine dedicated to Hideyuki Kikuchi's Dark Fantasy Novel Series Vampire Hunter D.Creation Period has begun
June 7th - September 25th

Dates may be subjected to change based on circumstances beyond our control. However, I do want to make it in time for Halloween season.

Fan zine dedicated to Hideyuki Kikuchi's Vampire Hunter D ! This fanzine aims to delve into the world of the beautiful and strong Vampire Hunter D and his illustrious adventures in the Frontier.While the focus is mainly on the dhampir protagonist D, this zine is intended to be an anthology that celebrates other heroes and villains that makes the world of the Frontier colorful and unique. The zine aims to feature the art pieces and written passages in the chronological order each volume was released to encourage illustrative narrative.

Vagabond's Respite

Zine Organizer
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Hello! I'm Ama, I'm a hobby artist that draws art pieces from my favorite series! I have experience producing my own merchandise and running a kickstarter campaign however, this would be my first ever time running a zine! I intend this project to be small and stress-free. I hope you can be patient with me.

Cuddly Pinecone

Artist Moderator
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Hi there! While I have been a contributor for a variety of other zines, this is my first time modding a zine myself! I'm so excited to meet Vampire Hunter D fans and work together on this project!P.S. I love yoshitaka amano

Crono

Discord Moderator
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I've been a twitch streamer mod for over a year and enjoy video games and anime. I'm also a massive fan of Amano as a Final Fantasy fan, so it'll be amazing to see what everything brings together!

thevoidawaits

Writing Moderator
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Hello! I'm Emily, a creative writer and horror fan. I have a background in writing and editing, but this will be my first time as writing moderator for a zine. I've enjoyed working my way through the Vampire Hunter D novels and am so excited to see everyone's work and love for the series!

Snark

Formatting Moderator
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As an avid zine creator, I'm thrilled to see niche old school content get the love and attention they deserve. Having done most of my projects for HXH, I'm knee deep in the 90s. I'll never forget how cool the VHD movies were, and I know that the vision for this project will be worth the journey. I can't wait to see it all come together!!

Zine LogisticsQ0: Who can participate?Contributors must be 18+, no exceptions. Contributors should be familiar with Vampire Hunter D media. Moderators should at least be 21+.Q1: Will this be a physical or digital zine?At this moment, there are considerations to make this a digital zine. However, should there be enough interest in the physical product and merch based on the interest check, this zine may become a physical project.Q2: Will there be merch? If so, what kind?As much as I love extras, merch production comes at a heavy cost. For now, there’s little consideration for physical merch but should there be interest in merch, I will consider the possibility of stickers, charms, wallpapers, bookmarks, or enamel pins as extras.Q3: If it becomes physical, is this for profit or a charity zine?Should this become a physical project, I intend this to be a charity zine. All profits will be donated to charities. Several organizations considered at this moment are Medicines Sans Frontiers, Care for Gaza, International Rescue Committee, (however, other organizations may be considered if recommended in the interest check!). If it stays digital, I may plan to give access to download zine for supporters who show receipt of donation.Q4: How many contributors will be accepted for this zine?I’m expecting this to be a small project, so I will accept 12-15 artists and 2-3 writers. Unless there is greater interest, the number of contributors needed may be increased.Q5: Do I need past zine experience to participate?Past zine experience is not required but it would be a plus! applicants will be accepted based on their portfolio content. Please see portfolio requirements for more information. For moderators, any form of moderation will be considered even with no zine experience.Q6: Will pieces be assigned or will I be free to pitch my own ideas?There’ll be no assignments! But I do like to approve ideas beforehand so that there wouldn’t be excessive overlap in the ideas presentedQ7: How will contributors be compensated?Each contributor will be compensated with digital version of the zine. If this project turns out being physical, one copy of the zine will be sent to each contributor, given the project is fully backed financially. Profits made from the zine will be donated to charity.Q8: Can I submit multiple pages for the zine?Yes you may! However, I will only give 2 pages max for each artist, whether it is 2 separate pieces or one spread art that require 2 pages. Writers are allowed to have a max. of 6 pages.Q9: Will there be an artist for the zine’s cover art?I’m thinking to have the cover art to be simple, like a grimoire design. so at this moment, I don't require specific applications for cover artQ10: Will there be guest artists?There is a plan to have 3-4 guest work, provided that they accept the request ! > . < Kindly write down your guest recommendations in the interest check!Zine ContentQ1: Do I have to read Vampire Hunter D series to applyNot at all! However, I would like contributors to have an understanding of the lore from source material thus, as long as you consumed any Vampire Hunter D media (be it the 1985 anime, the 2007 comics, or the 2000 Bloodlust movie) you are eligible as a contributor! As this is a project to be made with labor of love, I want to put my trust into artists and writers who will make this zine amazing!Q2: Is this zine solely for D?It is true that D is the main focus as he is the protagonist after all however, you are by all means free to draw other beloved characters of the book or movie!Q3: are spoilers allowed?
Spoilers are allowed.
Q4: are Alternate Universes (AUs) allowed?For this project, I would like it to stay within the canon. However, considering that the Frontier is pretty modern and technologically advanced, your idea may not be too far-fetched from canon.Q5: Some characters I'd like to draw did not have their appearance described in detail. Is it ok to use some artistic liberties to bring them to life?That's absolutely fine! no worries D was described to have black hair but Master Amano decided otherwise hahaQ6: Will this zine allow NSFW submissions?At this moment, I would like to keep it simple and make this SFW zine. However, I would consider spicy, non-explicit pieces on a case-to-case basis. The book does contain sexy scenes afterall.Q7: Will this zine allow gore/horror pieces?While I understand that Vampire Hunter D series canonically contain gruesome scenes of gore, I only worry that should this become a physical zine, printers can refuse to print this kind of scenery. So my stance on this is that gore and horror is allowed, but let’s keep it to a minimum. blood splatter or dismembered limbs is fine but let's not make it the focus of the piece.

Applicants are allowed to apply as both artist and merch artist concurrently however, they would be required to submit separate forms for the two.Digital Merch
There is no assignment for this type of merch. Applicants do not need prior experience for digital merch, just follow the specific guidelines printable ones. The Merch available is based on the results of the Interest Check, however, if you have other ideas, feel free to enlighten us!
- Wallpapers
- Profile Icons
- Banners
Suggested Printable Media
- Bookmarks
- Paper Dolls
- Coloring Pages
- Photocards
- Temporary Tattoo
Physical
As you may know, physical merch comes at a cost to produce. Due to this financial burden, there is an expectation that Physical Merch Artists have experience in producing merch and producing the merch they are applying for. For example, Merch Artists Applicants interested in doing acrylic charms should know what that process entails from their prior experience. The portfolio should contain any merchandise made.
While there are no assignments, I am expecting to only make a limited number of designs for each of the physical merch. Merch available is based on the results of interest check. Design of the acrylic charm does not need to be unique.- Mini prints (1-3)
- Stickers (1-4)
- Acrylic charms+ (1)
+ indicates low priorityMerch Artist Portfolio RequirementsSome things that are highly considered in the portfolio reviewing process are art style, coloring style, linework, and presentation. Fanart of D is not required. Please have your portfolio in a google drive and have it shared (otherwise we can’t see it). A mod will contact you should your link be broken or restricted. If you have a series for a type of merch, you may showcase it in the same image. For example, if you’ve made discord stickers, you may showcase all of the stickers into one image. Any form of AI generated works will automatically disqualify for eligibility.
- Any digital merch you’ve made (5 max)
- Any physical merch you’ve made. You may use photographs to showcase your merch (10 max)
please have works from the past 3 years to accurately showcase your current skills
- If your portfolio contains nsfw or gore, please do mention it in the application
Thank you for reading thus far. For your reference in the application, the magic word is “Dhampir”

While the aesthetic of social media, posts, and cover is dark, this project is open to all the vibes present in the lore of Vampire Hunter D. Be it a gothic feel or the futuristic, sci-fi feel, steampunk or visual kei setting, we welcome the ideas! The point is to illustrate the diversity and beauty of the world of Frontier. Furthermore, all styles are welcome to participate! you absolutely do not have to draw like Amano to be eligible!!Artistic Standards for Zine SubmissionAs far as illustrative art pieces go, Full body, Half body, and Portraits accepted forms of submission for this zine. I expect the submission piece to have some composition and detail. While full backgrounds are not required, blank white spaces as a background are not accepted. We are absolutely firm on no AI generated works and no plagiarism.Each writer will be allowed to have 5 pages max, be it fan fiction, canon depictions, sonnets, or poetry. final work should be at least of 1000 words but no more than 2500 words for the writing submission. The passage will be single spaced in page formatting. a mod will proofread for clarity, grammar, and word usage. No AI generated submissions allowed, including but not limited to ChatGPT. A random sentence may be googled to ensure you did not plagiarize.Artist Portfolio RequirementsSome things that are highly considered in the portfolio reviewing process are composition, detail, art style, and coloring style. Fanart of D is not required. Please have your portfolio in a google doc and have it shared (otherwise we can’t see it). A mod will contact you should your link be broken or restricted. Any form of AI generated works will automatically disqualify for eligibility.- at least 3 fully-rendered works showcasing your full use of the canvas.
- at least 3 works that showcases your artistic skills and technique (it can contain sketches, WIP, and studies)
- please have works from the past 3 years to accurately showcase your current skills
- Traditional artworks are accepted, however, with clear photos/scanning with no uneven lighting
- if your portfolio contains nsfw or gore, please do mention it in the application
Writer Portfolio RequirementSome things that are highly considered in the portfolio reviewing process are writing style, word choice, clarity and proper grammar (unless it’s poetry). Please have your portfolio in a google doc and have it shared (otherwise we can’t see it). A mod will contact you should your link be broken or restricted. Any form of AI generated works will automatically disqualify for eligibility.- at least 3 written works of 2000 words or more.
- You may submit portfolio as links to your AO3 uploads or as a google doc
- While a vampire hunter D fic is not required, it would be a plus. This is to discern that you have an understanding of D’s character (or other in-universe characters) as well as the lore of the Frontier.
- if your portfolio contains nsfw or gore, please do mention it in the application, with a brief CW in the google doc.
Thank you for reading thus far. For your reference in the application, the magic word is “Dhampir”