Adventures In Okinawa A Yakuza 3 Zine
How to Pre-Order the Zine
'Adventures in Okinawa - Yakuza 3 fanzine' pre-orders run on a proof-of-donation basis, no intermediaries and no confusion!In order to receive a copy of the fanzine, you must make a donation of at least 2 USD to one of our two selected charities and then submit your proof of donation in the google form below.
Our Charities:
Kids Support
Kids Support by The Nippon Foundation works to provide support and opportunities to children with a variety of difficulties: from physical to financial and beyond. Their Dream Scholarship supports children from orphanages and children who have been at an orphanage in the past in getting access to tertiary education with the goal of counteracting the severe discrepancy in education access between these kids and the average high schooler in Japan.OIST Coral Project
OIST (Okinawan Institute of Science and Technology) is a great contributor to the development of Okinawa as a whole as well as the preservation of Okinawan culture. The Coral Project is an active coral reforestation project that works to restore damaged Okinawan reefs and monitor habitat sustainability goals with the help of genetic research!
Zine Info
'Adventures in Okinawa' focuses on the storylines and relationships accessible in the Okinawan setting of Yakuza 3.The rating for the main zine is R16, just like the games. This applies to a level of in-game violence / gore / character death, character nudity. All contributors must be over the age of 18.
The rating of the NSFW Add On will be R18.Guidelines:
— Shipping, AUs and headcanons are allowed as long as they fit the theme of the zine. Spoilers up to Yakuza 3 are also allowed.— OCs will unfortunately not be allowed as part of the zine.— Contributors must create a new piece with original composition for the zine and cannot publish it before mod approval is given.— Sexualising minors, child-adult ships and incest ships will not be accepted.— No tracing, copying or art theft is allowed.— Generative AI is strictly prohibited. This includes images, text, etc. generated by ChatGPT, Chatbots, and other generative AI tools currently existing or any future tools that might become available.
Moderators
Yasu - Head Mod
Hi, I am Yasu! I am an artist, cosplayer and gamer from Germany! I started getting into the Yakuza game series in late 2023. My favorites are Ryuji, Rikiya, Akiyama and Nishitani. After contributing to over ten zines as an artist, I now host my first zine as the Head Mod! Looking forward to see the final result of this zine!
Caboshone - SocMed/Writing Mod
Hi there, I'm Cabo! I've just started my Yakuza journey recently, but have been super interested in Okinawa and Uchinaaguchi for quite a while!
If you're interested in learning more about Uchinaaguchi in a natural way, I recommend watching the anime OkiTsura!
Emerald - Organisation Mod
Hello! I'm excited to help make this zine a reality! I got into Yakuza right before its resurgence of popularity and it is a great time to be in this fandom. :D
Koi - Graphics Mod
Hi, I'm Koi! I'm a graphic designer from Canada and I've been doing zines for about six years now, and I've been a Yakuza fan for what FEELS like my whole life but is actually only about two years. Super excited to have the chance to fuse my passion for zines with one of my favourite series of all time!! >:)
Andy - Co-Org Mod
Howdy! I'm Andy and I am one of your Organization Moderators. Don't ask me about my favorite characters or moments from the Yakuza series, I'm just here to help (lol)! I have been an Org Mod or Head Mod on a handful of projects and am excited to help keep the rest of y'all on task.
PrairieJay - Formatting Mod
Hi there, I’m Jay! My first experiences with the Yakuza series come from 20 years ago when I watched my older brother play the OGs on the PS2. I got back into it a few years ago and have gone through every game. Kiryu, Haruka, and Y3 are incredibly dear to me and I am so excited to work on this project. I was originally only a writing contributor but I was happy to step up and help with formatting as well when the need arose. I hope everyone can feel the love that went into this zine!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fanzine?
A fanzine is an unofficial collection of fan works including fanart and writing based on a pre-existing work.What type of content will be featured in the zine?
Canon characters from Yakuza 3 and Kiwami 3 (excluding recasts) in an canonical/canon-adjacent setting focusing on Okinawan culture and appreciation -> respectful cultural approaches are appreciated, but not mandatory for the final submissionsExploring non-canonical adventures of the cast (for example Rikiya doing grocery shopping with the kids from Morning Glory)Is there an age limit for contributors and moderators?
All contributors must be 18+ ! No Minors. If any of the mod team finds out that a contributor has been lying about their age, they will be kicked out of the project. The same is true for moderators.Do you need prior zine or tarot experience to apply?
There is no prior Zine experience needed to apply!Can I apply for more than one role?
Contributors may apply for more than one role, however will only be accepted for a maximum of two roles, depending on how many applicants we have for each role.How will the contributors be compensated?
Every contributor will receive a free copy of the zine (PDF) and all funds will be donated to a charity program!Will contributors be allowed to collaborate?
Yes! Contributors will be allowed to collaborate freely with each other as long as regular check-ins are hit for the joint work as well as their individual works.How many contributors are you planning on having?
The zine will accept a maximum of ~12 writers, ~15 cosplayers
and ~30 artists.Will there be pinch hitters / fill-in / backup creators?
Yes! Pinch hitter applications will be collected along with contributor applications and may remain open after the initial applications close.What is the creation process like?
Upon acceptance, contributors will have to pitch several ideas to the mod team. Ideas approved by the mod team will be the ones which contributors will create. There will be regular progress check-ins each month, to ensure that contributors are on track to complete their piece(s) by the end of the creation period.
Zine Schedule
| Phase | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Orders | June 17th-July 15th | In Progress |