Status: DIGITAL RELEASE AVAILABLE MARCH 18TH
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we love katamari 20th anniversary zine release promo art

WE 20VE KATAMARI is a multi-medium collaborative fan-made zine/website project to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Katamari Damacy series, created by Keita Takahashi and published by Bandai Namco. Enjoy artwork, music, writing, and the celebratory words from fans around the world as you poke through the site! Each contributor showed their adoration for the series in their own special way, and We hope you can feel the intensity of their passion within each and every piece. Happy 20th Anniversary, Katamari! Rolling, rolling, rolling…

PRINCES

Ren
Head Mod & Organizer

Basil
Lead Writing Mod

Ryan Laine
Co-Graphics & Coding Mod

Morgo
Server Moderator

Lee
Lead Graphics & Socials Mod

Brightorangetea
Co-Graphics & Socials Mod

Stanley W. Baxton
Lead Coding & Website Mod

Connor
Co-Writing Mod

SCHEDULE

DateEvent
July 1-26, 2023Mod Applications
July 29Mod Acceptance Emails Sent
Aug. 1-31Contributor Applications Open
Sept. 4Email Contributor Results Sent
Sept. 18Pitches Due
Oct. 18Progress Check 1
Nov. 13Progress Check 2
Dec. 11Progress Check 3
Jan. 6, 2024Final Submissions Due
Jan. 20Zine Assembly Begins
March 18Digital Release!

CONTRIBUTOR LINEUP

Artists   
A.Cat@ACatKatAri@lookat_aridraw
Bonnie@fangsofjellyCalvin@chaoticartistan/ @sxuper
Cas@keroblin/ @keroblincoChloe / Shmo@shmokay
Daizha@scribullsdesansen@desansen/ @desansenArt
Eli Shroom@shroompunkEru@eruhonda
Faith@rosyadventurer/ @vividadventurerFUTO@fu_paints
Gabby!@crushchronicleshan@abysmallyhan
iababa@iababaaaKitsu@Currycheesecake
KawaiiLolliePoP@KawaiiLolliePoPLink@Cheesesodaart
lovethebattle@lovethebattleLee@penticede
Lucimatsu@lucimatsu/@lucimatsu_Maguro@magurosnacks
Marlene Santos@M_SantosArtMichael@mochadreams.art
Murielle@muriellelibraryNat@eggocrumbs
Natividad@yummy_ lammy/@neo_ yummy_lammyNERO@whoisnerooo
okenki@okenki/@okenki_artpatri@2017GRIPE
rei@reineydrawsRen@renanjamin/ @renanjaminp
Rensmens@renspitmanRyan Laine@xlluminations
Shea@mcasowl/ @herdingflowersShoo@shoo_jlj
Spoons Bradshaw@spoonsbradshawStefany S@StefanyDoodles
Stevie@funky.s.artSydney@Pompadorbz
Thorn@thorndroolYUENRI@yuenriartworks
Zaxiadus@zaxiadusZed@ohrade
MusiciansWriters!
Dyle Frettman@DFrettmanLora B.@Lorablackmane
Marcus@dilettoneCiara@kusosthings
Terezi Saw@darlingsuperstitionJack Anthony@wordsbycreed/ @janthony.writes

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

QuestionAnswer
What is a zine?A zine is an fan-published anthology, often in, but not limited to, a booklet form, that is composed of works submitted by many creators. Most have a theme, such as ours: KATAMARI DAMACY!
What kind of works will be featured?We're looking for artists (2D or 3D in both digital and physical formats), writers, cosplayers, music makers, etc.! Cosplayers and traditional artists must provide high quality photos of their work to be featured.
Will this zine cost money?As of now, this zine is planned to be 100% digital and free to view online. Should there be enough interest in a print run, the physical merchandise will cost money (to be determined).
Will this zine feature ships?Only official ships, such as the Queen X King will be allowed.
Will this zine feature NSFW?No, this zine will be entirely Safe For Work!
Is there an age requirement?For the safety of the participants, we will only accept those who are 16+.
My question isn't answered here.Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].