Bright Future is a digital anthology of stories and artwork set during the eight year timeskip at the end of the My Hero Academia manga. This zine is not ship-centric, but all ships and characters are welcome!
| Interest Check Opens | 11/18/24 |
| Interest Check Closes | 12/09/24 |
| Guests Contacted By | 12/16/24 |
| Applications Open | 01/11/25 |
| Applications Close | 02/15/25 |
| Results Sent Out | 02/22/25 |
| Creation Period | ~Mar-Aug 2025 |
| Preorders Open | ~September 2025 |
Contributor Expectations
Contributors will be required to join the discord server for the project and participate in every check-in. It's the responsibility of every contributor to communicate with the mod team in the event that they need an extension or need to drop from the project. Failure to meet check-in deadlines without proper communication of their needs will result in being removed from the project.Page artists & writers are encouraged to collaborate on pieces together, but it's not required.We have a zero tolerance policy to AI 'art,' or any other form of plagiarism.
Writer Applications
3 samples of your best work showcasing content you would most like to create within the zine (ex: If you're applying to do SFW or NSFW then at least one sample must be indicative of that level of content.)
Samples should be within 1.5k-3.5k words.
You may provide excerpts, but at least one sample must be a complete work.
Please include a Google Drive or A03 link to a portfolio showcasing you are able to write between 6k-15k words, as these will be the lengths for fics within the zine. If including an additional portfolio, please limit it to up to 5 additional samples.
SFW/NSFW/Cautionary samples are allowed. Please ensure to name the samples with accurate Content Warnings.(Ex: Title Goes Here- 3244 words- Dubcon/Knifeplay)
Samples MUST be Google Drive links only; we will not be able to consider Twitter threads or A03 links (however you may submit an A03 link as an additional portfolio) Applications with Twitter thread links or A03 links as samples will be discarded.
Please ensure that all links have the correct viewing permissions. The mod team is not responsible for any incorrect permission settings in your application. Any applications with unviewable samples will be automatically discarded.
At least one sample must be set in the My Hero Academia universe. Additionally, at least one sample must be within the canon universe. Samples may include any character and ship.
Artist Applications
3-5 samples of your best work, in the style you would like to create for the zine.
You may optionally provide an additional portfolio of up to 10 more pieces.
SFW/NSFW/Cautionary samples are allowed. Please ensure to name the samples with accurate Content Warnings.
Google Drive links only. We will not be able to consider Twitter or gallery links.
Please ensure that all links have the correct viewing permissions. The mod team is not responsible for any incorrect permission settings in your application. Any applications with unviewable samples will be automatically discarded.
You must have at least one sample depicting characters within the My Hero Academia universe. Additionally, at least one sample must be within the canon universe. Samples may include any character and ship.
Digital Merch Applications
3-5 samples of your best work, in the style you would like to create for the zine.
You may optionally provide an additional portfolio of up to 10 more pieces
SFW/NSFW/Cautionary samples are allowed. Please ensure to name the samples with accurate Content Warnings.
Google Drive links only. We will not be able to consider Twitter or gallery links.
Please ensure that all links have the correct viewing permissions. The mod team is not responsible for any incorrect permission settings in your application. Any applications with unviewable samples will be automatically discarded.
You must have at least one sample depicting characters within the My Hero Academia universe. Additionally, at least one sample must be within the canon universe. Samples may include any character and ship.
You do not have to have created merch in the past to apply for this zine, though past examples are highly encouraged if you have them.
Digital Merch type specifics will be dependent on Interest Check!
What is a zine/anthology zine?
A zine is a fan-made, unofficial booklet that can contain art, stories or photos based around a series, theme or ship.Bright Future will be a writer-focused, digital anthology zine with page & spot art and collaborations between artists & writers set during the 8-year timeskip at the end of the My Hero Academia Series.Is this zine for profit?
Yes, this zine will be a for-profit digital anthology. Profits will be split between mods and contributors.Will this project be 18+ or allow minors?
Minors will not be accepted into the zine as a mod or contributor. If anyone is found to be lying about their age, they will be removed from the project immediately.How will contributors be compensated?
Contributors can expect to receive a free digital copy of the zine as well as a split of any profits made from sales of the zine.Is this zine SFW?
Depending on the interest check, we may choose to have both sfw & nsfw content.What are contributor requirements within the zine?
This will be determined after the Interest Check!Can I apply for this project?
Yes! Contributor applications will open on January 11th.Will there be Guest Contributors?
Yes! When the Interest Check opens, please be sure and tell us who you would like to see featured!Will all applicants receive an email regardless of acceptance or rejection?
Yes, every applicant will receive an email response with the decision our mod team made on their application.Will you provide feedback on applications not accepted?
We will not be providing feedback on specific applications that don't get accepted.What content will be accepted within the zine/what is the theme?
Bright Future will be focused on content taking place during the eight-year timeskip at the end of the My Hero Academia series. This can be anything taking place during the characters' 2nd & 3rd years at UA, as well as anything taking place within the 8-year timeskip as Pro Heroes. AUs taking place outside of a Pro-Hero Universe will not be considered (although you are certainly allowed to explore canon divergent scenarios. EX: Specific character death was ambiguous so they're alive in your story.)Will there be content restrictions?
Yes! This is a profic/proship project and mods are proship, but for the purpose of the zine we will not be featuring a cautionary section of the zine such as: Lolisho, Body horror, Vore, Unsanitary/bodily waste, Noncon, Gore/Cannibalism/MCD, Hard drug use, Graphic depictions of self-harm, Underage NSFW, Sexual ageplay, Incest, Bestiality, etc.This is not a complete and definite list and is subject to change. Please use your best judgement. If it requires a content warning on A03, it likely won't be featured here.If you have any other questions not addressed here, please see our Tellonym or one of our social media pages!