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 ExpectationsApplicants must be 18 years of age by the time they apply.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.Spot artists & writers will be paired together following acceptance into the zine.All submissions must be the applicants' own work. We have a zero tolerance policy to AI 'art,' or any other form of plagiarism. If if it discovered that you have used AI or stolen someone else's work, you will be immediately disqualified or removed from the project.Please make sure all content links for applications are accessible. Any non working links will result in a disqualification.If the mods discover that contributors have engaged in serious anti-rhetoric, racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or harassment of others outside the zine they will not be accepted.Previous zine experience is not required.
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 completed 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. When including an additional portfolio, please limit it to up to (5) additional samples. At least (1) sample within the portfolio must show that you are capable of writing within the zine's required word counts.
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. 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 or ship. If you are applying to create NSFW works, please include NSFW works in your application.
Page/Spot 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. Please do not send us your entire life's work.
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 or ship. If you are applying to create NSFW works, please include NSFW works in your application.
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 Please do not send us your entire life's work.
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 items can be things like: discord emote sets, icons, desktop or phone wallpapers, printable planner pages, printable bookmarks, coloring pages, downloadable papercrafts, etc
Requirements for Zine's Accepted Applicants
For Writers: One completed fic within 6-15k words. You will be asked to commit to a specific range in your application.
For Page Artists: One full page illustration or a two-page spread. Multi page comics are also welcome.
For Spot Artists: Minimum of two spot arts total for 1-2 fics. You are welcome to create more if you would like.
For Digital Merch Artists: Minimum of two fully completed pieces for whichever merch items you choose to make.
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?
This zine will contain both SFW and NSFW content.What are contributor requirements within the zine?
Contributor requirements can be found in our Guidelines.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.So...what about chapter 431?
Our zine is meant to focus primarily on what may or may not take place during the 8-year timeskip, not after. As the idea for this zine was conceived prior to the publication of chapter 431, it will not be considered part of the canon for the sake of the zine. This includes the confirmed deaths of Touya and Toga. Stories exploring their potential lives during the timeskip are welcome!That said, if there are aspects of chapter 431 that you wish to utilize (Katsuki and his Porsche or newly revealed Hero names, for example) you are welcome to do so. They just will not be required. Anything that was left up to imagination prior to the epilogue may still be on the table if it's something you'd like to create for our zine!Examples of pitches that may be accepted:
- Shigaraki lives on as a vestige inside of Izuku and pesters him nonstop
- Aizawa and Deku interactions with Deku as a teacher
- Erasermic/Kuroboro rehabilitation arcExamples of pitches that may not be accepted:
- Bkdk as 30-something Pro heroes (bc this would take place AFTER the timeskip)
- Twice & Toga open up their own ice cream shop as an LOV front(Twice died in the canon, pre-ending, so unfortunately this wouldn't work)
- Upon losing OFA, Deku decides to make support items with Mei (since we see Deku become a teacher, this also wouldn't work)If you have a pitch in mind that highly affects whether you would like to participate in our zine or not, please contact a mod or DM us and we can let you know if that particular pitch would be accepted or not.If you have any other questions not addressed here, please see our Tellonym or one of our social media pages!