A Tashigi Fanzine

Heart of Shigure

The best swords are more than just creations for combat They're pieces of art. History. Each one has a story. A personality. A purpose.

Join us in this project celebrating the heart and soul of the Navy: our beloved, kind, strong, and super cute Captain Tashigi!
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About

Heart of Shigure is a fan-made zine in celebration of Captain Tashigi and all the people who love her.

Through art, writing, cosplay and merchandise, we hope to bring to life a project that showcases her many adventures, relationships and unforgettable moments while bringing the community together.

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All Tashigi

This zine is all about Captain Tashigi, our favorite marine swordswoman! We want to have pieces of her with her most important people, doing cool sword stuff, experiencing the horrors, being nerdy, and more. All Tashigi, all the time!

For fans, by fans

This project will be brought to life thanks to the help of our wonderful contributors. We will be opening apps in September, so if you happen to be (or know) an artist, writer or cosplayer, this project is for you.

How we do it

For profit, or non-profit? The final format will be decided after the Interest Check. Our goal is to make the project accessible while ensuring the best possible experience for everyone involved. Stay tuned for future updates!

Schedule

01 Layout Mod Applications July 19 - August 2
02 Interest Check July 19 - August 9
03 Contributor Applications August 23 - September 20
04 Contributor Apps Results October 6
05 Creation Period October - February
06 Production and Formatting TBA
07 Release Date TBA

Applications & Guidelines

Artist

Artists will be expected to create one size A5 portrait artwork, or a size A4 spread. We will be looking at anatomy, backgrounds, piece composition, and coloring in your portfolios. One Piece pieces are encouraged but not mandatory.

Merch Artist

We are looking for merch artists to create a variety of merch! The results of the interest check will determine if the merch will be digital or physical. We would love to see merch mock-ups in your portfolio. While we would prefer to see One Piece examples, it is not mandatory.

Writer

We are looking for writers! We encourage One Piece samples in your portfolio, but not mandatory. Writers will be expected to create a piece approximately 1500-2000 words in length. We will be looking for proper grammar, characterization, and story cohesion in your samples. Samples must NOT exceed 1500 words in length.

Cosplayer

Cosplayers are expected to submit one photo preferably from a photoshoot for the zine. One Piece cosplays are encouraged but not mandatory.

Meet the Mods

We're a team of One Piece and Tashigi fans working together to bring Heart of Shigure: a Tashigi Zine to life. Hover or click over each polaroid to learn a little more about the people behind the project.

Graphics Mod

Hello, I am Peu!

I do graphic design and web dev for a living, and I love staying up late drawing even before workdays.

Peu

Graphics & Head Mod
Writing Mod

Heyo, I'm Ham!

Tashigi is BEST GIRL and OP Marines are my fixation of the last decade.

hamstercheese7

Co-Head and Writing Mod
Art Mod

Hi, I am RiverLoche!

Caffeine fueled gremlin who loves art, video games, anime, and books.

River

Art Mod
Socials Mod

Hi, I am Mandy

The One Piece (brainrot) is real! I love writing and creating delicious OP inspired-recipes!

Mandy

Social Media Mod
Socials Mod Intern

Hi, I am Yam!

Part-time artist, full-time brainrotter 🗣️

yammfries

Social Media Intern
Layout Mod

Hi, I am Yanamey!

A superfangirl of a lot of fandoms and One Piece is one of them!! My goats are the ASL brothers and up to this day I still cry over Marineford Arc.

Yanamey

Layout Mod

FAQ

What is a fanzine?

A fanzine, or zine, is an art project focused on a theme made by a team of people (usually fans!). It normally includes fanart, fanfic, merch, and more!

What's this zine about?

This zine is all about Captain Tashigi, our favorite marine swordswoman! We want to have pieces of her with her friends (and/or lovers), doing cool sword stuff, experiencing the horrors, being nerdy, etc. All Tashigi, all the time~

Is this for charity or for profit?

This will be determined by the volume of sign-ups!

Is shipping allowed?

Shipping will be allowed, and we aim to have it cover roughly a 30% of the content in the zine. All ships are welcome. We love LOVE!

Is NSFW allowed?

NSFW won't be allowed in this project.

Is AI allowed?

NO. No AI will be allowed in the creation of ANY part of this project.