Raijin is a charity zine exploring the Electro nation of Inazuma, the characters that live there, and the ever expanding world of Genshin Impact.Follow our social media pages for updates.

Hi folks, I'm AJ. I split my time between teaching English and studying Chinese history and language. Genshin Impact is the first game I've been properly invested in, and boy am I invested! I'm so excited to collect all the new Inazuma characters (and new merch).

AJfanfic - Head Mod

Jade
Finance and
Shipping Intern

Hello, my name is Jade! I'm a senior undergrad student currently working in both research and education. Genshin is my main way of blowing off steam from my busy schedule! Finally, if you're reading this, please pray for me when I pull for Scaramouche. Thank you!

Hey!! I’m CD, a med student in Australia! I have over 5 years of experience with accounting, and I can speak Chinese and Japanese! I hope for this experience to be a positive and worthwhile one!

CD
Finance Mod

Emi
Merch Mod

Heyo! I'm Emi! I'm neck-deep in Genshin Hell and have been here since October 2020 ;w; I live in France and I'm a merch maker in my spare time, and have been a merch mod and guest artist for various zines! I'm thrilled to be a part of this incredible project and I am so, so excited to be working with all of you!

Hi yall! I'm Noct and i've never actually gotten to play the game! I'm desperately waiting for a switch version but i l o v e the chaacters/scenery design and i cant wait to be able to play it for myself! I'm just really happy to be here!

Noctislucent
Shipping Mod

Asteria
Social Media Mod

Merha! I'm Asteria, I'm a psychology student with a passion for baking. Nice to meet all of you
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Hello, I’m Odri! I love warm hues, tea, and anything green! I’m currently modding a few other Genshin Impact zines, including Zephyr: A Xiaoven Zine, Passion Overload: A Bennett Zine, Storyteller: A Genshin Impact Coloring Book Zine.

Odori
Formatting Mod

Kyou
Art Mod

Hey there! I'm Kyou, a Japanese American art teacher and animation student with a big passion for Genshin Impact and zines! Looking forward to being a part of this project!

Hello, I'm Vii~ I've sunk so deep into Genshin, but my luck is like Zhongli's wallet: utterly barren T^T I'm countering my lack of characters in game with all the good characters in zine :')

Vasilias
Writing Mod

kingshiou
Graphics Mod

Hey there! I'm Shiou and I'll be the graphics mod for this zine. I'm a Xingqiu lover and a Xingqiu main who does zine modding on the side! I look forward to meeting all of y'all!

SCHEDULE

June 30 — interest check opens
July 20 — interest check closes
July 29 — contributor applications open
August 26 — contributor applications close
September 2 — application results sent
September 9 — contributor pairing announced
September 27 — first check-in
October 18 — second check-in
November 8 — third check-in
November 29 — final pieces due
Dec 19 — preorders open

FAQ

Is the zine SFW? What is it rated?
This zine will be completely SFW.What ships can I expect to see in this zine?
This is a gen rated zine, so the only ships you will see are any that happen to be canon to Inazuma.Will the zine be physical or digital?
This project will be physical!Will the zine be for-profit, for-charity, or free?
This zine will be completely for charity. All profits will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.Can I apply as both artist and writer?
Yes, please fill out both applications. Applications for each position are reviewed separately.Is traditional art acceptable?
Yes, anything that can be provided at 300+ DPI will be accepted, including traditional art and photography.Will mods be participating?
Mods who are interested in participating will undergo the same portfolio review as the contributors.What is the main mode of contact?
All applicants will receive an email to inform them of the outcome of their application. All accepted contributors will be required to join the Discord server for announcements.How will contributors be compensated?
All contributors are guaranteed to receive a digital PDF of the zine. Any further compensation e.g. full physical bundle, depends on sales, but hopefully we will be able to offer that.Can minors apply?
Since this project is not for-profit, and will be completely SFW, those over the age of 16 are welcome to apply.What are the dimensions of the zine?
The zine will be printed as a half letter size, full color, soft cover, perfect bound book.

APPLY

GENERAL GUIDELINESPlease note that you must be over the age of 16 at the point of application.All portfolio links should be accessible and easy to access. Please make sure if you’re using a google drive that sharing settings are set to ‘anyone with the link can view’. A good way of testing this out is to test the link on incognito mode.The art/writing style used in the application should be the style and quality of work you’re prepared to create for the zine. We would prefer not to see sketches/unfinished pieces as they are not indicative of final results.This is a PG-13, SFW Zine and NSFW content will not be tolerated in applications. Non-sexual nudity, mildly suggestive content, and minor injury/displays of violence are alright but any explicit NSFW will result in instant disqualification.If you’re unsure if a sample is SFW, don’t submit it.

WRITER GUIDELINES• Please submit 3 of your best works that you feel represent your writing style as a whole, and the style that you would bring on board to this zine.
• Each sample should be no more than 2k words.
• May be complete pieces or excerpts; however, having complete pieces within the given word count will help us judge your ability to tell a story within the length constraints of the zine!
• Pieces should be no older than 2 years
• At least one piece should include a Genshin character. They do not need to be from Inazuma.You may also include a link to a larger portfolio if you would like.

MERCH AND PAGE GUIDELINESSAMPLE PIECE REQUIREMENTS
• Please submit 3 of your best works that you feel represent your style as a whole, and the style that you would bring on board to this zine.
• Can be uploaded in the form of a Website, Google Drive, or link to a social media feed that cleanly displays all of your work (i.e. Instagram or a Tumblr tag).
• No unfinished works or sketches
• At least one of your three samples should include a fully finished background
• Pieces should be no older than 2 years
• At least one piece should include a Genshin character. They do not need to be from Inazuma.PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS
• Portfolio should include at least 5 pieces. There can be overlap with your sample pieces, but we prefer to see new ones in your portfolio.
• Can be uploaded in the form of a Website, Google Drive, or link to a social media feed that cleanly displays all of your work (i.e. Instagram or a Tumblr tag).
• Pieces should be no older than 2 years