This a fan-run, non-official Persona 5 zine featuring the pairing between the P5 protagonist (Kurusu Akira/Amamiya Ren) and Kitagawa Yusuke described using flower language.

Although primarily an art zine, we will also be featuring some written work in the book, as well as a bonus merch bundle that you can purchase for a full collection!

Basic info

• SFW and will feature both writing and art (primarily art)
• The flower language theme is abstract: you do not actually have to draw a specific flower, but only take inspiration from the meaning! However, if you want to take it literally and choose to include the physical flower, then please feel free to do so as well!
• For profit

Applications open: August 1st

Applications closed: August 15th (11:59 pm EST, we'll keep it open for as long as possible on the day of!)

Judging period: August 16th to 30th

Acceptance, rejection, and backup e-mails: August 31st

First check-in: September 14th (no WIP due yet, this is to ensure everybody is still on track)

Second check-in: September 28th (WIP due.)

Third check-in: October 12th (WIP due. Do not have to be finished, but need to show us that some progress has been made!)

Final check-in: November 20th (Artists should be finishing up, writers should start uploading pieces for editing)

Submission of final files: December 15th (soft deadline, may consider extensions for students in the middle of exam season)

Formatting/editing by mods: January 2nd to 20th

Preorder period: Tentatively beginning January 28th (Yusuke's birthday!)

What is a zine?

It is short for magazine! In this case, it is a fanzine, which is a culmination/collection of works usually organized and created by fans (artists, writers, etc.).

What is Shukita?

The pairing between the P5 protagonist ("Shu"jinko in Japanese) and "Kita"gawa Yusuke!

Flower theme?

Yes, our final theme is the language of flowers! Don't worry though, you don't necessarily have to draw or write about flowers. Each piece will have a specific flower meaning that acts as a prompt/inspiration, rather than literally having to feature the flower in question. However, if you do like drawing flowers and want to take the theme more literally, that's 100% fine too!

Where does the title come from?

The song "Found a Light" played at the en...

Hiyo

• Twitter
• Tumblr

Roirence

• Twitter
• Tumblr

Asaphira (Tiff)

• Twitter
• Tumblr

Twitter: @foundalightzine

Tumblr: @foundalight

Curiouscat: @foundalightzine

Flower chart: (for reference only! Participants do NOT have to pick from this list!) click here

Application links: See app info below!

General application info

• Please fill out all required fields
• Make sure to read all the portfolio/sample requirements very carefully!
• Discord is our primary source of communication, so please ensure that you have one
• All links should lead directly to samples of your work, so AO3, twitter moments, a portfolio page, etc. are preferred over just a social media link with images mixed with text posts!
• You may apply for more than one position, however, you will most likely be selected for just one (some exceptions regarding artists who want to double up as merch artists)
• See our Twitter, Tumblr, or curiouscat if you would like to contact us about any questions!

Art portfolio requirements