LOVE FOOLS is a safe-for-work, non-profit fanzine centered on the themes of love and connection in the Skip and Loafer series by Misaki Takamatsu. This zine intends to feature art, written works, and merchandise that represent the following forms of love — platonic, familial, romantic, and self.Any proceeds made from this zine after fulfillment will go towards the Trans Women of Color Collective.Current Status: Preorders OPEN!
Project Schedule
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Project Launch | August 2, 2023 |
| Interest Check | August 7 - September 1, 2023 |
| Interest Check Results Posted | September 3, 2023 |
| Contributor Applications | September 8 - October 14, 2023 |
| Application Results Released | November 10, 2023 |
| Acceptance Deadline | November 16, 2023 |
| Concept Check-in | November 19, 2023 |
| Check-in #1 | December 17, 2023 |
| Check-in #2 | January 18, 2024 |
| Check-in #3 | Feburary 15, 2024 |
| Final Submissions Due | March 31, 2024 |
| Preorders Interest Check | February 1 - February 15 |
| Preorder Period | March 3 - March 31 |
| Production Period | Spring/Summer 2025 |
| Shipping and Leftovers | Summer/Fall 2025 |
* All listed dates are subject to change and will be updated periodically.
Zine Team
JUNE - Head, Organization, Writing
June has contributed to over thirty zines as a writer and around ten zines as a moderator. When June first read Skip and Loafer in early 2022, they were drawn in by Takamatsu’s refreshing depictions of girl friendships and the dynamic between Mitsumi and Shima. Now it’s her favorite manga of all time!
June is currently on hiatus for personal reasons but they continue to cheer the project on!
KIRMA - Art, Social Media
This will be Kirma’s first time moderating a zine, though she has past experience contributing as an artist to zines and co-moderating Skip and Loafer Anime Countdown, a week-long fan event prior to the anime’s release. Kirma has a deep adoration for Skip and Loafer that she likes to express through her art, writing, editing and excessive number of posts. She’s fascinated by how it depicts love in its various forms and dimensions, and is beyond excited for the culmination of this project!
IMANE - Support, Social Media
Imane is new to the zine scene, having previously acted as Support Mod for the digital fanzine Meet Me In Ikajima. She also runs the Skip and Loafer Fanart Archive on Twitter and co-moderated the week-long Anime Countdown fan event leading up to the anime’s release. Imane fell in love with Skip and Loafer in late 2019 and hasn’t looked back since: her fondness for the manga continues to grow by the day and she’ll happily talk your ear off about how there is so much love to be found in it!
TEDDY - Graphic Design, Formatting
Teddy is an artist and experienced zine mod who has now helped moderate nearly a dozen zines, all of which you can find listed here. Although he is new to the Skip and Loafer fandom, after reading the manga it very quickly shot up to one of his top 5 due to its relatable characters and cozy atmosphere.
KKFVJKQ - Production, Finance
Kk has been a superfan of Skip and Loafer since the days of Paul (iykyk) and although a first time mod, has experience managing small-scale merch production and online retail.
SHISA - Finance
Finance aficionado, actual CPA, excel is my passion (jk). Loves Skip and Loafer and firmly believes Takamatsu-sensei is an actual genius for crafting such an exquisite coming of age story focusing on the relationships people forge in their youth.
SRI - General
Sri has contributed to five zines as a moderator in various roles and to over twenty zines as a writer. She is deeply fond of critical analysis of media, found family and compelling friendships, and consuming copious amounts of bubble tea. Sri absolutely adores Skip to Loafer's warmth, kindness, and love for its characters and is so excited to be a part of this project!
CALAMARI - Advisor
Calamari is an experienced zine mod who specializes in finance and production, but also keeps some spare time on the side for emergency modding. They're one of the primary creators of the The 2021-2022 Zine Creation Kit, and host zine group orders and zine-focused production. They're joining the project as an Advisor Mod to support the team through preorders and production !
FAQ
Q: What is a fanzine?
A: A “fanzine” is an original, fanmade, non-commercial anthology of original work inspired by a certain theme. Zines are typically produced in batches and only sold/distributed for a short period of time.Q: Will this zine contain anime and manga spoilers?
A: Yes, we anticipate that the zine will contain spoilers for both the anime and the manga.Q: Will this zine contain romantic ships?
A: Romantic ships will be approved on a case-by-case basis. Romantic content must not go beyond a Teen rating.Q: How will mods keep in contact with contributors? Is joining the Discord mandatory?
A: Upon acceptance, contributors will receive a link to the zine’s Discord server. It is mandatory to join the server, as this is where the mod team will post updates throughout the zine’s creation, production, and fulfillment periods.Q: Can I apply to multiple roles?
Yes, you can apply to multiple roles. If you are accepted to the zine, you will only be accepted for one role.Q: Is this a physical zine?
We are currently planning for a physical run, but this will depend on our reception during the Interest Check period. If the mod team determines that there is not enough interest to proceed with a physical run of the zine, we will likely proceed as a digital-only, non-profit zine.Q: How will contributors be compensated?
A: Contributors are guaranteed a digital copy of the zine. After production and shipping costs, we hope to provide contributors with a full, physical bundle, inclusive of shipping. This will depend heavily on our sales numbers during the preorder period.Q: Do you plan to invite guest contributors?
A: Yes, we plan to invite a small number of guests. Please look forward to their spotlights on our social media!Q: Who illustrated the chibis in your graphics?
A: All of the chibis were drawn by our art mod, Kirma!Q: Do I need to tag manga spoilers in my application?
A: All of our moderators are fully caught up with the manga, so there is no need to tag manga spoilers in your application!Q: I don't have very many followers on social media. Do I still have a chance to get in if I apply?
A: Yes, absolutely! Follower counts are not taken into consideration during the application process. For more information about our evaluation criteria, please check the application guidelines section of our Info Doc!Q: I have a question not answered here!
A: Please leave us a question on our Neospring, send us an ask on our Tumblr, or send us an email!
