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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Hello everyone! We're back again with another zine idea! Promises come in many forms, and can also be broken - we want to see all of your ideas, so please keep an eye out for the interest check dropping tomorrow! We hope you'll support us again 💕

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Heads up everyone! We are in the home stretch 🧡🎆🎇

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Next up is the lovely jack of all trades, Ami! (@xbunnyblackx). She’s a head mod and will be contributing as a writer! 🎸 🍡 Hi I’m Ami! I’ve been obsessed with Given for a few years now and have had a blast working on this zine for you guys 💕. Can’t wait for you to see it! 🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Our next mod spotlight is the lovely @goodnoodlestar_, who will also be contributing as a writer! 🎸 🍡 I’m Chan! A lover of all things anime and BL, Given has been an obsession for many years now and brought me to writing. Live Laugh Love Mafuyama 🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

First up in our mod spotlights, we have the incredibly talented @sadboyswoon! A head mod and also contributing as a writer! 🎸 🍡Hey hey! I'm Britt, and I cannot escape my MafuYama brainrot. I write a lot of fanfic of both the wholesome and smutty varieties 😇🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🍡Mod Spotlights Coming Soon!🍡 A reintroduction of our mods and how they’ve been helping this project come to life! ✨

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Fell a bit behind, sorry about that folks! Next up in the spotlight is Aino!! 🍡24/7 AkiHaru brain. I love drawing and talking about Given ✨ Nice to meet you everyone!🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Today we’re spotlighting Kao, one of our artists and the creator of our zine’s front page art! 🎸 🍡 I'm a long time fan of Given! I've worked on some fan projects through the years, and am honoured to be doing the cover for this zine! 🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Next up in the contributor spotlight is @arteartearte.bsky.social !! 🍡I’m a traditional artist, & have over 20 years of art experience. Spider-Man, Sailor Moon, Given, & the renaissance masters are few of my influences.🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Next up in the spotlight is @mios-steamy-soup.bsky.social ! 🍡Hi! I'm Mio, I draw a lot of fanart and love using watercolour textures, I'm really happy to be part of this!🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Next up in our spotlight is Saleirne! 🍡Once a fangirl, always a fangirl. Too normie for purists, but a proud low-ranked otaku since 19## and officially a fujoshi since the early 00s. Creative jack of all trades (except drawing. I wasn't blessed in that department).🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Our next writer in the spotlight is Jefcat! 🍡Music industry professional, ESRD survivor and lifelong AniManga lover. Given is my comfort place.🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Next up in the spotlight is Mika! 🍡Hello ! It's Mika, that 'one' Akihiko Kaji stannie ✨ I've pushed myself to my limits with my contribution to this zine, so I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I had while creating it !🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Next is the spotlight is Cali! 🍡I'm Cali, you can call me Katty. I draw things that make me feel something. I'm drawn to stories that linger, comfort, or move me. I love BL, not just for the romance, but the emotions, the characters, and the way they stay with me🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Next up in our contributor spotlight is @schizobot.bsky.social ! 🎆 🍡Digital artist who mainly works on webcomics and game development. I’ve recently graduated from college and hope to work on many more projects in the near future!🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Our next artist in the spotlight is Gracie! Check out their socials! 🍡hi, I’m gracie! I’m super excited to be a part of my first ever zine :D given is my favourite series of all time and has been such a big part of my art journey. you can look forward to lots of akiharu art from me <3🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Apologies I missed our next contributor post! Next up is our first writer in the spotlight, GreyJayCatbird! Check them out on Ao3 as YokaiAmamiJay! 🍡Proud introvert and avid danmei and BL reader living north of the 49th parallel. Book-nook builder, birder, currently studying Japanese on renshuu.🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Up next on our contributor line up is Ritz! ✨ ‎🍡Hii, I’m Ritz! I’m currently a stem student but I love art, music, and Given of course! So I’m happy to be apart of this project ૮ • ﻌ - ა 🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Our next contributor is Yukiho! Check out their socials and more info below! 💖💖 Eye-bagged graphic designer with a weakness for crossover fanart and psychological romance media. I love Vocaloid and writing translyrics.

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Up next in our contributor spotlight is Zora! 🎆 🍡 I am a vtuber who does art and plays games like pokemon and rpg maker games! I love participating in fandom and Given is one of my favorites 🥰 🍡 Check out Zora’s carrd here: zoracarbuncle.carrd.co

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Kicking off our contributor spotlights this week! First up is Arin! ✨ Hi, I’m ARIN. I draw for fun, mostly BL fanart—especially Given. I love Shizuragi the most in Given and I’m glad and honored to be part of this zine. Hopefully you'll check out my other artworks too!

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

✨Contributor spotlights - coming soon✨ We can’t wait to introduce the amazing and talented creators behind this project. Stay tuned! 🍡

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

✨Applications closed - results soon✨ Hi everyone! Thank you so much to all who have filled out the application form and thank you in advance for your patience while we review 💕

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Final call for applications! The form closes today so if you’re still hoping to apply then we would love to hear from you 🎸

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Hi guys! Just a reminder that the application form closes on Saturday — we’d love to see your work 🥰

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Hi everyone! Just a little update. After some concerning information came to light, we’ve made the difficult decision to part ways with one of our mods. This decision was made with the best interests of the project, and all parties concerned, in mind. (1/2)

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Hello, I'm Ika (@ferventsunset), and I'm the graphics mod! I'm very new to Given. I've watched it a few years back and loved it but only now did I fall for it hard, and now it's all I think about. (1/2)

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Hello everyone! I'm Jasmine / Connor (ryukita on discord)! Given has genuinely changed my life for the better; I don't know where I'd be if I never encountered Mafuyu and Ritsuka's story. (1/2)

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

✨Mod team expansion✨ Hi everyone! As mentioned during our interest check results, we have recently added a few new faces to our mod team 🥰 We will be sharing their introductions over the next few days — so please join us in welcoming them warmly to the band 💕

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

🌸UPDATE🌸 We are now accepting artist applications from figurine photographers! If you have high quality photographs of your Given nendos/figurines/dolls etc. in poses that illustrate a situation or story — then we would love for you to apply 💕

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

✨Calling all writers, artists and cosplayers! ✨ Applications are now open! If you’re interested in supporting our fanzine as a contributor, please fill out the application form below. The application period will end on 4th October! 🥰 Link ⬇️

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

✨Interest check results✨ Hi guys! As promised, here’s a thread of fun insights from our interest check and what they mean for the project 🧵

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

✨Application phase soon!✨ With our zine going ahead as planned, we are excited to announce that applications to contribute to the zine will open very soon. If you are looking to apply it’s worth having a little look at our carrd to understand what we will require from you ⬇️

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

✨Interest check closed - results soon✨ Hi everyone! Thank you so much to all who have filled out our interest form, we’ve been blown away with the love shown for the project so far and the responses have helped us make a few important decisions relating to the zine! The most..

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Just a reminder that there are two weeks left to fill in our interest check form! Please let us know if you’re interested in supporting this project and what you want to see from the zine! We’ve been delighted with the responses so far, thank you so much for taking the time 💕

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

✨ Our carrd is here ✨ We’re so excited to finally share our carrd with you all! The carrd contains a lot of useful information about the project, and should hopefully answer many of the questions asked in the IC. Let us know what you think! 💕 matsurinohanashi.carrd.co

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

✨It’s time! ✨ If you’re interested in supporting our fanzine, please fill out our interest check form! The interest check will close on 30th Aug. If you know anyone else who might be interested but perhaps less chronically online, please send it their way, too! Link ⬇️

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Hello! I’m Chan (yare_yare_yukina1123 on ao3). The Given anime and manga have been dear to me for many years now, and I have cherished being able to enjoy this wonderful series and fandom. I’m excited to be a part of this project and hope to see lots of fun contributions!

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Hey hey! I’m Britt (sadboyswoon on Ao3). After writing Given fanfiction for the last year and collecting some Japanese fanzines, I’m excited to be putting together one for English fans! You might know me from AO3 for my spicy MafuYama fics. I hope you’ll contribute to our project!

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hi guys! I’m Ami (bunny_tales on ao3 🥰). I’ve been obsessed with Given for a few years now and, since contributing to a few zines in other fandoms, have been so excited to share my experience and help bring a new zine to the lovely Given community 💕. Can’t wait to meet you!

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Matsuri no Hanashi - A Given Zine @matsurinohanashi.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Hello, Given fandom! We’re three fans putting together a festival-themed zine for any characters and pairs in Given. Anything from summer festivals to music festivals to school festivals, we want to see it! Interest check form coming soon!

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