The World is Ours zine
A free digital zine celebrating Hatsune Miku’s 14th anniversary and BTS’s 8th anniversary!
ABOUT
To celebrate both Hatsune Miku's 14th anniversary and BTS's 8th anniversary, we are unveiling a possible zine for those who adore both to enjoy! Vocarmy (term given to ARMYs who also enjoy vocaloid) artists and writers can contribute to this digital sfw zine that will be released for free, available for everyone to view. It'll feel like the collab we all desperately want!
The zine will be a joint celebration for both anniversaries, combining the love and joy we all have for seeing Miku and BTS come so far. Pieces will be dedicated to depicting how beautiful and iconic these idols' discography, concepts, and achievements are.
There will be four sections in the zine. Each part is explained below.
Intro: The Most Beautiful Moment in Life Pt. 39
Miku as BTS songs/concepts/moments!
BTS debuted with No More Dream in 2013 and June 13, 2021 marks their 8th anniversary. In just 8 years, BTS surpassed many achievements, explored a wide variety of music genres, and built a strong and loving fanbase. To celebrate their 8th year, Miku will be depicted appreciating BTS’ discography and concepts by trying out iconic photoshoots and looks, featuring in music videos, and visiting momental places in BTS’s history.
For example:
Miku if she was in the Boy With Luv music videoMiku if she had a Love Yourself version O photoshootMiku at the You Never Walk Alone bus stopMiku giving BTS’s BBMAs speech or presenting the BBMAs award BTS won
Interlude: Trivia: Odds & Ends
BTS as Miku songs/concepts!
Hatsune Miku is a Vocaloid software voicebank released in 2007 by Crypton Future Media. On August 31, 2021, Miku will have her 14th anniversary! To commemorate her voice featuring in many great songs produced by a passionate and talented community, BTS will be exploring her concepts. The members can wear her iconic outfits or looks inspired by them, feature in her MVs, and visit her epic concerts.
For example:
Jimin in Miku’s Magical Mirai 2020 outfitJin as a frame of Miku’s PoPiPo MVSope as Miku and the guy from the World is Mine MVBTS performing at Miku Expo
Skit: 3/9=heaven
Celebration for both anniversaries!
We invite the fans of both Miku and BTS to share their love for them through writing fanfiction or personal wishes.
Wishes: Vocarmys can submit written pieces that capture their love of being part of both fandoms, whether it’s about the music, the community, or anything else you would like! These could come in the forms of letters, poems, notes, and personal essays. These are for passionate fans who don't necessarily want to write fanfiction but express their adoration for both. The tone could be sincere, funny, or anything else as long as the content is appropriate. Any contributor can submit this!
Fanfics: Writers can write a fictional piece revolving around the idols to envision the collab we all want. There are no specific prompts. As long as writers include both Miku and BTS into their piece, we’ll love it. We encourage writers to be creative!
However, if writers are stumped on what to write, we have some starting prompts:
Miku at a BTS fansignBTS members attending Magical MiraiMiku and BTS having a joint party or concertMiku exploring the BTS loreMiku and BTS reminiscing over the years
Outro: Love Yourself 'Voice'
Celebration for both anniversaries!
Instead of focusing on just one of them, pieces for this section call for both Miku and BTS to be in the spotlight! This entails pieces that illustrate fun interactions between them as they celebrate their anniversaries.
For example:
Miku and BTS having fun with their lightsticksA joint party or concertMiku and BTS singing and/or dancing togetherMiku and BTS eating sweets
Artists also have the choice of being merch artists! Due to the interest in it from the interest check, we decided that we'll open the possibility for contributors to create Miku x BTS themed digital merch. The most popular forms of merch, according to the interest check, are digital wallpapers and icons, but as long as it is digital, any kind of merch is encouraged!
Schedule:
Interest Check | March 9 - March 30
Applications | April 5 - May 2
Finali Pitches Due | May 11 (soft deadline)
Check-in #1 | June 1
Check-in #2 | July 1
Final Pieces Due | July 30
Zine Creation Period | July 30 - August 4
Release Date | August 13
BTS' 8th ANNIVERSARY
MIKU's 14TH ANNIVERSARY
mods
MIKI
⊱ ────── {.⋅ ♫ ⋅.} ────── ⊰
fav bts song: mikrokosmos
Fav miku song: CYNICAL NIGHT PLAN BY AYASE
"say fellas, did somebody mention the Door to Darkness?" - miku mouse
In terms of experience, we are still new to the zine world and we recognize that! We have modded the Girls of Iris zine and Alyssum is currently an intern graphics mod for the Two Worlds Collide zine. If there is a need for more experienced mods, we'll open the possibility.
FAQ
Is this a SFW zine?
Yes! All contents of the zine will be SFW.
Why a free digital zine?
This project is currently modded by people who don’t possess the qualifying experience or skills to initiate a physical and profitable zine. We hope to successfully convey that this is a casual project that will hopefully unite the vocarmy community! Additionally, we understand that artistic and literary content is valuable (as artists and writers ourselves) so we recognize that some vocarmys may be uninterested. In the end, we are grateful that all contributors are willing to share their talent for free <3
Why aren’t all vocaloids included in the zine? Why only Miku?
We’re well aware that there is much hype for a vocarmy zine. However, due to our lack of professional experiences and skills, we want to save that idea for those more qualified to create a successful zine with that concept! Not only will focusing solely on Miku make the work more manageable, we simply want to celebrate Miku’s and BTS’s anniversary with the vocarmy community.
What is the zine size?
The zine specs will follow the A5 measurements.
Is there an age restriction for contributors?
We only ask that you’re above the age of 13!
How many contributors are you expecting to accept?
We plan to accept everyone who applies! If the number of participants gets too large, we’ll consider taking in other mods.
What do you need to apply as a contributor?
Nothing is required unless you’re interested in becoming the cover artist! Everyone who applies will be automatically accepted to the zine.
What are the portfolio requirements for a cover artist?
We’re looking for 3-4 pieces of recent work that all have backgrounds (don’t have to be complex backgrounds though). 2 pieces must include BTS (can range from 1 member to all of them).
Can you apply as a cover artist and an artist?
Absolutely! Rest assured that even if you’re not chosen to be the cover artist, you’ll be accepted as an artist for the zine.
Can you apply for several roles (ex: writer and artist)?
Yes, you can!
Can you contribute more than 1 piece to the zine?
Yes, feel free to make as many pieces as you want!
Are different interpretations of Miku allowed to be drawn?
Yes! We adore all diverse versions of Miku and would love to see them in the zine! As long as the design isn’t inappropriate, it will be accepted.
Are other vocaloids allowed to be featured in pieces?
We are allowing other vocaloids to be featured in pieces. However, they may only remain as background characters. Please remember that Miku is the main focus!
Are contributors allowed to work with collab Miku songs (songs featuring Miku and other vocaloid(s))?
This is a complex question. We are currently allowing collab Miku songs to be worked with. Although it may be difficult for some of the songs, we recommend that Miku’s presence is more accentuated than the other vocaloids’!
CONTRIBUTORS
COMING SOON!