PEOPLE OF THE PIT
A GACHIAKUTA FANZINE
FAQ
What is a fanzine?
A fanzine is a collaborative project run by fans that is focused on a theme. It features fan-made art, writing, and other creations! Fanzines can be digital or physical, with some physical fanzines featuring merchandise items as well.
What is this zine about?
People of the Pit is about the characters on the ground featured in the Gachiakuta anime and manga. This zine will depict the lives of these characters as they navigate their tumultuous world.
Are AU’s allowed?
Contributors are advised to create pieces that align with the canonical events of the Gachiakuta anime and manga.
What is this zine’s rating?
This zine is a safe-for-work zine meant for general audiences. Canon-typical violence and blood may be present! There will be little to no romantic content in this zine.
Will this zine contain spoilers for the manga?
Yes, spoilers for the manga will be present in People of the Pit. Zine works may cover characters and events that have not been reached in the anime.
Is there an age limit for moderators and contributors?
All moderators must be 18+ at the time of application, and contributors must be 16+ at the time of acceptance.
Is there a limit to the amount of roles you can apply to?
You can apply to as many roles as you choose, but you will only be accepted for one of them! You will not be considered for any roles you have not applied to.
How many contributors will there be?
People of the Pit aims to onboard 30-35 page artists, 3-5 merch artists, 3-6 spot artists, and 3-6 writers.
Is this zine for-charity or for-profit?
This zine is for-charity. We aim to first compensate our contributors with a free full bundle. Any remaining revenue will be donated to an organization of our contributors’ choice.
How will contributors be compensated?
Our contributors are guaranteed a free full digital bundle. Based on the amount of sales during the preorder period, we will cover the cost of the full physical bundle as well as shipping for the contributors.
SCHEDULE
| PROJECT LAUNCH | OCTOBER |
| INTEREST CHECK | OCTOBER 3RD- NOVEMBER 3RD |
| mod applications | october 3rd - october 10th |
| mod results sent | october 12th |
| contributor applications | november 20th - december 20th |
| contributor results sent | december 30th |
| last day to join server | january 7th |
| pitches due | january 15th |
| check-in 1 | february 20th |
| Check-in 2 | march 20th |
| check-in 3 | april 20th |
| final submissions | may 20th |
| preorders | july - august |
MODERATOR TEAM
LAVVKII
CO-HEAD, SOCIALS & CO-GRAPHICS MOD
Previously modded for My Universe: An ALNST Zine (Graphics), Twisted Fairytales (Graphics).
OCTOBER
CO-GRAPHICS MOD
Previously modded for Privilege of the Living: A Dungeon Meshi Tarot Zine (Head, Graphics, Organization, Writing, & Socials), Undoing: An Arcane Women Zine (Art), Class 3-Zine: A Ginpachi Sensei Zine (Head, Organization, & Graphics).
KITTY
WRITING MOD
Previously modded for Twisted Fairytales (Writing). Contributed to Night Terrors (Writer), The Prefect’s Pages (Writing), Milgram: Confidential Files (Writing), Undead Hero (Writing).
lillachan
FORMATTING MOD
Previously modded for Dive Back in Time: a Link Click Zine (Head, Social Media, Graphics, and Formatting), Train Your Heart! A Tenko Zine (Formatting), Seishun: A Wind Breaker School Life Zine (Formatting & Merch)
ABOUT
People of the Pit is an unofficial, fanmade zine centered around the ground-dwelling characters of Gachiakuta; an anime and manga by Kei Urana.
This project is run by fans and the community, and is in no way officially affiliated with GACHIAKUTA, Bones Film or Kei Urana.