"Slayin' Queens"
The time has come for you to fight like a Saint Seiya girl! Embrace the fem power and join our Slayin’ Queens Zine!
Organized by Saint Seiya Zone
About the Zine
‣ Theme: Slayin’ Queens (Saint Seiya women & genderqueer characters)‣ Description: The time has come for you to fight like a Saint Seiya girl! Embrace the fem power and join our Slayin’ Queens Zine!‣ Participation: You will submit one (1) original, new fanwork (older/already published work is not accepted) to be compiled into a zine. Please do not share your final work until the zine has been properly published by SSZ (you may, however, share WIPs, previews, and/or close-ups as you work on it)‣ Type: The final compilation of all fanworks will be a free, digital PDF file (no physical versions will be made, no money will be earned or paid)‣ Character: Submission types have the following limitations:
– Fanarts: 1 main character per submission (no duplicates)
– Fics: focus on 1-2 main characters per submission
– Cosplays: 1 main character per submission
– Merch Photos: 1 main character per submissionThe Character Confirmation List will be updated daily at 19:00 UTC -6 until the sign-up period is concluded. We appreciate your patience while this occurs. Once you are added to the list and your character is confirmed, you may start working on your submission. This is on a First Come, First Served basis.‣ Sign-up timeframe: 19-24/Aug/2026 23:59 UTC -6‣ Sign-up form: here
– Before filling it out, check the Character Confirmation List. For fanarts, you'll input 5 different options, from most wanted to least wanted.
☆ Please note this zine does not review/approve/reject sign-ups, everyone is welcome to take part in the activity as long as they sign-up. If there are any issues, we'll get back to you.‣ Submission period: 19-23/October/2026 23:59 UTC -6
Fanworks submitted after this will not be included (this is non-negotiable). However, if you are facing challenges with your submission, let the staff know ASAP.‣ Submission: Send fanwork via email to [email protected]
The email subject should be "Saint Seiya in Winter Zine, [Creator], [character/fic name]", and the file name should be:
- Visuals: [Character name] - [Creator]
- Fics: [Creator] - [Fic title]. Writers, please also include a 400x400 px image you want us to use for you in the credits pageExamples:
– Email Subject: Slayin’ Queens Zine, Codec111, Ophiuchus Shaina
– Fanart file: Polaris Hilda - El Cadejos
– Fic file: “Encallar” - Zeuse
Submissions
‣ Art/Photography Canvas size: 72 dpi, JPEG
- 2480 x 3508 px (portrait orientation) OR
- 3508 x 4960 px (landscape orientation)
- Fanwork must be finalized; cannot be a sketch, uncolored lineart or otherwise incomplete‣ Fics: docx file, prose, English or Spanish only (due to Staff limitations). You must include a title (please keep it short)
– 4 OR 6 full pages in total as exact as possible, Arial font, 11 pt, single space
– Margins: 1 in (each)
– Paper size: Letter (8.5 in x 11 in)
– There must be spaces between your paragraphs
Use this template so you have the file formatted correctly.‣ Allowed:
– Age reinterpretation (e.g., an adult character as a child)
– Alternative Universes
– Other applicable characters (including OC), please check FAQ‣ Not allowed:
– AI-generated content of any kind
– Characters that do not present themselves as women or genderqueer in official media
– NSFW/Explicit content (contact staff for case-by-case reviews)
– Non-official genderbends
– Crossovers with non-StS series
FAQ
‣ May I draw whichever character I want?
The purpose of this zine is to focus on women and genderqueer characters. There are more applicable characters than you think! Check the Reference List‣ May I submit more than one work?
If, after the sign-up period is over, you would like to collaborate with a second/third submission, reach out to us. You may send different submission types if you want (e.g., 1 fanart and 1 fic). Please bear in mind the second/third character must still be available for you to take.‣ May I include other characters in my submission?
Yes, as long as they present themselves as women/genderqueer in official media, and there is a clear hierarchy where your chosen character is the main focus. Original Characters (OCs) may also be included in the background as long as they follow this guideline. There is no problem if those secondary characters are already taken, or if the mix of characters would not make sense in the official material (for example, Hilda interacting with Yuzuriha). Please note that “official media” refers to any anime, manga, or game that is part of the Saint Seiya franchise (fan-made doujinshi is not in scope for this zine).Characters that present themselves as men may be referred to but not appear in the fanwork. For example:
✅ Saori looking at a picture of Shiryu / Yuzuriha remembering a conversation with Tokusa
❌ Saori and Shiryu in a garden / Yuzuriha talking to Tokusa‣ Which Original Characters (OCs) are applicable?
As long as they are not the main focus of your fanwork, OCs that present themselves as women or genderqueer are welcomed in the zine. However, characters that present themselves as men should not be included.‣ May I use spinoff characters?
Sure! All characters officially included in the Saint Seiya universe as women or genderqueer (refer to list previously provided) are applicable. Please note that even though there are characters with different versions across the franchise (e.g., Eris), they are not counted as different options for the Zine, so if said character is already taken, no other version of them will be available‣ I changed my mind about the character I chose, and the new one is still available. Can I switch?
To prevent confusion and misunderstandings, all character selections are final and cannot be changed/traded.‣ Can I switch from one contribution type to another (e.g., fanart to fic) after I sign up?
To prevent confusion and misunderstandings, all contribution type selections are final.‣ The sign-up timeframe already passed. May I still join?
To prevent confusion and misunderstandings, no new sign-ups are accepted after the deadline.‣ Am I allowed to change certain aspects of a character’s official design?
It depends on the aspect and should be reviewed case-by-case.
– Example 1: as a character living near the Mediterranean, Arkhes could differ in skin tone from the one seen on the official materials. However, characters like Nemesis, who officially have a darker skin tone, should not be given a lighter one.
– Example 2: if due to a personal headcanon, you believe a character has a certain scar or marking that is not seen in official materials, it can be included, but once again, please reach out to Staff for a case-by-case review.‣ What is the difference between an Alternate Universe [AU] and a Crossover?
Some AU use popular tropes as a base, while a Crossover uses an already existing material as base.Examples:
- Popular tropes for an AU: magic school, space fantasy/sci-fi
- Existing material: Twisted Wonderland, Mass Effect [games], Little Witch Academia, Star Trek [series], Heralds of Valdemar, Dune [books]So making a fanwork of the general "Saint Seiya × Magic School" or “Saint Seiya x space fantasy/sci-fi” concepts is an AU, but "Saint Seiya × Twisted Wonderland" or “Saint Seiya x Star Trek” are considered a crossover. In essence, heavy references to other existing fandoms are not allowed.‣ Would you please elaborate on what is/isn’t considered Not Safe For Work (NSFW)?
If it is not appropriate for a general, non-specialized office work environment, then it is not accepted.Examples:
✅ blood depictions/mentions of it
❌ graphic/detailed gore, mutilation, or body horror
✅ sensual themes (e.g., pin up)
❌ sexual themes (including, but not limited to: genitalia, specifically erotic gestures like blowjob, etc.)‣ May I include a watermark on my submission?
Yes, we encourage you to submit already watermarked fanworks to the zine.‣ I’m a writer! What is an acceptable image for the credits page?
You can send an official StS work, fanarts (as long as it is made by you, gifted to you, or commissioned by you), or a picrew-generated image (as long as the picrew allows that use)‣ Do I have to send something for the check-ins?
Nope. Our check-ins act as reminders only so you know exactly how much time you have left to send your submission.‣ I’m unable to complete my submission and would like to withdraw. Is that okay?
Yes, you can withdraw at any time, for any reason (you don’t need to explain). Please just let us know in advance.
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