per·ma·frost ; noun
a permanently frozen layer at variable depth below the surface in frigid regions of a planet (such as earth).Celebrating a decade of life and love on the ice, Permafrost is a for-charity fanzine for the Anime 'Yuri!!! On Ice'.Status : Interest Check open until 16 Feb!
Schedule (prone to change)
| Phase | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Check | 16 Jan | 16 Feb |
| Mod Applications | 23 Jan | 16 Feb |
| Mod Results | 20 Feb | |
| Contributor Applications | 24 Feb | 24 Mar |
| Contributor Results | 27 Mar | |
| Creation Period | April | Aug |
| Proofing and Formatting | Sep | |
| Preorders | Oct | |
| Yuri on Ice 10-Year Anniv. | 6 Oct | 21 Dec |
**Detailed schedule can be found in the Info Doc
"There's a place you just can't reach unless you have a dream too large to bear alone."
Meet your Coaches (Mods)
Cas (Circa) ; they/she
Head, Co-Org & Writer Mod
It’s been a decade since the most important piece of media that defined my formative years, and now it’s my turn to honour it!
Retired competitive FS fan, forever femme lesbian fujo.
Proud owner of victor nikiforov's post-banquet playlist.
Experience
contributor for:
Conclave Nusantara Zine
Surfin' Spells WHA Zine
Apollo ; they/them
Co-Head, Orc & Org Mod
Yuri on Ice was my first ever anime and subsequently my first ever yaoi. I love seeing gay men kiss!!
Experience
contributor for :
MXTX Furby Zine
Cut and Sew MDZS Fashion Zine
Spice 2022 : A MDZS Food Zine
and some irl organisational experience
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Zine?
A zine is an independently published “mini-magazine” that is usually produced in limited quantities or small batches.Who can apply?
We ask that all applicants be 18+ by the time of applying. Other than that, applications are open to everyone regardless of previous zine experience.Will the Zine be physical or digital?
That depends on the result of our interest check! All profits will be donated to charity.How will the contributors be compensated?
All contributors will be guaranteed a free version of the digital zine as compensation. If budget allows, contributors may receive a physical copy of the zine (shipping included).Can I apply for multiple roles?
Yes, you may apply for multiple roles. However, keep in mind that you will have to fulfill all the responsibilities and requirements that have been previously laid out for every role applied for. Only apply for multiple roles if you are absolutely sure you are able to handle the heavier workload. Applying to multiple roles does not mean you will be accepted for all of them.Is it SFW only or will there be NSFW content?
The zine will be completely SFW with no extra NSFW content.
For suggestive content, we will refer to the show’s level of suggestive content as our limit.Will AU content be allowed?
No. The zine will focus on the events that happened in the show (canon), as well as pre/post-canon content.Are ships allowed?
Gen-pairings and depictions are fully allowed. Romantic ships may only occur between characters that are all of legal age (18+).
There will be no tolerance for any romantic depictions between an adult and a minor, as well as incestual ships.❄️*Refer to our Info Doc for more information on the zine.