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 an SFW, for-charity fanzine honouring 10 years of the Anime 'Yuri!!! On Ice'.
STATUS:
Creation Period!
Yuri!!! on Ice 10 Year Anniversary
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Pre-orders Open in:
Schedule
| Phase | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Check | 16 Jan | 16 Feb |
| Mod Applications | 23 Jan | 16 Feb |
| Mod Results | 20 Feb | |
| Contributor Applications | 13 Mar | 13 Apr |
| Contributor Results | 27 Apr | |
| Acceptance Deadline | 4 May | Writers & Merch |
| Acceptance Deadline | 11 May | Page, Spot, Comic, Alt |
| All pitches finalised | 25 May | |
| Check -in #1 (30%) | 22 Jun | |
| Check-in #2 (60%) | 20 Jul | |
| Check-in #3 (90%) | 17 Aug | |
| Final Submissions | 31 Aug | |
| Formatting | Sept | |
| Preorders | 6 Oct | 6 Dec |
| Yuri on Ice 10-Year Anniv. | 6 Oct | 21 Dec |
| Production | Jan | Mar |
| Shipping | April | Jun |
Please note that all the above dates are subject to change!
Meet our Skaters
(Contributors)
During their warm-ups, we interviewed our skaters and asked them:
"What about Yuri!!! on Ice makes you keep coming back to it?"
Angel
Writer ❄
Everything. YOI had me hook, line and sinker the moment I first laid eyes on it, and to this day I find myself singing to History Maker or doing silly imitations of some of the programs. The story and the characters are all too cute for my heart and I hold them all very dear to me. People have comfort food, I have comfort Yuri on Ice
El Reese
Writer ❄
I only started to watch YOI end of last year, but then I rewatched it at least 10 times. Yuuri and his feelings of inferiority/resignation at the start resonate with me a lot as a former competitive dancer. Seeing him become more comfortable and confident, and gain someone who he can share his passion with is incredibly comforting.
euna
Writer ❄
"We call everything on the ice 'love,'" — and from the very first episode, the show never loses sight of this. I come back to YOI again and again because of the immense love and care it has for the characters, the sport, and the story it wants to tell.
Hanyu Art
Page Artist ❄
I'm coming back to YOI because it’s simply something I’ve never seen before. It’s all about Victor, Yuuri and Yurio looking each for their way, trying to figure out who they are and becoming victorious during the process. What makes it special is that they all want the same, they just need to grab it in a very different way.
ocean (platonicyearner)
Writer ❄
There's no one I relate to quite as much as I do Yuuri and Victor. Their journey to finding not just each other but also their spirit for life and love finds a way to make me hopeful even on days I want to be my most emo. They're annoying like that smh (affectionate)
PamCakes
Comic Artist ❄
Seeing friends experience YOI for the first time makes for a great excuse to rewatch the show. The way the show portrays a distinct array of characters with big emotions and goals, makes their drive to succeed contagious, and makes me want to try my best at whatever my current goal may be.
"There's a place you just can't reach unless you have a dream too large to bear alone."
Meet your Coaches (Mods)
❄ Head, Co-Org, & Writing 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
Org & Orc 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
❄ Graphics Mod
Hewwo, I'm Xhirien! I like making graphics and edits, and dabble in writing sometimes. I can't believe it's been a decade since I fell in love with YOI, how time flies!
Experience:
FLOWER DANCING IN THE WIND : An Aerith Zine Vol. II
Co-Head ; Co-Organizer ; Graphics ; Design ; Social Media (Interim), Finance (Interim)
THE SEAT OF SACRIFICE ⟡ 「星」に願いを : A Themis Zine
Graphics ; Design
EVER OURS : A Clerith Wedding Fanzine
Lead ; Head Organizer ; Graphics ; Design ; Social Media (Interim) ; Finance (Interim)
❄ Formatting Mod
Hihi ! I am Ciel or Doll, and I have loved YOI since it first came out so I am so excited to be part of this zine for it! I have been doing zines for a little over two years now and can't wait to help bring this one to life!
Experience:
Head & Formatting for:
Return to the Unknown
Duck Zine: WooHoo!
StarCrossed: A Yax Zine
Welcome Home, Snufkin
Going Ghost
Social Media & Marketing Mod ❄
I am a queer reader, writer, figure skater, and lover of community projects. YOI will forever hold a special place in my heart as one of my first introductions to queer romance and as the reason I got into skating!
Experience:
Colours of the Gate: A BG3 Pride Zine Vol. 1&2
Head, Socials, Graphics, Layout Mod
❄ Finance & Production Mod
Hey, SilverBlue here!🌟
I am a nerdy writer with a passion for bringing creative projects to life. I will always be an anime baka at heart. As someone not only with a passion for figure skating, but who has also dabbled in it, Yuri!!! On Ice was love at first sight! And a decade later, still has an iron grip on my heart! 💜
Experience:
The TransReality Deck
Head, Organisation, SocMedia, Finance, Beta
True Love's Kiss
Head, Organisation, SocMedia
Mythos
Organisation & Writer/Beta Mod
20000 Leagues
SocMed
Full zine experience here
Shipping Mod ❄
I've been writing since I was 7 and haven't stopped. I heard about fanfiction when I was in middle school, and grew to love it dearly. The exhortations of my muse's whims are inscrutable and this makes me a very slow writer, but I hate not writing fanfic more. (I mostly write fanfic, but after interning for a few mods, knew I would have the most fun being the shipping mod, lol.) I also make MVs when I have the idea and the time. When I'm not doing either of those things, I'm doing fiber arts or playing video games!
Experience:
Intern Mod for:
The Gentleman's Guide to Fanzines and Fanaticism Zine
The Nightmare of Zoldyck Zine (Emergency Shipping Mod)
Gen Mod for:
Thomas Sanders Sides Big Bang
PJO/HOO Big Bang
❄ Fund Holder & General Mod
Hello! I'm Blue (daba dee daba da) and I love YOI as it is both my favorite and my first anime! Despite this being one of my first zines; I've been modding and/or contributing to various fan projects across the fandom sphere for several years now and am super excited to be a part of this 10th anni zine!
Otsu everyone!!! Lets make this anniversary golden! 🏅
Experience:
Zeallure Fanzine
General Mod
3 Sides of a Coin
Writer
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?
This zine will have both physical and digital formats as well as physical and digital merch available for pre-order. All profits will be donated to charity.How will the contributors be compensated?
All contributors will be guaranteed a free digital zine bundle as compensation. If budget allows, contributors may receive a full physical bundle of the zine (shipping included).Can I apply for multiple roles?
Yes, you may apply for multiple roles. Applying to multiple roles does not mean you will be accepted for all of them.
Applicants applying for multiple artist roles (page, spot, comic, merch) will only be accepted for one artist role.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. Non-sexual nudity will be reviewed case by case.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.Is traditional art allowed?
Yes, traditional art is okay as long as you are able to provide a high-quality scan of the art using a scanner!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.
That being said, please note that this is not a ship-centred zine.Can I share my WIPs online?
No. All content made for this zine will be required to be kept at discretion unless stated otherwise by the Mods.
Please refer to the 'General Contributor Guidelines' section of our Info Doc in the sub-section ‘Confidentiality’.What is the word count limit?
Please refer to the 'Contributor Creation Expectations' section
of our Info Doc!Can artists draw more than one piece?
Please refer to the 'Contributor Creation Expectations' section
of our Info Doc!Are you allowing alternative creators?
Yes! In honor of Yuri on Ice’s 10th Anniversary, we would love to include any and all forms of art. This is open for anyone who doesn’t typically fit the “artist” or “writer” role such as Chefs, Cosplayers, Photographers, etc.
During the application process, we will provide an “Alternative Creator” form for creators to fill.Which charity will you be donating to?
The charity we will be donating to will be decided collectively by the Mods and Contributors. However, the charity will be a charity centered on a humanitarian cause.❄*Refer to our Info Doc for more complete information on the zine.