ABOUT

Welcome to our circus extravaganza—Tako Party! We aim to celebrate the casual life of Octarians and Octolings all over! Telling stories of joy, freedom, and fun! This zine will be focused primarily on original characters. Though, we also plan to include canon characters alongside them, just not as the main focus!The zine is to include full illustrations, comics, and short stories.We hope you’ll be willing to join us on our journey!

FAQ

“What is a zine?”
₊˚✧ A zine (short for magazine) is a collection of artwork and/or writing that is self-published. Zines are typically physical but can also have digital copies
”What do I need in my portfolio?”
₊˚✧ Once contributors applications open, you’ll be asked to submit 3 or more examples of your art.
”Will the zine be physical or digital?”
₊˚✧ This is a digital only zine.
“How many contributors will be accepted?
₊˚✧ 50 total! 45 artists, 5 writers.
“Is this for project for profit?”
₊˚✧ This zine will be free to access.
“Do you accept traditional art?”
₊˚✧ Yes! We accept traditional art!
“Do you accept 3D/Rigged 3D models?”
₊˚✧ Yup! We accept 3D models as well!
“Will collaborations be allowed?
₊˚✧ This zine will allow collaborations between contributors!
“Are there any requirements before signing up?”
₊˚✧ Please have a Discord account! As communication about the zine will be held only through an official Discord server.
₊˚✧ This is a SFW zine. Any pieces containing NSFW, or offensive content will be disregarded.
This includes but is not limited to: suggestive content, nudity, fetishes, kinks, gore, etc.
₊˚✧ Prior zine experience is not needed.FAQ may be updated as questions are submitted on the Tako Party’s Neospring.

SCHEDULE

DATEEVENT
Project Launch:Dec. 28th, 2024
Interest Check:Jan. 4th, 2025
Interest Check Close:Jan. 18th, 2025
Moderation App. Open:Feb. 8th 2025
Moderation App. Close:Feb. 22nd, 2025
Moderation Results:Feb. 23nd, 2025
Contributor App. Open:Mar. 1st, 2025
Contributor App. Close:Apr. 2nd, 2025
Contributor Results:Apr. 13th - Apr. 14th, 2025
Contributor Concepts Finalized:Apr. 26th, 2025
First Check-in:May. 17th, 2025
Second Check-in:Jun. 21st, 2025
Third Check-in:Jul. 19th, 2025
Final Check-in:Aug. 16th, 2025
Zine Release:Oct. 8th, 2025

MODS

@GOGOGO956

Host, Social Media, Promo Art

An illustrator, character design, graphic novelist who absolutely adores OCTOLINGS and creating too many Splatoon OCS (Up to 90+). First time hosting a zine, yet I've contributed for a few Splatoon related zines.

Previous Experience
₊˚✧ Farewell Inkopolis: Contributor
₊˚✧ Classified Love: Contributor
₊˚✧ Utopia of Yesterday: Contributor
+ More

@AEARABELLE

CO-HOST, ORGANIZATION

A casual Splatoon artist and occasional writer.

Previous Experience
₊˚✧ Inkbrush Zine: Contributor
₊˚✧ Fest Zest Zine: Mod
₊˚✧ Monochrome Walker: Mod
+ More

@KAILEROONI

CO-HOST, SOCIAL MEDIA, ORGANIZATION

I’m Kai. An artist who loves the work of other artists.Passion deserves opportunity, and I want to do everything I can to give that to others.
Let’s create!

Previous Experience
₊˚✧ Population: Inkopolis: Host
₊˚✧ Spectrum Obligato: Co-host

I love Design and Music - It's my mission to organize seen (and heard) until it becomes a whole. Also includes a lot of feedback for all contributors - Because I'm convinced together we can achieve awesome stuff.

Previous Experience
₊˚✧ Squid Beats Zine: Ringtone Musician
₊˚✧ Spectrum Zine: Musician for Promo-Video
₊˚✧ Sea Major: Musician
+ More

I'm Gio! Although it's my first time helping to mod a zine, I've done editing work in and out of fandom before. I love working and enthusing with my fellow writers and aim to bring that energy to my moderator work!

Previous Experience
₊˚✧ Splatbattle!: Contributor
₊˚✧ Farewell, Inkopolis: Contributor
₊˚✧ INKPOP: Contributor