The Araki Horror Picture Show is a zine infusing JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure with the aesthetics, themes, and fan culture of Rocky Horror.
About
This zine will feature artwork, writing, cosplay, and merchandise of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure inspired by the Rocky Horror (Picture) Show as a stageplay, film, and cultural phenomenon. For example, some topics open for exploration might be:
The fashion of Rocky Horror, as well as its derivatives, such as burlesque;
Musical influences and related aesthetics, such as glam rock;
Pieces inspired by the film/musical’s themes;
AUs depicting JJBA characters in Rocky Horror-related settings, such as a shadowcast troupe, or even within the film/musical itself;
JJBA characters participating in the traditions of Rocky Horror’s cult following, such as attending a showing of the film or dressing up as the characters;
Dio doing the Time Warp in a corset and feather boa;
Or wherever creativity may lead you! As long as it’s JJBA with a Rocky Horror flair, any idea is more than welcome.Both digital PDFs and physical print zines will be available, along with digital and physical merch. We will be accepting page artists, writers, cosplayers, and merch artists based on applications, to be opened February 21st.We will also be producing a digital NSFW mini-zine, available as an add-on to the main zine. Purchase of this mini-zine will be restricted to individuals age 18 and older.
Rules
While the main zine will be roughly PG-13 and therefore safe to read for anyone old or mature enough to watch JJBA and the RHPS, we ask that all contributors be age 18 or older. Applicants who will turn 18 by the date on which zine creation officially begins (tentatively April 3rd) will also be considered. Please respect that no other exceptions will be made to this rule.This project will be a safe and welcoming space. As such, hate of any kind will not be tolerated. Bigots – including TERFS, SWERFS, Zionists, and antisemites – need not apply, nor interact with this zine.All work created for this zine, as well as works included in application portfolios, should be your own. No art theft/plagiarism of any kind, including AI-generated images/text, will be permitted.Works included in the main zine should be “gen,” or primarily focused on non-romantic relationships. Minor hints at ships, or depictions of canon ships (such as Jonathan/Erina, Koichi/Yukako, or Tiziano/Squalo) are allowed, but shouldn’t be the main focus.As previously stated, the main zine will be slightly mature (given the nature of JJBA and Rocky Horror), but not explicit. At the very least, genitalia should be covered, and gore should be avoided. If you’re not sure whether your piece is pushing it, feel free to reach out to the mods – we will never fault anyone for asking!Headcanons, stylistic choices, and so on are welcome and encouraged! After all, this should be a display of the fandom’s incredible creativity. Don’t worry about being “on-model” or beholden to a certain type of art, writing, or cosplay – we’d love to see a variety of styles and interpretations! “Don’t dream it, be it,” as a wise Transylvanian once said.
NSFW Zine-Specific
All bets are off for this one. Ships will also be permitted. There’s only a few things we ask:
Keep gore to a minimum.
Leave out characters who are only ever depicted as 17 or younger in canon. A character who eventually becomes an adult in canon (like Jotaro) is fine.
Please note that we will only be featuring page art and writing in this portion of the zine.
Other than that, go nuts, show nuts! Want to draw a spicy pinup of your favorite Joestar, or that one minor villain you’re obsessed with? Need a smut fic about your beloved crackship that has zero works on AO3? The choices are endless, and entirely yours!
Schedule
Please note that this schedule is tentative, and may be subject to change.
Mods
DavyHead Mod
Part-time writer, full-time Fugo and Mista enthusiast :]I’ve contributed to 14 zines to date, and have been a mod for 3. This zine has been brewing in my mind for ages – JoJo and Rocky always seemed like the perfect combo – and I’m so excited to make it a reality!
ComaGraphics Mod
Hello, I’m Coma, a small creature that loves various fictional media.I will be your graphic mod for the zine!! I have been in a few zines, including Espressione 2 and HypMic Homage! My expertise for graphic design comes from my job as a multimedia coordinator at a university, where I make an assortment of graphics and videos that support various courses.
ReiSocial Media & Cosplay Mod
Hello I’m Rei, your Social Media and Cosplay Mod! I’m honored to be able to bring my interests and experiences to this project. I have worked on a number of zines in previous academic and career related projects. I currently work within the communications field professionally, and have organized numerous projects, designed campaigns, and managed social media accounts. Outside of work, I’m a writer and cosplayer with nearly a decade of experience.
AngelArt & Layout Mod
Hey y'all, the name's Angel and I'll be your Layout Mod for this zine! Participating in zines since 2019 and doing layouts since 2021, I am excited to help bring this project to life! Besides being the main organizer of my art club's zines, I was also layout mod on The Wonderful World and head/layout mod over on DIVE: The Anazuine. Despite getting my degree in Marine Biology, I have been doing graphic work for several years, honing my skills to create stunning visuals in my academic and artistic careers.And if my art style looks familiar to another moniker, then, yeah, it's probably me lol
WesWriting Mod
My name is Wes, your most carrot loving, field frolicking, foot thumping Mod.I will be your Writing Mod for the zine! My previous Modding credit goes to The Wonderful World zine, where I was the Head. Other zines I've contributed to include Chrysalis: a Jolyne Cujoh fanzine, JoJos and Dragons, the JJBA Pride zine, and Espressione II. I'm currently in my third year of pursuing a degree in English, where I practice my copyediting and prose skills on a near daily basis.