Rays of Gold

A Minato Namikaze Fatherhood Zine

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Oct 12, 2026-Nov 12, 2026

    About

    Rays of Gold is an DIY unofficial Naruto zine featuring Minato Namikaze in an AU where he is still alive and gets to raise his family.This project centers around themes of fatherhood, family, and happy parent/child relationships.

    This will be a SFW for-charity zine. We plan to feature:

    • 20-25 Page Artists

    • 5 Writers

    • 5 Spot Artists

    • 5 Merch Artists

    • 1 Cover Artist

    The specs for the zine are projected to be:

    • A5 (148 x 210mm)

    • Page Count:~60-110 pages of artwork and writing

    The charity that the project's proceeds will go to is to be decided.

    Full details can be found in our Info Doc.

    Zine Schedule

    • Interest Check/Mod Apps: Aug 12, 2026-Sept 12, 2026

    • Contributor Apps:
      Oct 12, 2026-Nov 12, 2026

    • Onboarding:
      Nov 19, 2026-Nov 26, 2026

    • Pitches Due:
      December 3, 2026

    [HOLIDAY BREAK]:
    December 10, 2026-January 7, 2027

    • Check in 1:
      Jan 20, 2027

    • Check in 2:
      Feb 20, 2027

    • Check in 3:
      Mar 20, 2027

    • Finals:
      Apr 20, 2027

    • Beta Period:
      April 21, 2027-May 12, 2027

    • Formatting:
      May 13, 2027-Jun 10, 2027

    • Final Revisions:
      Jun 11, 2027-Jun 19, 2027

    • Preorders:
      Jun 20, 2027-Jul 20, 2027

    • Production:
      Fall 2027

    • Shipping:
      Winter 2028,

    • Leftovers:
      TBD

    Mod Team

    KittenexMachina
    Head & Art Mod

    This zine will be my copium. This world is too cruel for my sunshine boy. T^T

    Eliciting Fate Genshin Impact Zine- Head/Art/SocMed
    Naruto Calendar 2026- SocMed & Comms
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    Pewpewpew
    Formatting Mod

    Pew is a freelance visual artist and kitty cat mom who loves soup and has never left her Naruto phase.

    Path of Life Kakashi Zine- Art
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    Cmykae
    Graphics Mod

    Everyone needs to include kurama as the family pet 👀

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    Blue Paradise HQ x Pokemon- Organization & Graphics
    Pages of Utopia Metaphor- Graphics & Formatting
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    Emi
    Writing Mod

    Trying to peek through the looking glass at a world in which Minato grows old and happy :3

    A Story of Love: Clerith Tribute Zine- Contributor
    University Zine- Head Editor & Graphics Coordinator

    Kiro
    Socials Mod

    Enjoying the rays of gold that minato never got to experience

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    FAQ

    What is a Zine?

    A zine or a fanzine is an independent and self-published collection of writing and artwork, usually in a book format. These projects can be collaborative or solo with subject matter ranging across many topics and fandoms.

    Can I Apply for Multiple Roles?

    Yes, but you may only be accepted for one position.

    Am I Allowed to Include Other Characters in My Work?

    Yes, you may include other characters as long as Minato and his family remain the main focus of the piece.

    Is Boruto Allowed?

    Yes, contributors are free to depict material from any of the three main series (Naruto, Shippuden, Boruto) and the movies.

    Are Additional AUs Allowed?

    Yes, other AUs are allowed as long as it still exists within the main theme of the project.

    What Does DIY Mean?

    DIY means that the production of the zine and merch will be done by the mod team instead of outsourcing production to a professional printing service. This decision was made to be able to continue as a physical project due to the scale of interest in the project.Outsourcing production to a professional printing company is currently a planned stretch goal for preorders.

    Where are You Shipping From & Do You Plan to Take International Orders?

    We are shipping from the US, and we do plan to ship internationally.

    My Question Wasn’t Answered Here!

    If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, email us at:
    [email protected]