FAQ

What is the calendar project about?
The OTOKOGI calendar will be a standard calendar. The 2026 run will have the pages for each of the twelve months, as well as digital merchandise and a mini zine of Kirishima’s day-to-day life, advice, and routines.
How many contributors will you be accepting?
We estimate about 30 contributors total. Numbers are subject to change.
Will there be any guest contributors?
Based on the responses of the interest check, we will decide whether to contact guest contributors for the project.
Is there an age requirement for the zine?
All applicants and contributors must be 18+ years old by the time contributor applications close.
What are the expectations for contributors?
All accepted contributors MUST have a Discord account. Contributors must adhere to the project’s schedule and meet the given deadlines with the required level of completion for their work. For detailed role-based expectations, please view the Accepted Contributor Guidelines.
How will the contributors be compensated?
As this project is charity based, all remaining profits post-completion will be donated to a selected charity. All contributors will be compensated with a digital bundle (calendar pages + digital merchandise + pdf) of the project.
Are there any opportunities to apply as a mod?
At this time, we are not looking to add anymore mods to our team.

Mod Team

This project is moderated by Kiro, Yza, Aki, and Devon. For our experience, please view the links below.• Kiro (org/writing/social media): @kiroiimye
• Yza (org/finance/graphics): @papawty
• Aki (layout): @akiwrites
• Devon (art): @devviedevdraws

Application Guidelines

General
• All applicants must submit three samples and a portfolio.
• At least one sample must include Kirishima. The remaining samples and portfolio may be non-BNHA pieces.
• Please ensure all viewing permissions are turned on; we will not contact applicants about unviewable samples.
• We ask that your samples be SFW only. Your portfolio may contain NSFW works, but your three sample pieces must be SFW. Your application will be automatically rejected if a submitted sample is NSFW.
• Applicants are allowed to apply for multiple positions; however, you will only be accepted for one role.
• All AI generated/ChatGPT work will be rejected immediately. AI usage will not be tolerated.
Page Artists
• At least one sample must be a fully colored and rendered illustration.
• Your portfolio can be your Instagram, Wix site, Carrd, Google Drive folder, etc. as long as it displays the majority of your artwork.
Writers
• All samples must be between 1000-3000 words, with a leeway of 500 words.
• At least one piece must be completed.
• You may submit an excerpt of a longer piece, but please ensure it is comprehensible without prior knowledge/context.
• If you are interested in writing articles, recipes, and advice columns and have samples with similar formats, please feel free to use them in your application.
• Please do not submit Twitter/Bluesky threads as samples; your application will be discarded.
• Your portfolio may be a Google Drive folder, AO3 profile, FFN profile, etc. so long as it showcases your best works.
Merch Artists
• Merch samples will not be required, but it is preferred.
• Please submit art in the style you would create for merch.
• At least one piece must be rendered and complete.
• Your portfolio can be your Instagram, Wix site, Carrd, Google Drive folder, etc. as long as it displays the majority of your artwork.
**For more details on accepted contributor guidelines, please view our info doc here.

Schedule

Interest CheckMay 1-31
Contributor ApplicationsJune 1-30
Results sentJuly 5
Acceptance DeadlineJuly 11
Creation PeriodJuly-October
SalesNovember