Otoko!
A Zine dedicated to Kirishima Eijirou's
Middle School Experience
男 (otoko) is the Japanese word for ‘man’. Kirishima is also observed to say this word on many instances and it has even become his personal tagline: “manly”.
It’s the perfect title to celebrate Kirishima’s growth!
We’ve all had moments in our lives where we were unsure of ourselves, where we didn’t like what we saw in the mirror and wished we could be better. To see that vulnerability represented in a character in a popular Shonen manga, it’s no wonder Kirishima Eijirou stole many fans’ hearts.
We cheer for him as we cheer for ourselves.
The purpose of this zine is to showcase Kirishima’s journey into finding his best and most authentic self — through works of creation like one-shot stories, illustrations, and other forms of art.
Let’s join Kirishima as we grow stronger,
in body and spirit!
FAQs
What is this Zine about?
Otoko! is a SFW and Rated-T Zine dedicated to Kirishima Eijirou’s middle school experience and his growth from being an unassuming boy to the courageous young man we know today.The purpose of this zine is to showcase Kirishima’s journey into finding his best and most authentic self — through works of creation like one-shot stories, illustrations, comic strips, shorts, and merchandise.
What can I expect with this Zine?
The main focus should be on Kirishima as a middle schooler and all works to be created for this zine are expected to end with a positive outcome for him, although time skips will be allowed to show his development.Canon universe is encouraged but Canon-compliant AUs are also allowed as long as they follow the main theme.Romantic ships can be implied as a source of inspiration but our boy's development and arc should not revolve around it. Platonic ships are allowed. LGBTQ+ themes are also welcome and encouraged!
More details will be shared here as we get closer to launch!
Planned Schedule
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Interest Check | January 2025 |
| IC Results | January 2025 |
| Mod Applications | January 2025 |
| Contributor Sign-ups | February 2025 - March 2025 |
| Contributor Lineup Selection | March 2025 - April 2025 |
| Contributor Onboarding | April 2025 |
| Creation Period | May 2025 - September 2025 |
| Pre-Orders Open! | October 16, 2025 |
| Pre-Orders Close | November 2025 |
| Production | November 2025 - March 2026 |
| Packing | March 2026 - April 2026 |
| Shipping & Order Fulfillment | April 2026 |
The dates listed here are rough estimates. Our Final Dates will be shared as we get closer to launch.
