
A floral themed fashion zine focused on expressing the unique personalities of the cast from Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku.
current status
project announced
about the project
Arborification is the metamorphosis from human to plant within the Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku universe. Just like many of Yuji Kaku's own illustrations, this zine hopes to showcase a wide variety of aesthetics and fashion to reflect the unique personalities of the characters of the series, all inspired by nature!
More details on the zine will be established after our interest check.
Schedule
NOTE: Schedule is subject to change. Information will be updated accordingly.
| Interest Check | June 15 - July 15 |
| Interest Check Results | July 22 |
| Contributor Apps | Aug 1 - 31 |
| Contributor App Results | Sep 13 |
| Pitches | Sep 14 - 30 |
| Check-in #1 | Nov 1 |
| Check-in #2 | Dec 6 |
| Check-in #3 | Jan 10 |
| Final Submissions | Feb 7 |
| Preorders | Mar 1 - 31 |
| Production/Shipping | April - June 2027 |
FAQ
What is a zine?
A zine or fanzine is a self-published collection of original work by creatives.What is this zine about?
This zine is focused on floral-themed or inspired fashion through the colorful characters from Hell’s Paradise. As flowers are a major motif in the series, we want to create a beautiful zine, with our love for Hell’s Paradise in full bloom!What is the rating for this zine?
This will be an SFW zine.What format will this zine be?
We hope to make Volume II available in both a physical and digital format, along with physical merchandise again. However, this will be decided on after the results of our interest check are in.Will the zine be available worldwide?
Whether the zine is digital or physical, it will be made available to anyone worldwide. The only exceptions being countries we're legally unable to ship to during our preorders period, if a physical zine is made possible.How will contributors be compensated?
Contributors will be offered a complimentary free PDF copy of the zine. If for sale and if funds allow, contributors will be offered a free physical copy of the zine. If funds allow further, contributors will be allotted a free full bundle each.Whether the zine will be free, for-charity, or for-profit will be determined after our interest check.Who can apply as a contributor?
Anyone over the age of 18 at the time of application may apply.I’ve never read the manga. Can I still apply?
Of course! You may apply, but be warned that there may be spoilers for the manga while working on the zine.How many contributors are you accepting?
This will be determined after our interest check.Can I apply for multiple roles?
Yes! Just be aware that you will only be accepted into one role, however.Will applicants be able to request critiques?
Mods will be unable to offer thorough critiques for individual applicants.What are contributors expected to create?
While this may change after our interest check, as of now:Page artists will be expected to create at least 1 page of fully rendered art inspired by or incorporating one or more flower(s).Writers will be expected to create 1 short story or article with their chosen flower inspiring or included in their piece.Merch artists will be expected to create at least 2 pieces of merchandise, which will be decided on in communication with mods.Spot artists will be expected to provide smaller illustrations to be used throughout the zine, in communication with mods and other contributors.Alternative creators (cosplayers, designers/stylists, crafters, etc.) are expected to create 1 piece related to the zine's theme, in communication with mods for case-by-case specs and expectations.Is traditional art allowed?
Of course! Traditional pieces must be scanned in high quality. We recommend doing so at 600 dpi or higher.Are collaborations between contributors allowed?
Yes! We’d love to have any and all collaborations between contributors. Note that collaborations can only be decided after contributors are accepted into the zine.Are AUs allowed?
Yes. As the zine is focused on representing flowers and the characters through fashion, various AUs are allowed. The flowers that contributors base their pieces on should be real. Please keep the theme of the zine in mind, however, when suggesting an AU if accepted.Are ships allowed?
This zine will only contain gen content, so no ship/pairing content will be allowed outside of the one canon confirmed relationship between Gabimaru and his wife.Are OCs allowed?
Yes! Note that your OC should only be a background character in your piece, and the canon characters of Hell's Paradise should remain the focus. For merch, inclusion of OCs is discouraged.Are characters from other works like Ayashimon allowed?
No. Please refrain from adding characters from series other than Hell’s Paradise to your piece. Characters who appear in Hell’s Paradise spinoffs, such as the novels and side story, are welcome.May I submit an older piece for the zine?
No. You will be expected to create a new piece for the zine.If you still have an unanswered question, feel free to message our Mond, Tumblr ask, or email us!
Meet the Team
qitty
Head, Finance, Shipping, Graphics Mod
Favorite Character(s): Everyone Sagiri, Yuzuriha, Shugen, Shija, Gantetsusai"Excited to be back with another zine for my favorite series! I can't wait to see all the creative designs for this wonderful cast of characters~!"
| Role | Project |
|---|---|
| Head, Finance, Shipping Mod | Arborification Vol. 1 |
| Head, Graphics, Shipping Mod | BLOCKBUSTER (ZZZ Zine) |
| Organization & Graphics Mod | STYLE BOMB (YYH Fashion Zine) |
Sakky
communications, organization Mod
Favorite Character(s): A good mum has no favourites, but it's probably Toma and Fuchi heheHiya I'm Sakky! Super excited to be back with the team again to spread more Jigokuraku love through our inherently stylish characters and the beauty of flowers! 🙂↕️🪷
| Role | Project |
|---|---|
| Communications, Art Mod | Arborification Vol. 1 |
| Head, Organization, Social Media Mod | Tides & Tears (NeuviFuri Fanbook) |
| Merch, Communications Mod | Every Day (IchiRuki Seasons Zine) |
Void
writing mod
Favorite Character(s): TinymaruHello! I'm Void, a body horror enthusiast, which is one of the reasons I love Jigokuraku. I'm excited to work with everyone again to share a fabulous floral fashion zine with y'all!
| Role | Project |
|---|---|
| Organization, Socials Mod | Arborification Vol. 1 |
| Co-Head, Organization, Social Media Mod | Chop it Like it's Hot (Nanami Cookbook Zine) |
| Head, Organization, Formatting Mod | Rooted in Wisdom (Sumeru Characters Zine) |
| Role | Project |
|---|---|
| Graphics, Formatting Mod | Arborification Vol. 1 |
| Co-Organizer, Graphics, Social Media, Formatting Mod | Solaris (FF Gents Zine) |
| Co-Organizer, Graphics, Social Media, Formatting Mod | Tender Memories (CloTi Vol. 2 Zine) |
| Role | Project |
|---|---|
| Contributor (Page Artist) | Arborification Vol. 1 |
| Art Mod | Class Act (Sumeru School AU Zine) |
| Contributor (Merch Artist) | Solaris (FF Gents Zine) |


































