Designated Dreams is a fanzine centered on the romantic relationship between the characters with the number 9 and 2 throughout the NieR universe.Join us as we explore the dynamics of our
favorite 9/2 couples!

PhaseDates
Interest CheckAugust 02 - August 16
Moderator applicationsAugust 21 - August 31
Contributor applicationsSeptember 02 - October 02
App results sentOctober 04
Pitches approvedOctober 20
First Check-InNovember 20
Second Check-InDecember 20
Final SubmissionsJanuary 20
Preorders openFebruary 09 - March 14
ProductionApril - May
ShippingJune - July

What is a fanzine?
A zine, short for “magazine”, is an unofficial collaboration between multiple artists, writers and other creators that often carry a certain theme or have a specific focus.
Will this zine be for-profit or for-charity?
This zine will be for-charity! The proceeds are planned to go towards the PCRF, the Palestine Children‘s Relief Fund!
Will it be SFW or NSFW?
The zine consists of a SFW physical book with merch and a free to add NSFW add on to your bundle!
How many contributors will this zine have?
With the mods included, this zine has been created by 58 contributors at total. You can find all of our contributors through the contributor spotlights on the Designated Dreams Twitter account.
Can I be a contributor despite being a minor?
Since this zine will be for-charity, minors can also try to join and create content for this project.They are not allowed to take part on the NSFW add on nor be allowed in the NSFW channels.
Are AUs allowed?
The purpose of this zine is to show love to Yoko Taro’s work, so please keep your fan interpretation as canon as possible. No AUs, canon-divergent tropes or anything of the likes of it will be accepted this time. Exceptions are official AUs either created by Yoko Taro or the anime staff.
Which characters am I allowed to make content for?
This zine focuses on the 9/2 pairings that exist in the NieR universe, so included are 9S/2B, Lab. No. 9/ Lab. No. 2, No.9/ No.2 (YoRHa girls), 9H/2D (YoRHa Boys) and The Administrators (NieR: Replicant). Other characters and ships that don’t include any of the prior mentioned characters are allowed but should remain in the background
How will contributors be compensated?
Contributors are guaranteed a digital copy of the zine. If sales allow to, we would love to offer them a physical copy as well!
Will you ship internationally?
Yes, we will ship worldwide!

Mandy / Randal
Head Mod
Writing Mod
Production/Shipping/Finance Mod

Here, queer, and obsessed with NieR. I love 9S2B more than life itself and I like to write fics for them in my spare time! :]

IzStardust
Co-Head Mod
Formatting Mod
Graphics Mod

I'm just someone who loves to create content about the things I like, a decadent writer and artist. 9S2B is going to be carved on my grave.

Haku
Art Mod

Helluu, most of the time you can find me drawing Touken but 9S2B is also very dear to me and make me lose my mind. May all of us shippers have fun with this zine! ヽ(o^▽^o)ノ

Saika
Social Media Mod

A 9S2B zombie because they have taken over my brain. I try to draw something half decent every once in a while.