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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Aug 8

Did you miss out on your chance to be a part of the #akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang? Don't worry! Sign ups for pinch hitting and beta are open.

Sign ups run from August 8 to September 8 so make sure to get your application in before then! 🎆

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jul 13

Please note that emails with the discord invite have all gone out! If you haven't received yours, please check your spam folder! If you signed up but can't find it, please contact the mod team through our messages and we'll get it to you. Thank you everyone who signed up!

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jul 7

Emails have all been sent out! If you didn't can't find yours, please check your spam. If it still got lost, please contact us and we'll make sure you get the link to the discord!

Thank you to everyone who signed up, as well as those who simply spread news of this event!

🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jul 7

....And with that, the sign ups for the Tanabata Big Bang are officially closed! Emails will be sent out shortly, so keep an eye on your inbox (and your spam!)

We're absolutely blown away with the responses and excited to see everyone's hard work in the coming months!

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jul 7

For curious parties, our final numbers were 77 total participants with 39 Artists to 38 writers, not including any mod participation.

Starting August 8th, we'll hold a month long sign up period for beta readers and pinch hitters, so keep an eye out if you missed the sign up period!

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jul 7

....And with that, the sign ups for the Tanabata Big Bang are officially closed! Emails will be sent out shortly, so keep an eye on your inbox (and your spam!)

We're absolutely blown away with the responses and excited to see everyone's hard work in the coming months!

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jul 7

Three hours left until sign ups close!

🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jul 6

As our duo find themselves wondering where the other has gone....

The clock is ticking down as we enter the last day of sign ups for the #Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang! Remember: Sign Ups close at 11:59 EST! If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to message us!

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Crow and Joker from Persona 5 stand back to back, both nervously wondering where the other has wondered off to.

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jul 6

Welcome to the sign up form for the Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang! This will be a collaborative event in which writers and artists team up over the course of four months (July 7th – November 20th) to se...

🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jul 6

As our duo find themselves wondering where the other has gone....

The clock is ticking down as we enter the last day of sign ups for the #Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang! Remember: Sign Ups close at 11:59 EST! If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to message us!

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jul 2

Welcome to the sign up form for the Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang! This will be a collaborative event in which writers and artists team up over the course of four months (July 7th – November 20th) to se...

🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jul 2

It seems our duo has lost each other... What rotten luck.... But look, it seems Crow might have a wish for a certain someone he hasn't hung up yet!

Hurry, Crow! We only have 5 days left until sign ups close! Don't miss your chance to sign up for the #akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang!

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In the foreground, Crow wistfully leans against a railing with the words "5 days left" while staring up at the stars. In his hand, a tanzaku with Joker's mask dangles. In the background, Joker with a comical crying expression wonders where Crow went.

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 29

As we've had several people ask us about this, we have zero intention of policing the name used for the Protagonist.. Please do not feel as if you need to change what you use to appeal to the mods. You may use whichever name you prefer.

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 27

Welcome to the sign up form for the Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang! This will be a collaborative event in which writers and artists team up over the course of four months (July 7th – November 20th) to se...

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 27

Oh, my! What's this? It seems Crow might have lost track of Joker while grabbing his takoyaki...

Make sure you don't lose track of the time, because we have 10 days left until sign ups for the #Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang close!

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An image of Joker hanging up a tanzaku, the string forms a little heart. In the background, Akechi looks for him but seems to be unable to spot him

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 20

Since we're at the halfway point have a silly question, if akeshuake participated in a big bang like this, which role do you think either of them would take? Would they end up matched or are they doomed to be two star-crossed lovers?

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 20

When the artists finally get a chance to see all the cool ideas the writers have #akatbb2025

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 20

Welcome to the sign up form for the Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang! This will be a collaborative event in which writers and artists team up over the course of four months (July 7th – November 20th) to se...

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 20

We're officially halfway through our sign up period! It's been wonderful seeing what everyone has cooking for the #akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang so far (and we're gazing as excitedly as little Joker)!

Remember: we're happy to answer any questions, either through DMs or Neospring!

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 8

Artists and writers of all skill levels are strongly encouraged to apply. All we ask is that you be able meet the requirements of a completed piece by the deadline, but that is not our place to judge. Only you are capable of deciding that.

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 8

Just as a reminder: this is NOT a zine, and therefore we don't require you to give us a portfolio as part of sign up. All who fill out the form will be accepted into the bang, as long as they meet our two requirements (being 18+ and not using generative AI).

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 7

What is your plan if no artist is interested in a writer's idea, or if the writer artist ratio is heavily skewed? Should writers at least — As of right now, we're not all that worried about having our numbers skewed too heavily. neospring.org/+r/189543804...

🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 7

will we be emailed a link for the discord? i didnt see a link on the signup form and worry i missed it. — You're perfectly fine! The explanation of when the link would be sent was on the info doc, but we failed to include it on the form properly neospring.org/+r/189334300...

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🎋 Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang 🎋 @akeshuakeevents.bsky.social · Jun 6

Welcome to the sign up form for the Akeshuake Tanabata Big Bang! This will be a collaborative event in which writers and artists team up over the course of four months (July 7th – November 20th) to se...