Dance of Despair Zine

Dance of Despair is a Danganronpa prom themed zine focused on a happy high school prom environment ft. the DR characters. No killing games or executions, just fun!

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Just a little over 🎉TWO WEEKS LEFT TO PRE-ORDER DANCE OF DESPAIR!🎉

Check out some of the fun artwork featured in the zine, and see what merch is featured! Although the physical artwork may not magically move around like a real prom, it's sure to dazzle you either way!✨ 👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and be added to our figure giveaway here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/ 🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair ✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTkUayLe29/

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UPDATE

Hello all our Zine Followers! We have a whole bunch of news for you! Firstly, we would like to apologize for our silence. We have been awfully busy handing issues with our Zine Manufacturer, and getting our new Zines properly shipped to us. We appreciate your support in spite of our lack of communication. We're very excited to announce however that our New Zines have finally arrived! Everything looks great, and all preorders have been shipped! All domestic orders should hopefully be delivered, and all customers should have recieved emails with their tracking numbers. Didn't preorder a zine? You're also in luck, as our leftovers are now officially for sale! The leftovers store will be open until March 25th, and Customers within the UK can order safely from our brand new Etsy Page! Products will include leftover regular zines, leftover merchandise, and the faulty run of zines we initially received. Please be sure to read each listing carefully before purchase. The Store can be found here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1420862155/dance-of-despair-a-danganronpa-prom The Charity Donation will be made shortly after the Leftovers Store has closed. We cannot begin to thank you enough for all of your patience with the Zine. We hope you're just as excited as we are to finally end this Prom with style, and we thank you all again for your continuous support!

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Merch Update

Hello, everyone! Sincere apologies for the delays. We unfortunately will have to reorder our physical zines as they showed up damaged and unsellable and we cannot, in good faith, ship them out to paying customers. We have been working hard to resolve these issues but unfortunately we will have to reorder the physical zines entirely. This will cause even further delays, which we sincerely apologize for. However, the damaged books will be up for discounted sale as soon as we receive the new ones, so if you didn't manage to grab a book and wanted to grab a discounted one, they will be up for sale, perhaps along with leftover merchandise if we can manage it. We thank you all so very much for your patience and we hope to get this resolved as soon as possible! Thank you <3

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PREORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED!

👑 Preorders for Dance of Despair are now CLOSED! 👑 Thank you all to EVERYONE who purchased the physical zine and/or the merch! You're all amazing! The winner of the Figure Giveaway will be announced soon, so stay tuned! 🌟 Missed the physical preorders, but still want to see all our contributors hard work? Check ouf the FREE Digital PDF Here!: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair Thank you all for supporting our zine!

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PREORDERS CLOSE IN THREE DAYS!

🚨Only THREE DAYS LEFT to preorder Dance of Despair! The store will close at 9PM CST on July 1st, so don't miss out on our exclusive merchandise! While the digital zine will remain free and downloadable, the merchandise may not be sold ever again, so hurry hurry!

👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and be added to our figure giveaway here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/ 🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair ✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTkUayLe29/

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PRIDE WEEK #6: OUMOTA

Our apologies for the missed day- Kokichi just refuses to get ready! Even with Kaito's scoldings, he's still uncooperative and won't get ready for the big prom day. Despite his outbursts, perhaps he's... shy? Here we are with our final Pride Week ship in the zine, and it's @/_soldier__el with OUMOTA! She says, "I love oumota because of their dynamics in the game, enemies to lovers always do something. Plus their contrast in thoughts and morals is really charming but they are two sides of the same coin, it just doesn't let you get bored thinking about them... and chapter 5 did their magic of course. About their identities... I'm non binary myself and I see Kokichi and Kaito both as non binary, everything is simple. But actually I don't know it just fits into their images for me. Also Kaito is so much gay. You can't prove me wrong"

And with that, Pride Week is complete! We hope you enjoyed seeing a little bit of insight into the LGBTQ+ ships and characters in our zine! 👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and be added to our figure giveaway here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/ 🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair ✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTkUayLe29/

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PRIDE WEEK #5: OUMAMI

Second to last for our Pride Week is @sumitart​ with OUMAMI! With Kokichi partying the night away, it's no wonder Rantaro may get a little tired. Either way, who else could possibly be Kokichi's dance partner but him? Ray says, "I just think they’re neat, pre-release era v3 fans understand. Remember that official art? Impeccable."

👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and be added to our figure giveaway here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/ 🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair ✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTkUayLe29/

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PRIDE WEEK #4: TOKOMARU

Halfway done, and fourth up to be featured in Pride Week is @/shernoel.art​ with TOKOMARU! Before partying in the background of yesterday’s highlight, the girls need to get ready! Toko may be nervous, but Komaru knows just how to make her look and feel her best at prom. 

Noelle says,

“I love the dynamic these two have and how their relationship develops throughout the game, and how they learn to trust one another. They’re always there for each other in the end and I find that really really sweet!

I see them both as bi!″

👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and be added to our figure giveaway here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/

🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair

✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here:

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PRIDE WEEK #3: KOMAHINA

Third to be featured in Pride Week is @redactedhaunt​ with KOMAHINA! With Nagito's constant bad luck, who better to watch him than Hajime himself? Not only that, but Toko and Komaru are in the background bearing witness to the scene! "I love komahina's dynamic and how the fandom interprets them in multiple ways. They have so many layers as characters, especially when they interact. With Komaeda's FTEs and moments with him in chapter 1, we see him pursuing Hinata (in his own, special awkward way) ...and his eventual love confession...  along with how much Komaeda affects Hinata emotionally throughout the entire game; these two have something complex going on between them. They're an interesting example of how some LGBT relationships can be sometimes confusing and multilayered! But most importantly, they complete each other. <3″

👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and be added to our figure giveaway here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/ 🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair ✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTkUayLe29/

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PRIDE WEEK #2: TWOBUKI

Up next for our second Pride Week post is @/pan.kayks with her piece featuring Twobuki!

She says,

“I hc imposter as non-binary and Ibuki.. I honestly don’t know but she’s definitely queer for sure! Maybe pan perhaps? She also gives big she/they vibes too.

My basis for imposter is that they don’t really have their own identity since all they’ve ever known is to become other people. Therefore, they feel comfortable in all sorts of genders!”

👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and be added to our figure giveaway here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/

🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair

✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here:

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PRIDE WEEK:

Up first for our Pride Week posts is @crimsonsnippet  with his piece featuring Naegami!

He says, “my piece showcases naegami because honestly, it’s my favorite completely misunderstood ship. if any of you know me you’d know I can talk about byakuya for hours (read the light novels!!) and their dynamic is honestly everything to me. as well as them being a non straight ship, I also hc byakuya as genderfluid as he has a lot of chihiro-esque trans coding and a heavy crossdressing plot in his light novel series, danganronpa: togami.”

👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and be added to our figure giveaway here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/ 🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair ✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTkUayLe29/

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Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈

For the next week, we will be highlighting many of the LGBTQ+ ships portrayed in the zine!

Throughout the week, each contributor’s artwork and ship portrayed will be discussed. Each ship gets their own post and own day to feature them! We hope to see you following along throughout the week! 🏳️‍🌈

Keep in mind that these may not be all of the LGBT characters or ships- just because a relationship looks cishet on the surface doesn’t mean it is! These are simply the contributors that volunteered to be highlighted.

‼️ Also keep in mind that these are the contributors personal opinions and headcanons, and they may not align with yours. While discussion is okay, hate of any kind will not be tolerated on our Pride posts!

👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and be added to our figure giveaway here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/

🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair

✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTkUayLe29/

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From the creation of the zine itself to helping out its many contributors and fellow Mods alike in many ways, it's the other Host of the zine Moony's time to shine in an introduction! Such a fun setting couldn't shine out so bright without their wonderful help and support, especially with their stunning formatting skills!

👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and be added to our figure giveaway here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/

🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair

✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTkUayLe29/

💐 SOCIALS 💐 IG: @/moonyfishh

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MODERATOR INTRODUCTION

Our next Mod is none other than our other Discord Mod- Hiru! Doing their best to help out everyone and keep things on track, they've been a swell to work with on the team and help bring this prom to life!

👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and be added to our figure giveaway here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/

🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair

✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTkUayLe29/

💐 SOCIALS 💐 IG: @/_hirun.t

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MODERATOR + CONTRIBUTOR PREVIEW + INTRO

From helping contributors to moderating the Instagram and Discord, as well as providing a page illustration and the first stretch goal- it's Mod Saishii's turn in the spotlight! Wallflowers get some love in this zine too, as Shuichi and Ryoma sit on the bleachers with other students and enjoy prom in their own quiet way, but everyone from the main three casts get to enjoy some limelight on the acrylic standees if that's more your style! Three full-class acrylic standees standing at 100 x 100m with unique bases and alternate colors on the back, AND only 20 orders away! What's not to love?

👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and not only be eligible for the standees when purchasing bundles 3 or 4, but also be added to our figure giveaway regardless of bundle here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/

🌟 Snag the Free Digital PDF of the zine here: https://enderslime.itch.io/dance-of-despair

✨ Rules about the figure giveaway here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTkUayLe29/

💐 SOCIALS 💐 Instagram: @saishiichuus Twitter: https://twitter.com/saishiichuus Tumblr: https://saishiichuus.tumblr.com/

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DANCE OF DESPAIR ZINE KOMAEDA FIGURE PREORDER GIVEAWAY 🎉🎉🎉

✨✨ FIGURE GIVEAWAY! ✨✨

That’s right! Dance of Despair Zine is happy to announce that we’re hosting a Figure Giveaway! One lucky winner will be able to win the Union Creative Nagito Komaeda Anniversary figure- completely brand new and never opened, for free!

All you need to do to apply for the giveaway is to purchase ANY bundle of the zine! That’s right- ANY bundle!

👑 Preorder a physical copy of Dance of Despair zine at the link below or in the bio link to be added to the giveaway now! https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/ -Preorders end June 1st. (Date may be subject to change.) ✨ Additional Giveaway Details. ✨ ONE lucky winner will be selected once preorders end to receive the Nagito Komaeda Union Creative Anniversary figure, and can choose to have their figure shipped right after they’ve been drawn to win, or when the zine is ready to be shipped to them after the manufacturing period. An additional vote can be added for anyone that’s already preordered by following Dance of Despair Zine on any social media and liking/retweeting/reblogging the giveaway post! Make sure you link your social media in the order notes when placing your preorder so we can log your additional entry! Already purchased a bundle before this announcement? You’re already signed up for the giveaway! Want an additional vote? Feel free to DM any Dance of Despair Zine social media and let us know, and you’ll be give your additional entry. Likewise, if you wouldn’t like to be added to the free figure giveaway, please also mention such in the notes when making your preorder purchase! Think you’re lucky enough to win the giveaway for a figure of the Ultimate Lucky Student? Why not give it a shot! *Dance of Despair Zine is not responsible for paying any additional fees that may occur for shipments to your country. Please keep this in mind when making your preorder. 💐 DANCE OF DESPAIR SOCIALS 💐 Instagram: @danceofdespairzine Twitter: https://twitter.com/slimefiishprod Tumblr: https://danceofdespairzine.tumblr.com/

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STRETCH GOAL: ACRYLIC STANDEES

✨✨ STRETCH GOAL 1 PREVIEW ✨✨

We’re only 35 orders away from hitting our first stretch goal, which are 3 full-class double-sided acrylic standees! That’s right- three of them! Standing at 100 mm x 100 mm with 60 mm x 60 mm bases, every character from the main three games (and Komaru!) are included! With the backs featuring the alternative color designs, there’s so much to love! Every preorder made for Bundles 3 and 4 are eligible for the standees and future stretch goals! So if you’d want to snag these gorgeous pieces, make sure you place an order in those tiers! 👑 Preorder a physical copy of the zine and not only be eligible for the standees when purchasing bundles 3 or 4, but also be added to our figure giveaway regardless of bundle here: https://dodpromzine.bigcartel.com/ ✨ Rules about the figure giveaway itself here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTkUayLe29/