It's been 5 years since we released the first of what would become known as the "Rythm Generation" Gundam Wing fanzine project. For about 4 years, the fandom came together to share some really phenomenal fan creations - art, fic, meta, traditional crafts, and more.
Although the project has ended, I did want to share past publications for those who missed out. Each one of the zines was a labor of love, and I want to again thank everyone who participated--as moderators and contributors.
So jump down below the cutline and take a gander. Link to download page at bottom.
2019 Rhythm Generation (released May 4, 2019): A fandom zine for the Gundam Wing After Colony universe and a celebration of the fandom that has been 20+ years and counting. It featured written and graphical fandom work which provided depth and breadth to the AC universe and the world of Gundam Wing. The collection included a wide array of world building meta, articles, art, and graphics focused on science, politics, society, and art from the fandomâs resident experts and enthusiasts which highlight the creative dynamism that underpins the AC universe. There were several charities for this publication.
2020 Rhythm Generation (released April 7, 2020): An unofficial 25th anniversary fandom zine for Gundam Wing and is a creative celebration of the After Colony universe and the fandom family itself. The anthology showcased a wealth of fandom content in celebration of the showâs 25th anniversary: from fanfic and fanart to cosplay and gunpla to meta, tech specs, and fandom history. The project included both a core zineâShooting Starsâwith a generalized focused on the fandom and a bonus zineâThe Measure of a Yearâwhich featured content centered around the crowd-sourced theme of âSeasons.â The chosen charity for this publication was War ChildÂ
2021 Rhythm Generation (released October 1, 2021): The 2021 Rhythm Generation Gundam Wing fandom zineâEast of the Sun, West of the Moonâfeatured canon-compliant, canon-divergent, and alternative universe explorations and retellings of classic fairytales, folklore, mythology, vast epics, urban legends, and even cryptids. The anthology included a wide variety of both SFW and NSFW fan contentâso tread carefully!âto include stories, art, and other fanwork. The 2021 chosen charity was World Literacy Foundation
2023 Rhythm Generation (released July 1, 2023): The 2023 Rhythm Generation Gundam Wing fandom zine returned to the two-part structure celebrating canon and alternate universe fanworks. The main zineâBattle Scarsâcentered on the Gundam Wing characters as they move on with their lives after a major event. The bonus zineâKitchen Cabinetsâfeatured fanworks with a tasty twist plus sprites and recipes as digital swag! The chosen charity was The Hunger Project
To download any and all of the zines above, you can GO HERE.
Do you know of any active gundam wing discords? I know itâs a long shot considering how old the anime and fandom is.
I posted a roll-up of various servers over here, though I can't attest to whether all the the links still work or how active they are.
Check them out, and reach out to fellow fans who are in GW and other servers--especially since that list is NOT exhaustive. They were just the ones we could quickly grab when we were archiving the so-called "OG Server."
Hi, can I get a fresh Gundam Wing discord link please? The others Iâve found have all been expired
There are several Gundam Wing servers currently active in the fandom. Although the so-called "Big Gundam Wing Server" (aka the OG GW Server) is now defunct and no longer active, one of its 'parting gifts' was to gather up links to as many GW fan servers we could muster. See below.
--Mod LAM
General Gundam or Gundam Wing Servers
r/gunpla and r/gundam: Reddit server for gunpla and gundam things
Link: https://discord.gg/gunpla
The OPMeatery: Gundam Wing Abridged, general fandom fun; owned by Grey and Luckyblue
Link: https://discord.gg/9dTftk7
Preventers Secret Intelligence: sharing and finding GW fanart, fanfic and other fanworks, run by A Special Unicorn (AO3)
Link: https://discord.gg/kHqDMT64Vx
Gundam Wing: used to be an RP server, then more a non-GW conversation server, run by @helmistress
Link: https://discord.gg/9cdhjuYnKV
Operation Meteor, a Gundam Wing fan server: general Gundam Wing server, owned by @the-heero-king
Link: https://discord.gg/Kd32tG7Fn6
the boy who killed adolescence: for fans of Heero, owned by @the-heero-king
Link: https://discord.gg/aMrCNKc5eC
Deathling Central: for fans of Duo, run by @gundayum
Link: https://discord.gg/XG5K5kMPng
Ship and Shipping Servers
Gundam Wing Pride 2023: celebrating Pride 2023, run by @boxofhatebrains
Link: https://discord.gg/NjSHHHQZKy
GW Rarepair Ahoy: GW fandom and rare pair ship server run by @boxofhatebrains
Link: https://discord.gg/qr76292DDd
HiiRiRi Server: Gundam Wing 1xR server run by @fallenwingzero
Link: https://discord.gg/eCy57p3w56
Clown & Prince: Gundam Wing 3x4 server run by sunshine
Link: https://discord.gg/BNNP9DhB8A
1x2x1 Shrine: Gundam Wing 1x2 Server run by @dhampir17, @judaru, and @ghost-proof
Link: Send a note to @dhampir17 or @judaru to request access
General Creative Servers
Omegandam 2023: a/b/o server, for event in September shared by @boxofhatebrains
Link: https://discord.gg/qTzNjQa5ET
Unlike other giant robot anime, this one is about the pilots kissing: Gundam yaoi server, shared by @destroyscythe-heck
Link: https://discord.gg/4Pn9nqkV
Doujinshi Group Gunship: new doujinshi circle creating Gundam DJs, shared by @destroyscythe-heck
Link: https://discord.gg/EmqNNbJ3
Wow!! Cool Discord!!!: another general server shared by @destroyscythe-heck
Link: https://discord.gg/EmqNNbJ3
ESL Creative Writing: English as a Second Language (ESL) server for writing - fandom and original content
Link: https://discord.gg/aPDqfZUn
r/fanfiction: Reddit server for general fanfic community (with a heavier focus on writing, but art is very welcome)
Link: https://discord.com/invite/TbbrR6QfS2
General Zine Servers
A to Zines: hub for zine promo and easy access to all of the atozines resources
Link: https://discord.gg/FAMXZhq
Zine Town: hub for helping fans create, find, and participate in zines
Link: https://discord.gg/JMnAA6w
Fan Events Hub: zines, events, commissions, creatives, etc
Link: https://discord.gg/akcv4t7
Zine Marketplace: hub dedicated to the buying, selling, trading of zines
Link: https://discord.gg/3tJGmXbftt
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Gundam Wing
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Heero Yuy
Additional Tags: Character Study, Meta, Canon Compliant, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, discussion of suicide, Depression, Self Loathing, Post-Canon
Series: Part 3 of THE BOY WHO KILLED ADOLESCENCE
Summary:
When it comes to Heero, there are many possibilities to explore with him post canon. Heero chose to live and live well after the events of Endless Waltz, but where does that lead him? Will he end up crumbling from all the weight that was placed on his shoulders, or will he be able to shrug that weight off and walk away unscathed? The boy who killed adolescence has a life to rebuildâand in some cases build from scratchâand it wonât be easy. Nothing with Heero is easy, but thatâs what makes rebuilding the boy fun and, dare I say, exciting. In the aftermath of war, letâs have Heero build himself a life that he can be proud of and truly deserves.
IT IS MY HONOUR and privilege to present to you all⊠The Heero meta Iâve been working on since November 2022 for @gundamzine !
Many thanks to @lifeaftermeteor for allowing me to write almost 5k words on HeeroâŠagainâŠfor the fourth volume of RG. Thanks to the zine mod team for all of your hard work in putting all of this together (I know itâs not easy). Biggest thanks to my biggest cheerleader and supporter throughout all of this, who wiped away my tears when needed and gave me words of love and encouragement, my wife @offspringchick29 <3 Without her I wouldâve just said âfuck itâ and given up.
Be sure to check the email you provided when you registered for your free PDF copy. If you havenât received it (and it wasnât filtered to your junk folder), please let us know via DM or email us at [email protected].
On behalf of the whole 2023 Zine Crew, thank you for your support! Â
Thank you to everyone who dropped their details - it means the world to the Zine Crew that youâd like to see the results of all our hard work. Keep an eye on your inbox for your copy of the FREE PDFs to be delivered tomorrow (July 1, 2023).
In the meantime, we ask that our fellow fans consider donating to our chosen charity, The Hunger Project, if able and willing. Â
Thank you again for all your support and stay tuned for your zine to arrive!
If youâre interested in getting your FREE copy of the 2023 Rhythm Generation Zine Crew and contribute to âBattle Scars and Kitchen Cabinets,â be sure to complete the mailing list sign-up form, OVER HERE.
Fellow fans should also consider donating to our chosen charity, The Hunger Project, if they are able and willing. We want to do some good work with the project, but donations are entirely optional.
The 2023 Rhythm Generation Gundam Wing fandom zine, Battle Scars and Kitchen Cabinets, will feature canon-compliant, canon-divergent, and alternate universe (AU) explorations of what happens next in the delightful and sometimes not-so-delightful lives of our favorite Gundam pilots. Â The two part anthology will include a wide variety of fan content of the shippy and non-shippy variety, and will be released as a FREE PDF.
The Bonus Zine, Kitchen Cabinets, will focus on themes surrounding food, cooking, and sharing meals, with a tasty twist: recipe cards as digital swag! If youâre âhungryâ for Gundam Wing content, this is the zine for you!
ABOUT || SCHEDULE || FAQ || CONTACT USÂ || CHARITY
The 2023 Rhythm Generation Gundam Wing fandom zine, Battle Scars and Kitchen Cabinets, will feature canon-compliant, canon-divergent, and alternate universe (AU) explorations of what happens next in the delightful and sometimes not-so-delightful lives of our favorite Gundam pilots. Â The two part anthology will include a wide variety of fan content of the shippy and non-shippy variety, and will be released as a FREE PDF.
The Main Zine, Battle Scars, will focus on âwhat comes nextâ after the fighting ends and feature fanworks focused on related themes, such as moving on, healing, growing, resilience, and rebuilding. If youâve ever been curious about what happens after the credits roll, this is the zine for you!
ABOUT || SCHEDULE || FAQ || CONTACT USÂ || CHARITY
We suppose there's no accounting for taste... (Twitter: MintyMomiji) Â
But do you know now what IS always in-style? Â Signing up for your free PDF copy of the 2023 Gundam Wing zine Battle Scars and Kitchen Cabinets by completing the form OVER HERE. Â
We know relationships with food can be difficult, especially as a former Gundam Pilot (Tumblr: ms-miserable-misery)
Like what you see? Â Sign up to get your free PDF copy of the 2023 Gundam Wing zine Battle Scars and Kitchen Cabinets by completing the form OVER HERE. Â
Staying the night in Trowaâs trailer means waking up to coffee and some interesting sights! (@seitou)
Like what you see? Â Sign up to get your free PDF copy of the 2023 Gundam Wing zine Battle Scars and Kitchen Cabinets by completing the form OVER HERE. Â
Care to join us for tea time? (@meghansdreamdesignsblog)
Like what you see? Â Sign up to get your free PDF copy of the 2023 Gundam Wing zine Battle Scars and Kitchen Cabinets by completing the form OVER HERE. Â
