Well, here it is! A chance to be a proud Bleachtard! The Bleach Group has decided to have a 'Shinigami-Contest' whereby members of the Bleach Group are to imagine + draw their OWN shinigami. The contest will have two parts, part one is the doujinshi drawing and the second part would be colouring in the doujinshi. It's pretty much free-styled. Just a few simple/basic rules/guidelines.
PART ONE - PURE DOUJINSHI SKETCH
1) You must be a member of the Bleach Group to take part in the contest. (If
you're not, go apply now!)
2) 3/4 or full body doujinshi. Nothing less.
3) All sorts of styles are allowed. Chibis are also allowed. *Be Creative!* Strictly no
nude stuff.
4) Your character's clothes should be based on the shinigami uniform.
Meaning the traditional black top + funky trousers (hakama?). You are allowed to modify the clothes to make your
character more unique but make sure that the style stays the same.
Here are some scans for reference:
http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/47003/
http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/138709/
http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/114826/
http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/138696/
http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/147105/
http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/150250/
http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/131268/
http://gallery.minitokyo.net/view/62891/
These are scans kindly hosted by Chibikko for
reference:
http://uchiki.de/ko/bleach/contest/01.jpg
http://uchiki.de/ko/bleach/contest/02.jpg
http://uchiki.de/ko/bleach/contest/03.jpg
http://uchiki.de/ko/bleach/contest/04.jpg
http://uchiki.de/ko/bleach/contest/05.jpg
5) Your doujinshi character is required to hold an original zanpakuto at shikai
level (in the doujinshi). Thinking of a name for it is not compulsory but you'll get extra points.
You'll also get extra points if you explain your character's zanpakuto's ability. Same goes for bankai. A
description (at least one paragraph) will be needed if you plan on making up a bankai for your character.
Here's a Japanese-English dictionary incase you guys need help in translating some stuff
http://poets.notredame.ac.jp/cgi-bin/jedi-inon
6) Zanpakutos are limited to weapons with blades which means, no firearms (guns,
bazookas etc.). No nuclear stuff either. It can be a classic sword, a dagger, anything with a blade!
7) Members are to submit their doujinshis to MiniTokyo and post the link in this
thread. Your submission should be a pure sketch meaning you are not allowed to submit a doujinshi which has been
edited using any graphic program. Adjusting levels/brightness/contrast however, is allowed. The group Admins and Mods
will put links up on the group page if it has met the basic requirements and qualify for the contest.
8) Maximum submission by a member is 3.
9) The winner will be picked by 70% marking by the judges and a 30% public rating. This will only be done after the
deadline.
10) The deadline of the contest is 31st October '05, so start
sketching!
"The drawing skills are not as important as the idea." - Bleach Group Moderator, Chibikko.
PART TWO - CG
1) You must be a member of the Bleach Group. (If you're not, go apply now!)
2) You must use the qualified doujinshis from part one of the contest.
3) Colours of shinigami's clothes should be based on the original shinigamis. (e.g. black top, white linings +
black hakama)
4) A background scene for your CG is not necessary but extra points will be given if you do it.
5) Members are to submit their coloured works to MiniTokyo and post the link in this
thread. The group Admins and Mods will put links up on the group page if it has met the basic requirements and
qualify for the contest.
6) Maximum submission by a member is 3.
7) The winner will be picked by 70% marking by the judges and a 30% public rating. This will only be done after the
deadline.
8) If there is a draw in the judging, the members who are involved in the draw are required CG a secret sketch prepared
by the Admins and Mods of the Bleach Group.
9) The deadline of the contest is 30th November '05.
Results for both parts of the contest will be announced later on.
Any questions or queries, please PM me and do not post in this thread. Only post submission links in this thread.
EDIT - The deadline for part one is 20th of November '05 and 25th of December '05 for part two according to my time (8+ GMT)
EDIT - Part One of the contest has officially ended.
UPDATE - Due to popular demand, Part Two of the Bleach Shinigami Contest is going to be re-runned. The same rules apply (refer to the rules posted earlier). The contest begins on the 26th of January and will end on the 28th of February. Goodluck everyone!
