(Too lazy to write a new post, so I'm just going to repeat what we said on our blog)
So it seems that a number of yuri artists, including Takemiya Jin, Amano Shuninta and Momono Moto, came together to make their own independent yuri magazine, Galette. It will be sold through a number of channels (including the Kindle store), but it’s also being funded through Enty, a Japanese site that basically functions like Patreon—i.e. different monthly payments with various rewards, including free digital and print copies of Galette. This means that you—yes, you!—can now support the publication of a new yuri magazine.
To assist you in this endeavour, we’ve translated all the relevant portions of the website. If you do decide to become a supporter, the actual payment process is in English. I don’t know how they handle international shipments for the physical goods, though (there’s a good chance they do not), so if you want to sign up for one of the higher reward tiers we may need to make enquiries.
As for the content, all we know so far is that will be gay comics, photos and other media. We have a complete list of the participating artists and details of the reward tiers below:
(Translated from Galette Enty page)
Galette – Yuri Comic Magazine – is Creating Yuri Manga
Galette is a self-published yuri comic magazine that brings together yuri from various media, including manga, illustrations, pictures, and music. The contents are gathered and published four times a year at the Kanto COMITIA convention.
“I want to draw love between girls with an emphasis on story!” “I want to regularly send out some high-class yuri!” Artists who felt this way came together and designed the yuri comic magazine Galette.
We’re gathering all of those who want to support our efforts to make this a stable quarterly publication! The proceeds from Enty will be used to cover operating costs and given to the artists.
For those who register at the Gold Level and above, every issue of Galette will be sent to your home for free.
*Unfortunately we can only mail them, and so you are unable to pick them up at the event directly. Thank you for your understanding.
For those considering registering at the Autograph Level:
*Please review the following lists first
For those who want the autograph of someone not on the “requests possible list,” we recommend getting in touch with the management prior to registering (optional). It’s possible that some artists may be unable to accept cards, etc., to be signed.
To avoid any trouble, the Galette staff will negotiate with the artists. (Please refrain from negotiating with the artists directly).
*Once negotiations are complete, you cannot change the artist whose autograph you want.
Each list can be updated at any time. *Honorifics omitted (last updated 1/12/2016)
[Requests possible list *Can draw stuff]
Asube Yui / Hamano Ringo / Yatosaki Haru / Furiko Yotsuhara / Yorita Miyuki / Amano Shuninta / Sugata Uri / Uno Jinia / Kazuka
[Negotiations possible list *Negotiations may or may not be successful]
Ootomo Megane / pen
[Expired list]
Takemiya Jin
[Requests not possible list]
Izumi Kitta / Momono Moto / Haru
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. To contact the Galette management, please use either the Enty messaging system or the contact form on our official website.
PLANNING AND PRODUCTION: GALETTE WORKS
Galette First Issue
Publication planned for COMITIA 119, February 12, 2017 (Sunday)
Participating Artists
COVER
Pen
MANGA
Asube Yui
Amano Shuninta
Ootomo Megane
Uno Jinia
Izumi Kitta + Momono Moto
Sugata Uri
Takemiya Jin
Hakamada Mera
Hamano Ringo
Yatosaki Haru
Furiko Yotsuhara
Yorita Miyuki
PHOTO
Takahashi Minori
ILLUSTRATION
Kazuka
GUEST
Haru
COLLABORATING ON BINDING AND DESIGN
Blankie Itou
Mizu Ako
Payment and Reward Tiers
Payment Methods
Credit cards
Bank transfers
Rakuten Edy payment
Prepaid debit card (V-preca, etc.)
You can support for just one month!
¥100/month
No limits (3 people supporting)
Petit level
– If desired, name included in this issue (S)
– Automatic application for reader presents
– Access to progress reports
¥500/month
No limits (37 people supporting)
Normal level
– If desired, name included in this issue (M)
– Automatic application for reader presents
– Access to progress reports
– Copy of Galette PDF version
¥1000/month
No limits (38 people supporting)
Gold level
– If desired, name included in this issue (L)
– Automatic application for reader presents
– Access to progress reports
– Copy of Galette PDF version
– For those who have been supporting the magazine for at least 2 months at the time of publication, free home delivery of the magazine
¥2000/month
No limits (63 people supporting)
Premium level
– If desired, name included in this issue (XL)
– Access to progress reports
– Copy of Galette PDF version
– For those who have been supporting the magazine for at least 2 months at the time of publication, delivery of reader presents at time of magazine publication
– Entry into a raffle for a booklet autographed by some of the writers (random, multiple)
– Free home delivery of the magazine
¥10,000/month
2 spaces left (8 people supporting)
Autograph level
– If desired, name included in this issue (XL)
– Access to progress reports
– Copy of Galette PDF version
– Delivery of reader presents at time of magazine publication
– Entry into a raffle for a booklet autographed by some of the writers (random, multiple)
– Free home delivery of the magazine
– For those who have been supporting for six months, we can negotiate an autographed shikishi [a hand-drawn card] from one artist of your choice. *You desired artist may not be accepting requests, so please confirm before registering for this level