✨ PRODUCTION UPDATES ✨
SakuAtsu enthusiasts rejoice! We are starting to receive our physical merch. Please see the thread below for all production updates!
✨ PROJECT RELEASE ✨
We are proud to present INSPIRED: A SakuAtsu Anthology Project! 🎉
Now available for free/PWYW digital download OR pre-order a physical copy!
Find the links below
✨ COVER REVEAL ✨
With a week left until the anthology is live, we truly are excited and honored to present the stunning cover art by
@leafyolive
!!
Please look forward to this incredible collection of SakuAtsu love!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
We hope you’re as happy as we are to welcome
@throttleetwt
as our next artist!
If you’ve seen and enjoy her realistic and vivid portrayals of SakuAtsu before, you will be seeing more of that with this project. What a treat!
✨ PROJECT LAUNCH ✨
We are pleased to announce INSPIRED: A SakuAtsu Anthology Project 🦊🌟
A not-for-profit collection of SakuAtsu-centric stories & accompanying artwork, available for both download and physical preorder starting July 10, 2024.
Interest check link below!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
Please give a warm welcome to our sweet
@inkanii
!
What a treat to have onboard an artist who loves to depict SakuAtsu in every aspect of their lives together. The range of emotions Inkanii offers is wide and can most definitely be quite intense. Ready?
✨ CONTRIBUTOR LINE UP ✨
We are delighted to present to you the full roster of contributors for our anthology.
We hope you will give everyone a warm welcome and that you are as excited to see known faces as you are to discover new ones.
We trust everyone to have a blast!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
The next artist we want to introduce is
@_hazzui
!
Her precious art always seems tinted with the soft glow of a firefly. SakuAtsu in her hands become ever so gentle and enamored with each other that we can't help but yearn for more.
✨ PREVIEW ✨
A project like this is the occasion to reunite people from all corners of the fandom, whether you've heard about them or it's a premiere!
When it comes to
@inkanii
, we hardly need to make the introductions, yet we always get pleasantly blown away by such cuteness!
✨ VALENTINE'S CARD GIVEAWAY ✨
The Inspired team wishes a happy Valentine's day to everyone! 💜
In the spirit of celebrating our favorite couple's love, we decided to share some with you all.
Get yourself your own SakuAtsu Valentine's card 🫶
Link & info below ↓
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
Another day, another amazing artist found in
@dharie00
!
Her love for painting has so much to bring to the table. Soft palettes and watercolors bring out hyper delicate characters, even when she chooses to clown SakuAtsu a bit for our entertainment!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
Next, we're thrilled to announce
@tnkisu
as one of our artists! Tan's art is like a warm and soothing bubble.
A minute spent there and we dream of domesticity and cosy scenes that make us long for "what they have". With her, SakuAtsu has it all for sure.
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
Welcome to the spotlights parade! Are you excited?
First, please give a warm welcome to our amazing Cover Artist
@leafyolive
📔
You might know Olive for the tenderness that shines through her SakuAtsu pieces and we're delighted to entrust her with this.
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
We're so happy to count
@cosmofrogg
as one of our artists!
The stylish way she uses colors magnifies her defined figures, and brings us gorgeous SakuAtsu representation without a miss. Who knows what beautiful story this art will tell?
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
A wild
@blaxe00
has appeared! Joining this project as an artist, let us introduce you to our dear Blaxe.
From adorable memes to powerful pieces with vibrant colors, Blaxe is deep in the SakuAtsu trenches and... From what we heard, nowhere near leaving.
✨ PRODUCTION UPDATE ✨
The sample of the book has arrived and it positively sparkles!!
We have a few adjustments to discuss with our printer, but the full order should be in production soon!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
Next up is
@iinoruu
, another SakuAtsu artist giving us a real feast and we can't help but wonder what she has in store!
Jade offers us stunning depictions of our favorite pair with a polished style that screams her love for these two volleyball hotheads.
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
Don't worry, no one is saving our next artist,
@queenkeiji
, from SakuAtsu hell!
A dash of bright and vibrant colors, a profusion of grand ideas and so, so much intimacy conveyed by and between Atsumu and Kiyoomi... You get the recipe to Ysa's lovely art.
✨ APPLICATIONS OPEN ✨
It's time! We're eager to bring together a team of SakuAtsu writers and artists for this collaborative project that celebrates both the relationship between Sakusa and Atsumu and the spirit of fandom!
APPLY HERE:
🗓️ DEC 1 – 22
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
Drawn by who?
@drawnbymabel
, of course!
This fandom has been blessed by some of the most poetic AUs thanks to the talented Mabel. It's our joy to know we'll get to see another one of her vibrant pieces work its magic on this project!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
Here comes the rest of the merry group! Please, give a warm welcome to
@ChazCC1
who joins us as an artist.
With her galaxy brain level of plotting and her stunning line art, we can't help but be eager to see what she will cook for this project.
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
We hope you're excited for the one and only
@deaddrabble
as writer!
Who can possibly pull themselves away from Robin's intricate worldbuilding and compelling stories? SakuAtsu are in for adventures of all sorts and we're eagerly along for the ride!
✨ Digital PDF ✨
Download the digital PDF for free or pay-what-you-want!
For those who pay $10 or more, you'll receive access to our digital merch bundle!
📘
✨ TEASER ✨
We're only two weeks away from the release of this project!
Let's start the countdown with our first peek at our contributors' amazing work!
Are you as excited as we are? 👀
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
Our next artist is the lovely
@novakrouge
!
Mighty are the volleyball men Novak draws. But did you know a soft heart yearning for romance hides under those muscles? Like SakuAtsu, Novak has range and we're thrilled to see it unveiled for this project.
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
Presenting you our next writer. Thrilled to announce
@discokonomi
is joining the anthology!
We're in awe when witnessing their creativity: so many worlds collide in their mind! We're excited about the new horizons Ranger will explore and share with us.
✨ PRE-ORDER: FULL BUNDLE ✨
Can't get enough of our favorite duo? The full bundle has you covered with prints, bookmarks, stickers, and a charm—all full of love!
📘
✨ INSTANT MATCH ✨
The brilliant
@Discokonomi
&
@NovakRouge
paired up for this project and together they vouched to quench the thirst of billions.
They're here to make hot SakuAtsu shine in their later years with passion, nostalgia and a poetic trip to the land of dreams.
✨ PREVIEW ✨
In the anthology, we get to see SakuAtsu in both canon and alternate verse settings.
For this celestial project,
@dharie00
transcended palettes and myths alike to show us the most ethereal Atsumu and Kiyoomi ever.
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
Our next writer
@EndoWrites
is ready to take the pole position!
Endo has a knack for melding SakuAtsu with niche concepts with great skill. You'll be happy to find yourself an expert on SakuAtsu and more with the new journey he decides to take us on!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
And now we bring to you the amazing
@winterwaltz6
as our next writer!
Winter truly has a knack for creating vivid scenes. Be it through wholesome banter or her unique style, she produces such genuine SakuAtsu characterisation and we love it!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 🎨
And now to introduce one of our merch artists
@v33_art
!
Vee creates lovely designs with the most comforting vibe that we can't help but want to keep in our pockets and with them designing treasures for this project, we all get exactly this chance!
✨ TEASER ✨
D-2 !! The countdown is reaching an end, and with it come the last teasers!
Two days and you'll get your hands on the Inspired Anthology. Are you ready? 🥰
✨ PREVIEW ✨
When it comes to art, representing certain genres can also be a thrilling challenge and an occasion to have a lot of fun!
It's amazing to see
@ChaaazCC1
's pristine style shine through the subtle tones of such a nostalgic and mysterious verse.
✨ PREVIEW ✨
We released a new anthology composed of 11 amazing and diverse stories, all paired up with beautiful companion art. We're so grateful for our contributors and, of course, for your support! 🤍
Want a peek? Let's start with
@deaddrabble
's silly misunderstandings.
✨ ONE DAY LEFT ✨
Time flies when you’re in SakuAtsu heaven! There’s only one more day to pre-order the physical copies of our book and merch or download the digital merch, so be sure to snag this sweet collection for yourself while you can!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
Moving on to the first writer introduced! We hope you'll be as delighted as we are to know that
@Pectopath
is part of this project.
Fierce AU enthusiast, Cass is also a true Atsumu lover which shows in her many, many SakuAtsu fanfics over the years.
✨ PREVIEW ✨
Seeing each piece take form during the creation process was something magical.
With
@iinoruu
, we got to see SakuAtsu go from pretty to absolutely stunning in a series of panels that compliment the poetry of their story.
✨ INSTANT MATCH ✨
Embark on a romantic journey with
@iinoruu
and
@Lomusings
who have been relentlessly brainstorming for this project to put butterflies in both SakuAtsu's and your belly.
You're probably not ready for this amount of silliness and love, so brace yourself!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
Today's writer is the one and only
@ginkobean
!
Ginko has had SakuAtsu with hands in marriage from the very start! She knows our boys and their love thoroughly and we trust that she'll use her wit and knowledge right!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
Our next writer
@unrequitedangst
is all but unrequited!
We're excited for ion's meticulous approach to SakuAtsu. She's been observing these wild animals in their natural habitat for long enough to have shaped her characters into polished diamonds.
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
The next writer we present to you is the awesome
@kiwik1ng
!
Kiwi will embark you on a journey through the most realistic dialogues and most relatable inner thoughts there are. Whether it's an AU or canonverse, they make us feel like we belong there.
✨ INSTANT MATCH ✨
Go on a quest with
@unrequitedangst
and
@queenkeiji
next!
Our amazing party teleported to a new world for this anthology and they're taking SakuAtsu to a new high. Which route will they take you on? You'll see soon!
✨ THANK YOU! ✨
The anthology has now been downloaded more than 500 times!!
We want to thank you all warmly for the support and the love you've shown so far for this project and the people who worked hard on it! 🤍
Remember, downloads and pre-orders close on August 10th! 🥰
✨ INSTANT MATCH ✨
Weehoo! We have an emergency! Look over here, it's
@Endowrites
and
@Inkanii
!
For this story, they're revisiting the iconic genre of meet-ugly. But rest assured! No need for you to have a medical degree to enjoy SakuAtsu being absolutely silly in this story.
✨MERCH HIGHLIGHT ✨
There’s something truly magical about SakuAtsu and
@throttleetwt
captures it so beautifully in this foiled print design! We can’t wait to display this show of warmth and love on our walls—but grab one for yourself soon—pre-orders close tomorrow!
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
Please welcome
@Lomusings
as one of our writers!
Lo is living proof that heart warming tropes can be as vivid and exhilarating as bone crushing drama. We love her SakuAtsu in all their depth and we're eager for the next predicament she puts them in.
✨ TEASER ✨
Sorry to keep you on the edge of your seats. You just have to bear with us a little longer.
A week, in fact. And sooner than that? Maybe a little treat 🤭
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
You might know the quick-witted
@newaged_skulls
, our next writer!
If not, don't worry! With their incredible range, you're sure to find some food to your taste amongst Poe's portfolio. Buckle up, because their dialogues will leave you speechless.
✨ TEASER ✨
A little under two weeks before you can get your hands on a brand new SakuAtsu anthology!
Have a sneak peek at our lovely contributors' work 🩶
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
Bringing to you our next writer...
@ftld42
!
Have you ever been into someone's mind? In Atsumu or Kiyoomi's mind? With the depths this writer can reach, they can definitely take you there and we are so excited to read more of their intricate adventures!
✨ PREVIEW ✨
Canonverse can be intimidating. Revisiting what's set in stone demands as much work as creating one out of thin air.
Our dear
@winterwaltz6
had no trouble navigating that. There’s only beauty in the way she places us and SakuAtsu in a slice of canon reimagined
✨ PREVIEW ✨
Our artists' distinctive styles really make us appreciative of all the effort that's been provided to portray all these representations of SakuAtsu.
Under
@blaxe00
's pen, our favorite duo achieved a level of inner peace we yearn for looking at her beautiful art.
✨ PREVIEW ✨
The beautiful thing about coming together around creative new universes is to see artists give form to a vision!
Thanks to
@queenkeiji
we went from awesome world building on the paper to literally giving life to the most badass and colorful SakuAtsu!
✨ PREVIEW ✨
This project was designed to have people passionate about SakuAtsu meet and be able to share their passion with everyone.
What a marvelous moment it was to see creative and ambitious minds like
@ginkobean
come up with intricate plots and beautiful world building!
✨ TEASER ✨
You are not DREAMING! Day-1 ! The anthology will be released in a little less than 24 HOURS 🚨
We made it! And we are absolutely over-excited to share! Stay tuned for pre-orders ;)
✨ INSTANT MATCH ✨
Want to take a trip beyond this realm?
@Ginkobean
and
@Cosmofrogg
got you covered!
Their collaboration is sure to send you out of the stratosphere and straight to planet SakuAtsu!
✨ PREVIEW ✨
There's a different ode to beauty in each art style. And each artist tells their own story through their designs.
With her pieces,
@NovakRouge
can not only translate entire narratives, she can depict emotions in their rawest form; beffiting of SakuAtsu's love.
✨ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT 📖
Please, another round of applause, this one for
@tirralirralirra
!
Creating this project and writing for SakuAtsu was a given for Esque who's been in love with this pair from the very start. Her passion led us here, and we couldn't be happier about it!
✨ INTEREST CHECK RESULTS ✨
Thank you for the hearty participation! Your input will help us greatly in the future to create the best anthology possible.
Unroll this short thread to reveal a few exciting stats 😌
✨ PREVIEW ✨
This project is designed to give everyone a good time. Some chose pure feels, others poetry, and then there's classic rom com!
With
@EndoWrites
we get both the delight of niche interests and infinite humor through dialogues and situations.
✨ APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1 WEEK✨
One week left to apply to the project! Seeking artists and writers with a passion for storytelling and SakuAtsu in equal measure 💛
APPLY HERE:
Applications close next Friday, December 22, 11:59 PM CST (GMT-6)
✨ TEASER ✨
We have yet to tease the other half of the collaborative works in this anthology.
Do you think you can recognize some of our artists or writers based on our teasers? 😌
✨ TEASER ✨
Months of work, years of passion for this ship, and you get to hold the result in your hands in a few days if you decide to treat yourself to the latest SakuAtsu anthology.
✨ PREVIEW ✨
This project was also the occasion for some duos to re-explore well-known tropes that never get old.
The least we can say is that
@Lomusings
rose to the occasion, executing the most lovable hanahaki trope you'll ever see SakuAtsu starring in.
✨ PREVIEW ✨
Isn't it sweet to see a piece and instantly recognize an artist's style? It's like being excited to meet an old friend.
When we look at
@tnkisu
's pretty art, there's always that signature gentle touch that goes straight to our hearts.
✨ RESULTS SENT ✨
Thank you to everyone who applied! We deeply appreciate your enthusiasm for this project.
Please be sure to check your spam folder if you do not see an email.
✨ INSTANT MATCH ✨
Take a seat, lounge a bit, and find yourself immersed in
@Pectopath
's and
@ChaaazCC1
's noir fantasy.
For this collaboration, they're bringing SakuAtsu to a movie-like scene with an intriguing plot, and we're here to see that sexy chase unfold.
✨ PREVIEW ✨
Writers have whole galaxies inside their minds that we're lucky to be privy to.
The lovely
@discokonomi
is one who never ceases to surprise us with their creativity. Like they did for SakuAtsu in this fic, they transport us to a world of dreams.
✨ PREVIEW ✨
It's true talent to turn the ordinary and mundane into something extraordinary and witty. Some writers just have a way to surprise us with their lines.
And we're not lying when we say there's a clever twist around every of
@newaged_skulls
' lines.
✨ MERCH HIGHLIGHT ✨
So many beautiful versions of SakuAtsu, so little time! But in the spirit of collaboration, our SakuAtsu sticker sheet features a beautiful sampling from multiple artists! Pre-orders close soon so be sure not to miss them!
✨ APPLICATION DEADLINE: TONIGHT ✨
It's the final countdown! Applications to be a part of this anthology celebrating SakuAtsu just for the sake of it are closing soon!
APPLY HERE:
Applications close tonight, Friday, December 22, 11:59 PM CST (GMT-6)
✨ PREVIEW ✨
This project is the result of many collaborations! After brainstorming and pitching, everyone got to work to create a very wide range of SakuAtsu love stories.
Amongst our artists,
@tirralirralirra
really overcame all hardships to bring to life those cute idiots.
✨ PREVIEW ✨
Some genres require extensive work on characters' constructions, others demand some thorough world-building...
With
@unrequitedangst
we're blessed across the board with some good old isekai. SakuAtsu go through exciting trials on the way to their love endgame!
✨ PRE-ORDERS CLOSED ✨
And with that, our physical pre-order period is closed! Thank you for all of your support and excitement—we’ll be back with production updates soon!
If you missed out on the physical pre-order, the free digital download is still available on Itch!
✨ INSTANT MATCH ✨
Time to cosy up with
@Blaxe00
and
@Winterwaltz6
who are bringing together a piece sweet as a warm pot of tea and honey.
If you're in need of a comforting and rich piece, you better grab a cup and enjoy these savory lines - whether made of words or ink.
✨ Questions & Answers ✨
We're thrilled with the warm welcome and earnest enthusiasm for this project.
The thread below will address a few questions and summarize some of the project info. Future questions will be answered here as well.
Please unroll at your convenience ✨
✨ INSTANT MATCH ✨
Ethereal beings incarnate, some mythology around the corner... The collaboration between
@Dharie00
and
@kiwik1ng
is full of poetic surprises.
The stars told us we should expect a beautiful balm to the soul with their work and we're ready for it!
✨ PREVIEW ✨
Visual art has the power to transport us directly into a new universe. And it's not just because we get to see it, it's because it moves us.
Likewise,
@Cosmofrogg
has been consistently showing us ethereal worlds with those compositions and incredible color work.
✨ APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2 WEEKS✨
There are two weeks left to apply to the project! Show us how you craft stories and artwork that capture our favorite duo~
APPLY HERE:
Applications close Friday, December 22, 11:59 PM CST (GMT-6)
✨ MERCH HIGHLIGHT ✨
They’re always on our minds but you can be sure to keep SakuAtsu in your heart with
@v33_art
’s acrylic charm! This adorable design really makes our heart squeeze with the cuteness! If you want one for yourself, hurry up! Pre-orders close today!
✨ PREVIEW ✨
All kinds of writing styles and universes are displayed in the anthology.
With this little peek into the project, you'll see that
@kiwik1ng
doesn't believe that the sky is the limit 😌 Kiwi takes SakuAtsu beyond, for our greatest pleasure.
✨ MERCH HIGHLIGHT ✨
Whether canon or AU, we love SakuAtsu in every variation, and
@v33_art
has captured two beautiful renditions in this beautiful, foiled bookmark! Track your progress through our book and beyond with this reminder of their love~ Pre-orders close soon!
✨ PREVIEW ✨
The only two rules to follow while contributing to this project was to have fun and depict the SakuAtsu story that made us the happiest.
For this,
@Pectopath
, fierce alternate universe connoisseur, decided to try the genre Noir and what a lovely, cinematic result!
✨ INTEREST CHECK COUNTDOWN ✨
SakuAtsu enjoyers of the world, now is the time! You have one day left to answer the interest check and get an idea of what joyous journey we're embarking on.
We're waiting for you 🫡
✨ G!VEAWAY CLOSED ✨
Thank you for celebrating with us 🩷
Recipients of the physical cards have been drawn and emails have been sent for address collection.
Emails have been sent out with the digital version to everyone who entered 😘
Please check spams in case 🩷
✨ VALENTINE'S CARD GIVEAWAY ✨
The Inspired team wishes a happy Valentine's day to everyone! 💜
In the spirit of celebrating our favorite couple's love, we decided to share some with you all.
Get yourself your own SakuAtsu Valentine's card 🫶
Link & info below ↓
✨ APPLICATIONS CLOSED ✨
Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm! We will be carefully reviewing all submissions. Results will be sent by December 30.