After a year hiatus, Shenmue Dojo are proud to release the next Issue in the Shenmue World Fan Magazine series! Issue 3 will be released towards the end of the Dojo’s 23rd Anniversary, with copies being shipped out as early as November. Originally designed and created by James Brown (SkillJim), the co-owner of Shenmue Dojo.
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Shenmue World Issue 3 Kickstarter Page
Shenmue World is a 100% unofficial fan magazine brought to you by the fine folk at Shenmue Dojo – The Original Shenmue Resource Since 2000.
After a year hiatus, Shenmue Dojo are proud to release the next Issue in the Shenmue World Fan Magazine series! Issue 3 will be released towards the end of the Dojo’s 23rd Anniversary, with copies being shipped out as early as November. Originally designed and created by James Brown (SkillJim), the co-owner of Shenmue Dojo.
Shenmue World is 100% unofficial and jam-packed with fan-curated and created content. It really is designed by Shenmue fans, for Shenmue fans!
Issue 3 features 164 pages of quality fan-created content, including:
- Incredible front & rear cover artwork with a Spot UV finish – by Yorimitsu (@raikou_ff)
- History of the Shenmue Dojo Part 3 – by Peter Campbell (@ShenmueGuru)
- Shenmue Dojo Show Season 2 & 3 Guide
- Shenmue Zero – fan article by ~ Hikari ~ Hiki
- Interview with Lisle Wilkerson (@lisleweapon)
- “How Shenmue Shaped My Life” – article by Adam Doree
- Shenmue the Animation Episode Guide – by Stuart Peacock (@shenmusings)
- “The Future of Shenmue the Animation” – by Jet (@SplashBreeze)
- Yu Suzuki’s China Trip Final Part – by Phantom River Stone (@phantom_river)
- “Meeting the Real Ryo Hazuki” – article by Lewis Cox (@LewisJFC)
- “I Grew Up With Shenmue and Shenmue Grew Up With Me” – article by Oliver Jia (@OliverJia1014)
- Chobu-Chan Guide (For Shenmue 3)
- Shenmue Fan Model Overview – by Akkie Museum (@Akkie_Museum)
- Fan art from various talented artists
- Puzzle Dojo
- And much more!
Here is a small preview of some of the pages that you can expect to see inside the magazine:
Like what you see? There’s more where that came from with a total of 164 content-filled pages!
Did you miss out on Issue 1 or 2 of Shenmue World?
Here are some photos from happy backers to give you an idea of what you can expect from Shenmue World. Even Yu Suzuki himself shared the contents of Issue 1 –
Yu Suzuki thanks fans for the constant support after opening up a copy of Issue 1!
Thank you to everyone for sharing photos and unboxing videos, we absolutely love it!
If you would like to see more of the kind of quality to expect inside a magazine, Issue 1 is available to read over on Shenmue Dojo!
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EXTRAS
Also included with Issue 3 is a collection of exciting bonus items. Let’s take a quick look at everything you can expect to receive alongside the magazine!
- Shenwave Collection Volume 2
Included is a free music CD from 80’s Retro Synth-Wave extraordinaire RyoX (ryox.bandcamp.com). Featuring 12 incredible tracks, 2 of which are exclusive to this CD, this is Collection Volume 2 of his fantastic Shenwave music!
The digital download of the collection will be included too!
- Lisle Wilkerson Signed Print (Limited to 600 copies)
Included with the first 600 copies of Shenmue World Issue 3 is a special signed print from Lisle Wilkerson. This print has been designed, printed and hand-signed by Lisle herself! Special thanks to Lisle for taking the lead on this included extra!
- Poster
A standalone folded poster featuring extended cover artwork designed by the wonderful Yorimitsu (@raikou_ff) will be included with every copy of the magazine!
- 40-Page Character Side Story Comic Book
Shensun has gone above and beyond this issue with his fantastic Shenmue 3-themed side story comic, now big enough for a separate, additional printed book! Every Issue 3 pack will come bundled with this comic book.
- Niaowu / Chobu Art Prints
Included with every copy of Shenmue World Issue 3 is a set of thick A5 art prints from talented video game photographer Luna (@Rimaeternax). Five incredible shots will make up this set of art prints showing off just how beautiful Shenmue 3’s world is!
- Shenmue 4 2.5D Character Artwork Card
A special thicker artwork card designed by artist BALL FISH and printed by the Shenmue 4 2.5D project leader XPOINTED will also be included. The gorgeous colourful foil makes this artwork shine!
- #LetsGetShenmue4 Future Project Contribution
By grabbing a copy of Issue 3 of Shenmue World, you will automatically be helping towards the cost of an exciting future secret project that Shenmue Dojo is arranging in order to bring awareness to our #LetsGetShenmue4 campaign. This initiative aims to encourage the relevant parties to help YsNet in order to make Shenmue 4 a reality. More details will be announced in December 2024, where your name will also be featured on the Shenmue Dojo main site, recognising your contribution and support for the future of the Shenmue series.
- Your Name Inside the Magazine!
Become a part of Shenmue World folklore: the name of every backer of the magazine will grace the middle page spread! Already have your name in Issue 1 & 2? Keep your streak going by getting it again in Issue 3!
- Additional Items
Backers of Issue 1 & 2 will already know that they received more than what was originally advertised! We plan to again include a few little extras, such as a contents summary sheet, extra leaflets, stickers, a high-res PDF of the Issue, and digital files for Shenwave Collection Volume 2. You can also expect a brand-new Backer Card! The design is still pending, but we will ensure it’s consistent with Issues 1 & 2.
We plan again to provide a beautiful consistent cover with matte lamination and Spot UV treatment!
THANK YOU
I wish to thank the following people for their help and support in getting this project to where it is right now!
- Switch – For countless hours spent listening, providing feedback and ideas, and for a thorough proof-read of this Kickstarter page (and the potential magazine), along with budgetary spreadsheet calculations and on-point pie charting!
- Jibby – For creating the Kickstarter promotional video, editing and general feedback.
- Matthew Oliver – For the consistent support and feedback, and for constantly having my back throughout our ongoing ownership of the Shenmue Dojo.
- Shensun – For valuable feedback and support.
- Shenmue Dojo Staff team members – Your support and feedback are unmatched! <3
- Lisle Wilkerson, RyoX, Luna, Shensun, Yorimitsu, and Shenmue 4 2.5D – For providing the fantastic bonus items with this issue!
- Lisle Wilkerson, Peter Campbell, ~ Hikari ~ Hiki, Phantom River Stone, Adam Doree, Lewis Cox, Oliver Jia, Stuart Peacock, Jet (SplashBreeze), Akkie Museum, Shenmue Forever, all of the incredible fan artists (to be revealed inside!) and many others for their invaluable contributions for this Issue.
- Yorimitsu – For the incredible cover artwork, front and back! And a special thanks again to Mizogamy (@mizogamy) for helping to translate Issue 1 & 2’s Kickstarter Updates & provide a guide on how to support to Japanese speakers.
- And anyone else that may have provided help and support along the way.
Thank you all so so much! Shenmue means the world to me, and we hope that Shenmue World can share our passion worldwide! <3
Shenmue World is a publication from the team here at Shenmue Dojo.
Check us out over at: shenmuedojo.com
