2024 Q1 Banner Submission Themes

[Arano]

For inspiration, see our banner design archive.

There is no competition, so all banners submitted will be used in random rotation as per the current ones in their designated month. You can create as many banners as you like and if you want to make a banner for all 3 rounds you are of course free to do so

Design instructions and how to submit your banners are below the theme details.

February Theme: Valentines colour palette challenge Deadline end of January
Create a banner that uses "traditional" valentines colours - reds, pinks, floral patterns. You can use manga panels of wholesome scenes, or go against the grain and make visually pretty pink valentines banners using the most violent scenes from Ginga. Follow your heart <3

March Theme: Human characters Deadline end of February
For this theme, your banner must feature a human character from any of the Ginga series. It can be just humans, or humans with dog characters. Eg Gohei with Riki & Gin, Daisuke with the Star sibs, Otto with Roku from Ginga Shounen Densetsu Dog Days etc.

Banner Creation info/rules:

Design your banner(s) at 1,800px wide by 394px tall at 72dpi.

• If you have photoshop/GIMP, you can download a template here. Updated with old and new logos 2021
• If you use any other program, here are the Ginga Board Logo downloads: Original Logo + New Blue Logo
• The logo does not have to be centered horizontally, it can go anywhere in the space as long as the size stays the same. You are allowed to alter the colour.
• There will be a credit box added with your name to either end of the banner where space allows (as the current banners show). Please be mindful of this and make sure you leave space at one end.
• You can use images from the Free Image Gallery/scans of your own or draw the characters yourself. If you draw it yourself, you may include your artist signature in the corner, but otherwise please design the banner free of any text.

How to submit your banner design:

Submit your banner design by uploading it to a hosting site like imgur and posting it in a reply in this topic.
Please save your file as a high res JPEG or a PNG.

[LIBRAKIND]

Oh man

Aside from the obligatory couples/ships, maybe a limited pallete them of reds and pinks?

[Tenrou24]

Ideas:
Use anime pictures only
Real life counter parts! (Can be re-coloured to match coat patterns or just generic "Akita")
Humans! (Daisuke, Hidetoshi etc etc)
Other Yoshi works like SSY etc
Minor characters or background characters spotlight!
To go with Libra's suggestions - Black furred characters only, Blue/Red/ etc
Member pets!!! (Maybe for April? Maybe dress up too? Thats really cute lol someone do this)
Wolves!
Clan specific - Koga members/ Ninja clan members, etc

[Arano]

Libra & Tenrou - Thank you for the ideas! Themes now up for Feb and March

I really like the idea of member pets for April!

[LIBRAKIND]

I got a bit carried away, it's been quite some time I made a banner for here


https://imgur.com/a/05TgOyD
Decided to be evil
Beni's death but pretty in pink

[Arano]

I got a bit carried away, it's been quite some time I made a banner for here


https://imgur.com/a/05TgOyD
Decided to be evil
Beni's death but pretty in pink

I was secretly hoping for a banner like this. Cherry blossoms are so romantic after all! (said whilst sobbing over Beni)

[Adams Angel]

The March theme sounds fun to do

[LIBRAKIND]

I got a bit carried away, it's been quite some time I made a banner for here


https://imgur.com/a/05TgOyD
Decided to be evil
Beni's death but pretty in pink

I was secretly hoping for a banner like this. Cherry blossoms are so romantic after all! (said whilst sobbing over Beni)

EHEH
I couldn't not do it for this month

[Sandatora]

I got a bit carried away, it's been quite some time I made a banner for here


https://imgur.com/a/05TgOyD
Decided to be evil
Beni's death but pretty in pink

HOLY SHIT this looks so beautiful!! <333333333

[LIBRAKIND]

I got a bit carried away, it's been quite some time I made a banner for here


https://imgur.com/a/05TgOyD
Decided to be evil
Beni's death but pretty in pink

HOLY SHIT this looks so beautiful!! <333333333

Thank you!!

[Digsu]

These technically count as "human banners" because everyone in them is, indeed, a human, yes?

[LIBRAKIND]

These technically count as "human banners" because everyone in them is, indeed, a human, yes?

The stage play photos make such a good banners

[Berrymutt]

These two's bond with one another is up to the viewer since Valentines day can always be about spending the day with your best friend! I have always loved these two being the best of pals!

[Adams Angel]

These two's bond with one another is up to the viewer since Valentines day can always be about spending the day with your best friend! I have always loved these two being the best of pals!

Omg yes them!! We love them. I need to make a Ken and Kagetora banner too.

[Sandatora]

The new ones look great!

[Adams Angel]

Our fav boys <33 For February theme.


For March theme:

John and Hidetoshi


Gohei and Riki and Gin (The drawing of Riki and Gohei in the corner is by me.)

[Sandatora]

Our fav boys <33 For February theme.


For March theme:

John and Hidetoshi


Gohei and Riki and Gin (The drawing of Riki and Gohei in the corner is by me.)

These look great! I especially love the Gohei and Riki and Gin one!

[Digsu]

[Sandatora]

^ I love it

[Adams Angel]

Omg this banner is perfect!!