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Sweethearts of 1989: a LGBT / Trans Positive Romance Series!

Created by Kale Jeffery (kalematsuba)

Sweethearts of 1989 (1989年の恋人たち) (1989nk) is a LGBTQ / Trans* positive slice of life romance story featuring a retro manga aesthetic!

Latest Updates from Our Project:

NEW BOOKS are FINALLY HERE! Photo Proof Inside!!
about 3 years ago – Sun, Oct 31, 2021 at 12:29:41 AM

The time has finally arrived my friends- the 1989nk chapter 1 remastered edition and chapter 2 books are FINALLY HERE!

I'm going to be doing live streams over on my Instagram for the purpose of showing off the new books and answering some questions, so follow me over there if you would like to be part of those.  http://instagram.com/kalematsuba

This means that YES, books will finally begin to start shipping out to those who backed the 2nd kickstarter. This means I'm going to begin locking orders/addresses on the surveys. If for any reason you need to change your address because you moved, etc - please contact me ASAP to unlock your survey for you so you can change it yourself. you can email me at [email protected] - I will not be answering messages via Kickstarter. Make sure you provide me with your name and backer number. ^^

Anyone who ordered a book and then later ordered something from the official website will have all their orders combined into one shipment. On that note, a lot of the merchandise over on the official 1989nk site is discounted for a Holiday Sale at the moment. Check it out if you want! http://1989nk.com

If you're one of the people who hasn't had a chance to purchase a chapter 2 or 1:remastered book yet, they're available to order on the official site as well, so no worries! You didn't miss out.

I did my best to make the quality and aesthetic of these new books worth the long wait. They look really great in person. During the IG streams I'll be able to show off the fancy stuff like the UV spot gloss on the covers and such.

Thanks very much for waiting! Shipping everyone's order is still going to take me some time, since I have to do all the packing and shipping myself - but rest assured books are now on their way.

chapter 2 new items update!!
over 4 years ago – Sun, Jun 21, 2020 at 04:38:04 PM

Hey all!! Just here to show you some updates re: chapter 2 kickstarter rewards! the artwork for the sticker sheets is complete and has been submitted to the manufacturer ^^ Here it is!!

its all the main cuties as Yokai!! (You can also get this sticker sheet on the official website if you missed out on the chapter 2 kickstarter!)

I also have these new things available exclusively at 1989nk.com!

panpan memo pads and washi tape!!

I'll be back soon with another update on the plushies and the status of the chapter 2 books!

thanks all <3

PLUSHIES!
over 4 years ago – Thu, Jun 11, 2020 at 04:31:22 PM

Hey all, got a extra cute update for you!

The first sample of the plushie of Hiroki has been given to me by the supplier, and here it is (with all my corrections scribbled all over it! lol)

I cant believe they actually managed to nail his hair on the first try. lol. he looks so cute quq I cant wait to see how the other characters will turn out!

If you wish to purchase one of these plushies, you can head on over to the official 1989nk store!

http://1989nk.com

thank you <3 see you all next time!

Kale

1989nk chapter 2 official site is live! (preorder chapter 2 now! ^^)
over 4 years ago – Wed, May 27, 2020 at 12:14:30 PM

Hello friends!

Just wanted to give you a quick heads up that the 1989nk official site and preorder store is officially up and live with a fancy domain link! pretty please go check it out if you have the chance. quq

http://1989nk.com

you can go here to preorder chapter 2 digital, books, as well as the plushies we're all so excited about! I just posted an update over on the chapter 2 campaign showing off the sample artwork for the 3D plushies, and I should have physical sample photos in a week or so!

hope everyone is staying safe out there!! 


Kale

Preorder Store for 1989nk Chapter 2 is now live!
over 4 years ago – Sat, May 09, 2020 at 09:21:21 PM

Hiya all, just posting a quick update here aimed at anyone who wasnt able to make it into the chapter 2 kickstarter, the official preorder store is now live!

http://1989nk.com

both chapter 1 and 2 books are available as well as the plushies, other kickstarter stuff and additional items! Thanks a lot <3

Hope to see ya there!


Kale