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doujin
What does doujin mean?
Self-produced creative works — comics, games, music and more — made by individuals or circles independently of commercial publishers, driven by passion rather than profit.
"The doujin game scene produces some genuinely brilliant titles."
Origin
Japanese 同人 (dōjin), 'same person / like-minded group'.
Frequently asked questions
What does doujin mean?
Doujin refers to self-produced creative works — comics, games, music and more — made independently of commercial publishers, driven by passion rather than profit.
What's the difference between doujin and doujinshi?
Doujin is the broad term for any self-produced work, while doujinshi refers specifically to self-published comics or magazines.
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