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doujinshi
What does doujinshi mean?
Amateur, self-published comics — frequently parodies or fan works based on existing series, though original doujinshi also exist. Sold heavily at events like Comiket.
"There's a whole table of doujinshi reimagining the cast as pirates."
Origin
Japanese 同人誌 (dōjinshi), 'same-person/coterie magazine', from dōjin 'like-minded people'.
Frequently asked questions
What is doujinshi?
Doujinshi is amateur, self-published manga — often parodies or fan works based on existing series, though original ones exist too. It's sold heavily at events like Comiket.
Is all doujinshi adult content?
No. While a lot of doujinshi is explicit, plenty is all-ages parody, original work or fan fiction. The term itself just means self-published comics.
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