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Line 44: − − == Doujinshi in Western Fandom == − [[File:Back.jpg|thumb|150px|Cover of [[Back-burner]], an example of a Doujinshi in [[Supernatural]] fandom]] − Japanese doujinshi is a large part of Western [[anime]]/[[manga]]/[[video game]] fandom, where it is highly popular; many fans buy and sell doujinshi imported from Japan and share translations, [[scanlations]], and preview images: see for example the [http://community.livejournal.com/doujinshi_club doujinshi_club] [[community]] on [[LiveJournal]]. − − Doujinshi does not usually have a big presence in non-Japanese Western fandoms, with the exception of [[Harry Potter]] where it is quite popular. Doujinshi has a small presence in a few others, such as [[Supernatural]].<ref>See the [http://dean-sam.livejournal.com/tag/japanese%20comic Japanese Comic] tag at the DeanxSam LJ community.</ref> − − Importing doujinshi from Japan can be extremely expensive, and serious collectors spend hundreds of dollars a year on doujinshi. In Japan, doujinshi are sold for 200-1000 yen or about $2-10 USD, but non-Japanese online stores commonly triple (or more) that price and doujinshi are commonly listed on places like ebay for $50 or more. The relative rarity for specific titles coupled with demand for certain skilled artists will drive up the prices. A few notable bids went as high as $200 and $300. Shipping prices can also be rather expensive, $10-25 to ship one book. Due to the high cost of even just one doujinshi, many fans outside of Japan cannot afford to buy them. − − [[Fanwork]]s created in a manga style by Western artists are sometimes referred to as doujinshi, and their creators sometimes see themselves as [[doujinka]].<ref name=doj_circle>[http://community.livejournal.com/dojinshi_circle dojinshi_circle livejournal community], originally a group of artists from New York.</ref> Due to the prevalence and acceptability of transformative works in anime/manga/game fandom and the Japanese manga market in general, Western doujinshi artists are more likely to create and publish [[fancomic]]s than comic artists working in more traditional Western media. − Line 93:
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'''Doujinshi''' (同人誌) are Japanese works in [[manga]] or novel form that are not created for or by the professional market; that is, they are produced by amateurs. Many but not all doujinshi are [[fancomic]]s, and sometimes the term is used as a synonym for "fancomic in a manga style".
'''Doujinshi''' (同人誌) are Japanese works in [[manga]] or novel form that are not created for or by the professional market; that is, they are produced by amateurs. Many but not all doujinshi are [[fancomic]]s, and sometimes the term is used as a synonym for "fancomic in a manga style".
Doujinshi are similar to, or an example of, [[fanzine]]s, though they have developed independently and have distinct styles. Western doujinshi fandom notably uses different terminology which is mostly derived from Japanese. Creating doujinshi/fanzines is also a vastly more prevalent [[Fanac|fan activity]] in Japan than in the West.
Doujinshi are similar to, or an example of, [[fanzine]]s, though they have developed independently and have distinct styles. [[Doujinshi in Western Fandom|Western doujinshi fandom]] notably uses different terminology which is mostly derived from Japanese. Creating doujinshi/fanzines is also a vastly more prevalent [[Fanac|fan activity]] in Japan than in the West.
Doujinshi are created by [[Doujinshi Circle]]s. Individual creators are called [[Doujinka]].
Doujinshi are created by [[Doujinshi Circle]]s. Individual creators are called [[Doujinka]].
Doujinshi fandom commonly uses a [[name smoosh]] for pairings, e.g. Naruto x Sasuke becomes NaruSasu. See also [[Pairing Name#In Japanese Fandoms]].
Doujinshi fandom commonly uses a [[name smoosh]] for pairings, e.g. Naruto x Sasuke becomes NaruSasu. See also [[Pairing Name#In Japanese Fandoms]].
== Source Texts ==
== Source Texts ==
Doujinshi are most often based on [[canon|sources]] originating in Japan, such as [[manga]], [[anime]], and Japanese [[video games]]. Doujinshi can also be original works, and "original June" (original [[BL]] doujinshi) is a popular genre. General terms for original doujinshi are ''orijinaru'' or ''sousaku''.
Doujinshi are most often based on [[canon|sources]] originating in Japan, such as [[manga]], [[anime]], and Japanese [[video games]]. Doujinshi can also be original works, and "original June" (original [[BL]] doujinshi) is a popular genre. General terms for original doujinshi are ''orijinaru'' or ''sousaku''.
Doujinshi are commonly distributed in print format via conventions (paid), in print format via online and offline [[doujin shop|doujin shops]] (paid), and in digital format online (paid or for free).
Doujinshi are commonly distributed in print format via conventions (paid), in print format via online and offline [[doujin shop|doujin shops]] (paid), and in digital format online (paid or for free).
See [[Doujinshi in Western Fandom]] for more on the presence of Doujinshi in non-Japanese fandoms and the popularity of imported Japanese doujinshi.
=== Conventions ===
=== Conventions ===
=== Digital distribution ===
=== Digital distribution ===
Some doujinshi are published in digital format or both in print and in digital format. Digital doujinshi are sold via online dojin shops or distributed for free, also via online doujin shops and via the personal websites, [[pixiv]] accounts, or other online homes of circles.
Some doujinshi are published in digital format or both in print and in digital format. Digital doujinshi are sold via online doujin shops or distributed for free, also via online doujin shops and via the personal websites, [[pixiv]] accounts, or other online homes of circles.
==Meta==
==Meta==