Doujinshi are usually self-published amateur productions intended for the entertainment of fans rather than for financial gain. Some doujinka will publish doujinshi as a way to hone their skills and get published professionally.
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Doujinshi are usually self-published amateur publications intended for the entertainment of fans rather than for financial gain. Some doujinshi creators will publish doujinshi as a way to hone their skills and get published professionally.
Doujinshi artists will occasionally cross over to become successful professionals, such as:
Doujinshi artists will occasionally cross over to become successful professionals, such as: