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'''Doujinshi''' (同人誌) are self-published Japanese works in visual or textual form including [[manga]] and novels that are not created for or by the professional market; that is, they are produced by amateurs, in which it's done as a hobby, rather than as a profession or being paid. 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 self-published Japanese works in visual or textual form including [[manga]] and novels that are not created for or by the professional market; that is, they are produced by amateurs rather than as a profession or being paid. 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. [[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 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.

== Professional and Amateur ==

== Professional and Amateur ==

Doujinshi are usually self-published amateur publications intended for the entertainment of fans or groups and as a hobby rather than for financial gain. Some doujinshi creators will publish doujinshi as a way to hone their skills and get published professionally.

Doujinshi are usually self-published amateur publications intended for the entertainment of fans or groups 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: