Doujin [同人]
Japanese word which literally means a group of people with the same interests, but it is often used as a shorthand for doujinshi.Oct 3, 2015
The Beginnings of Doujinshi
The origins of doujinshi can be dated to February 1, 1874, with the publication of the Meiroku Zasshi by the Meirokusha, an independent society which aimed to “promote civilization and enlightenment” in Japan.Nov 7, 2019
On average, learning how to draw anime well takes two to three years. How fast you can learn to draw anime varies depending on the number of hours you practice daily and your training approach. If you draw one hour a day, it can take three years, but it can take one year if you draw 3 hours a day.
7.17" x 10.12" Doujinshi Size.
Start with one of your two main characters. Readers expect the first character they meet in the story to be either the hero or the heroine (and most often it is the heroine), and they're immediately prepared to care about this person.Dec 1, 2009
If doujinshi artists generally aren't worth suing, it's clear they don't make much money. Though some artists make it big, they're the exception rather than the rule. According to a survey of 4,000 doujinshi artists, most don't even make a living.Sep 6, 2016
Manga artists use Shapes to Build Drawings. Manga artists draw fast because they use shapes to structure their drawings. After they have set this pillar, they begin to make changes and add details. This helps ensure the proportion and accuracy of their drawings, without sacrificing speed.Oct 23, 2021
