Is doujinshi strictly manga?

Triss · Member Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 51

I'd like to post some of my own original comic strips in the future, but I was just wondering if the 'doujinshi' category was strictly for manga-based comics? I've taken a look at some of the comic strips there and they mainly seem to be manga based. Is that a rule or otherwise?

Edward_Elric_1308 · Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 12:40 pm Post subject:

"Doujinshi" means "fan comics". They don't [b]have[/b] to be anime. It could be any TV show or cartoon - meaning comics drawn of a TV show.

(Sorry - I wish I could offer you a better explanation. ^^; )

Stratadrake · Posted: Wed May 16, 2007 3:06 pm Post subject:

That is correct. Doujinshi ("dojin" for short) is just the phrase that they are usually identified as.
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Triss · Member Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 51

Ok then (sorry, I forgot to watch this topic for replies Razz

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So, if I were to continue with my 'Freddy's Pranks' series (based on Freddy Krueger of Nightmare on Elm Street fame), could I post them in the doujinshi category instead of the Nightmare on Elm Street category?

unfocused · Moderator Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Posts: 6983 Location: Texas

the category should have a /alternate name. "Fan Comics" or "Independent Comics" (for originals) would be nice.
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Triss · Member Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 51

That's a fair idea. How come most of the category names are Japanese based anyway?

unfocused · Moderator Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Posts: 6983 Location: Texas

Apparently an admin thinks everyone who visits this site is japanese.
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Stratadrake · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject:

Don't you have category access too, unfocused? Or am I the only person who ever bothers with category related work? Wink

I use the term "Fan Comics" strictly within categories for existing series. The "Original Comics" section is named precisely that, albeit with the "Doujinshi" tag added.

Renaming them is an easy job, just don't forget that they are located under both 'Comics' [i]and[/i] 'Anime/Manga > Original'.
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unfocused · Moderator Joined: 17 Jul 2004 Posts: 6983 Location: Texas

You and I both know damn well I will break something if I attempt to change anything in the category stuff.
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Blade · Still very bored Joined: 31 Dec 1969 Posts: 264

I don't see why it needs to be renamed,
maybe just douhinshi/fan comcs
and under that a redirect to origional comics that says "origional comics"
That is if you're bothering to change it in the first place.

cstdenis · Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject:

[quote]Or am I the only person who ever bothers with category related work? Wink [/quote]

Yep.

Triss · Member Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 51

(ahem) Going back to my second question, could I post my 'Freddy's Pranks' series in the doujinshi section instead of in the Nightmare on Elm Street section?

Stratadrake · Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 4:33 am Post subject:

In general, if it's based on an existing series, it should be submitted to the category for that series.
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Triss · Member Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 51

All right then. Understood. Thanks for your help Smile