Welcome, one and all, to the Doujinshi Parlor!
Here you will find catalog information on doujinshi from various series. Find links to the author's website, plot summaries, even recommendations on what to save your money for and what's not worth the trouble.
What is doujinshi?
Doujinshi is typically used to refer to Japanese fan-made comics and is the active definition for this site's purposes. However, the term isn't restricted to just comics.
Most doujinshi artists are amateurs, although some professionals dabble in it too. In fact, many professional manga creators started out as doujinshi authors, CLAMP being one of the most famous examples.
There is some special terminology as well when it comes to doujinshi:
Circle - The name of the group of doujinshi artist(s)
Parody - Refers to the series the doujinshi hails from
Genre - The type of content inside; Romance, Comedy, Action, etc.
Keep in mind, there will be no explicit content in this World. Yes, there are plenty of doujinshi that pander to that audience, however we will not show any of it here. You may still see shounen-ai or shoujo-ai, but it will all be clean.
Also, be warned that there are likely going to be spoilers. Read on at your own risk.
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Please enjoy yourselves!
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Next week won't be .hack, I promise.
Parody: .hack//G.U. -- Title: Haseo1/24
Pages: 26 -- Genre: Comedy/Serious
Publication Date: August 2006
Sneak Peek: Pg 1 -- Pg 2 -- Pg 3
Synopsis: A collection of 4koma comics on the Twilight Brigade days, a story about mistaken identity, and a little sit down with Matsu.
Writer Opinion: This doujin is sort of a mixed bag of fun for me. There are some really funny gags in here, especially the one where Silabus mistakes Doppleganger for Haseo and takes him back to the Canard @home for tea (Pg 1). The cover is also really nice, and is the whole reason why I bought this in the first place.
However, I find the art is almost generically pretty. It's nice, but there's nothing extremely unique about it to pull me in.
Recommendation: Low-Medium. There's some good gags in there and the cover is really nice, but it just seems too generic in the end. If you like Haseo a lot though, you might enjoy it more than I did.
Author Information
Circle: PALS in 黒潮組 (Kuroshiogumi)
Illustrator: 水無月伸 (Shin Minazuki)
Website: [link]
Series: .hack//G.U., Guilty Gear, Dragonball Z
Main Pairings: Haseo+Matsu
By the way, just sayin' this now, get used to lots of .hack from me.
Parody: .hack//G.U. -- Title: Ovation!
Pages: 26 -- Genre: Comedy
Publication Date: March 11, 2007
Sneak Peek: Pg 1 -- Pg 2 -- Pg 3
Synopsis: A short collection of gags centering around particular events in the G.U. story.
Writer Opinion: I keep thinking, "There's no reason for me to like this doujin, yet I do." If you look at it, it's pretty much an average gag doujinshi. However, there's something about it that's caught my eye.
For one, I find the art style unique and fun to look at. Second, some of the gags themselves are pretty damn funny, like the one where Zelkova headbutts Sakaki with his horns (preview Pg 2).
However, a lot of these funny gags depend on a lot of dialogue, which is troublesome for those who can only read a bit of Japanese.
Still, I likes it, even if the guest comic (Pg 3) is a little weird...
Recommendation: Medium. The gags, once you get them, are pretty funny and the art is rather unique. However, due to the huge reliance on text, those who can't read much Japanese should probably bump the recommendation down a bit.
Author Information
Circle: N.G.
Illustrator: セイ(Sei)
Website: [Site Closed]
Series: .hack//G.U.
Main Pairings: Unknown
Guest Comic Info
Name: アラタ (Arata)
Website: N/A
For the past few weeks, I've been posting about doujins I really love and just go ga-ga for.
Well, now it's time to mix it up a bit...
Parody: .hack//G.U. -- Title: Trash Box
Pages: 16 -- Genre: Comedy
Publication Date: May 3, 2007
Sneak Peek: Pg 1 -- Pg 2 -- Pg 3
Synopsis: A short collection of gags ranging from discussion of Pi's character design, wedding events with Gabi, and... really, what the heck, Ovan?!
Writer Opinion: Okay, so this isn't a masterpiece. The art can be pretty, but it is a bit strange at times when it tries to do chibis. The gags themselves are all right, but not really that funny. Although, to be fair, one of my favorite gags is in this doujin - involving Bordeaux, Gabi and the wedding event (see preview page 1). And hey, there is some Shino in it, which I always like (see Pg 3).
However, it's just not enough for me to fall in love with this one. It's just... "eh".
Recommendation: Low-Medium. It's okay, but not necessarily worth the money. If you like the circle, you could bump the recommendation up to a full Medium.
Author Information
Circle: OTOKOMORI
Illustrator: ミサオ♀ (Misao♀)
Website: [link]
Series: .hack//G.U.
Main Pairings: OvanxHaseo
Today, I was planning on posting a Final Fantasy IX doujin. But then, last night, Kamina came to me in a dream and said, "It is time..."
You can't deny the Kamina his wishes.
Parody: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Title: 星がまたたく君の頬 (Your Cheek Where the Stars Twinkle)
Pages: 36 -- Genre: Serious/Romance
Publication Date: May 11, 2008
Sneak Peek: Pg 1 -- Pg 2 -- Pg 3
Synopsis: After defeating the Anti-Spiral, Simon and Nia are finally able to spend some time together before the big day. Simon himself seems to have a lot on his mind; of his past, of the present, and the inevitable future...
Writer Opinion: I purchased this doujin right after seeing the ending to Gurren Lagann, so upset was I at one particular event. It did not disappoint.
For one, the art is really nice. It has a very soft style, which aids the mood of the doujin. Another plus is the fact that the facial expressions on the characters tell you a lot about what they're saying, which helps those who can't read a lot of Japanese.
Second, this is just what I wanted to see between these two. What happened within that week or two before their wedding day? What could Simon have been experiencing? The doujin goes about illustrating what might have occurred and does it in such a way that I feel it could fit very well within the GL universe.
Recommendation: Very High. This is the type of doujinshi that will soothe the fan's soul.
Although, if you don't like SimonxNia, you might want to knock the recommendation down to a Low-Medium.
Author Information
Circle: 飛猫 (Tobineko)
Illustrator: 水香月
Website: [link]
Series: Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann, Nintama
Main Pairings: SimonxNia, KaminaxSimon
Parody: .hack//G.U.
Title: アトリ！行きます！(Atoli! GO!)
Pages: 28 -- Genre: Comedy
Publication Date: September 2, 2007
Sneak Peek: Pg 1 -- Pg 2 -- Pg 3
Synopsis: In the Forest of Pain, Haseo and Kuhn wait for Atoli to arrive. But, once she does, some strange things start coming out of that hat of hers. First it's Ovan's glasses, then a metal pipe, and then Ovan himself!
A guest comic further illustrates Atoli's craziness.
Writer Opinion: I bought this doujin because of Shino (see Pg 3 preview). However, I love this doujin because it's the best gag doujinshi I've ever purchased. You don't even need to read the Japanese, the images themselves tell the hilarious tale. This may sound like lip service, but it's true. Obviously, this circle knows .hack and knows how to make fun of it in just the right ways. Besides the great jokes, the art itself is very nice and further aids the comedic tone.
A guest comic is also included, but it's not nearly as funny as the main comic.
Recommendation: Very High. If you like .hack and you see this doujinshi anywhere, buy it.
Author Information
Circle: mi.
Illustrator: ねこぱん (Nekopan)
Website: [link]
Series: .hack//G.U., Nintama
Main Pairings: HaseoxAtoli
Guest Comic Info
Name: よっしー (Yosshii)
Website: [link]
