On more than one occasion we have reviewed the past of some
well-known manga artists and discovered that, in fact, they began their careers
in the hentai doujinshi industry. The depiction of adult content, especially
sex, is in significant demand in doujinshi markets. In addition to its
commercial appeal, drawing nude figures is considered an effective way to gain
anatomical experience and hone skills, both in body representation and facial
expressions.
Manga artists who manage to make the characters' bodies
or faces especially attractive are likely to have, in many cases, hentai or
doujinshi works in their portfolio, often under pseudonyms. Participating
in the world of doujinshi also provides opportunities to make connections with
other artists and fans. This can open doors to collaborations and opportunities
in the larger manga industry. But why are we talking about this topic
today? Well, it turns out that there is a fairly popular franchise
currently whose artist has these same origins.
This is Yukiko Nozawa, the illustrator of the manga “The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really , Really, Really, Really Love You (Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo), whose anime adaptation just finished this month and already has a second season in production. Nozawa has been characterized by having to fulfill the titanic task of giving life to the hundred ideas of female characters that Rikito Nakamura, the writer of the work, has in mind.
The fact that the artist of this very popular manga is a
woman is not a surprise, but neither is the fact that this woman had her
origins in the hentai industry. It is a reality that many hentai
doujinshi artists who operate under a pseudonym or stage name are actually
women, and many are specifically dedicated to writing stories for men (where
the male body appears very little and they only draw naked female bodies)
. This is evident since it is the best market opportunity, although
others also bet on others such as yaoi or “hentai for women”, which focuses
more on the story than on sexual acts. .
And no, before you go to the comments and say that “Otome
Dori was written by a woman”, let us clarify that this arose from a meme that
circulates on the Internet and that many believed. It turns out that
“Otome Dori,” the popular story of infidelity and mental degeneration, was
written by CARN, the pseudonym of a male artist.
Anyway, you're probably interested in knowing what works the
artist of “The
100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love YouRikujou
Kanojo wa Cool Tokidoki Dere (323505)” and “ Karakai Onee-san ga
Kaeriuchi ni Au Hon (342624)“. Below we will show you some panels so
you can see the art, don't you think they look quite similar to some of the
hundred brides?
