In recent weeks, a comment posted by an erotic
artist on the DLsite platform has
generated a large number of discussions and has gone viral on Japanese social
networks . The comment in question, posted alongside a
screenshot showing nearly 16,000 digital copies of his work sold, reveals that
the author has raised more than 6 million yen, which is equivalent to more than
43,000 US dollars.
The message accompanying the image read: " Even
at my level, just by drawing a few illustrations, we are talking about a world
of several million." Plus, as it continues to sell steadily, the money
keeps coming in indefinitely. It is better to become an illustrator than to
work as a salaried employee . »
The comment unleashed a torrent of reactions among
Internet users, many of whom expressed surprise at the amount of money
an illustrator can earn in the erotic content market , and others
shared their own experiences and opinions about the industry. User
comments reflect a mix of admiration and skepticism . Some of the
notable comments include:
- " This
clearly requires above-average talent ."
- « How
lucky. I have never drawn a manga or an illustration, but I have a lot of
confidence in my imagination. Maybe with AI I
could achieve it .
- « I
once managed to enter the Pixiv rankings, but the illustrations I wanted
to draw were not the ones I liked, so I got tired of looking for
popularity and I left it. When I resigned, I
felt incredibly liberated .
- « I
don't think there are even 1% of artists who sell more than 10,000 copies .»
- « Taxes
must be a problem. "I don't think that drawing erotic illustrations
generates many deductible expenses ."
- « With
excessive supply and fierce competition, it seems that it is difficult for
new artists to make money in this field .»
- " It's
true that some artists don't earn much from erotic manga, but they use
major magazines like 'Comic Kairakuten' as a springboard to later make a
fortune with doujin CG collections ."
- « It
is true that if you are a good illustrator you can easily earn a lot of
money, but reaching that level of skill is extremely difficult .»
The impact of this comment has not only
sparked debate about the viability of pursuing erotic art, but has also
highlighted the harsh realities of the industry, where competition is intense
and success is not always guaranteed. However, the success of this particular
artist demonstrates that, with skill and perseverance, it is possible to
achieve impressive numbers in a niche market.
Source: Otakomu
