The sleeve is the Japanese comic book, recognized for its dynamic visual style, right-to-left reading and variety of genres ranging from action to romance to everyday life. It can be published in magazines, collected volumes or digital platforms, and is one of Japan's most influential cultural expressions. For its part, the dōjinshi is a self-published work by independent artists or circles, which may be original or derived from an existing series, and is usually distributed at events or digital media within the otaku culture.
Types of Sleeve
- Shōnen: aimed at young people; action, friendship, self-improvement (Naruto, One Piece).
- Shōjofor young girls; romance, drama, school life (Fruits Basket).
- Seinen: adult male audience; mature and complex plots (Berserk).
- Josei: adult female audience; romance and real life (Nana).
- Kodomo: for children; humor and simple adventures (Doraemon).
Types of Dōjin/Dōjinshi
- Sōsakuoriginal, with their own characters and stories.
- Niji-sōsaku: derivatives or fanworks of existing series.
- ParodyComic reinterpretation of a well-known play.
- Anthology: compilation of several artists in the same book.
- Crossover: mix of characters from different series.
Discover, compare and support authors and circles(サークル) who publish. original manga and doujinshi without adult content. Here chapter purchases, one-shots and anthologies with a Japanese identity; you can also sell your works and share your creative process with readers who value sequential storytelling.
Explore Sleeves - Start Selling -
The category Manga & Doujin(全年齢) of OtakuOshi.jp is a showcase of self-conclusive chapters, serialized series, 4-koma(四コマ), vertically scrolling web-manga. y doujinshi respectful of 二次創作 policies. Here you come to buy digital readout or to publish your work with clear metadata: reading 右開き(right→left). or vertical, language, pages, B/W or color and resolution.
Buy chapters, volumes and doujinshi - For fans(支援者 / shien-sha)
If your intention is to buy, think of each card as a digital tankōbon. You will see sample pages, a description with number of pages, format (PDF/CBZ/ZIP of JPG/PNG), resolution/DPI y reading (right→left or scroll). After purchase, the immediate download and the file remains in your library. To make the right choice, evaluate the clarity of the linethe balloon readability(フキダシ).the コマ割り(vignette layout) rhythm. and consistency between characters and backgrounds. If you are reading on mobile, look for optimized versions or vertical web-mangaif you collect in high, prioritize 600 DPI in B/W y 300 DPI in color.
What you can find
- One-shots(読み切り). and series chapters
- Anthologies and thematic compilations
- 4-koma(四コマ) and gag comedy
- Web-manga vertical displacement
- Extras: omakes, sketches, ネーム (storyboards), author's notes
- Bilingual editions (ja/en/en) where indicated
How to buy
- Enter the product data sheet.
- Review previews, pages, formatting and reading.
- Purchase or subscribe to the circle or author.
- Immediate download from your library.
- Receive updates if pages or corrections are added.
Subscription
- Subscribe to messages y early progress of chapters.
- Access to ネーム, sketches and WIP. exclusive.
- Participate in surveys that influence arches and covers.
Sell manga and doujin(全年齢)- For creators(oshis / 推し).
If your intention is to sell, this page is for you. digital publishing showcase. Upload chapters, one-shots and anthologies with a clear description: original or 二次創作, number of pages, format (PDF/CBZ/JPG-ZIP), reading, resolution/DPI y extras (omake, ネーム, notes). The price is best understood by relating it to. volume, quality and frequency of delivery. Present your project as editorial experienceBrief synopsis, characters, tone (shōnen/shōjo/seinen/josei/iyashikei) and periodicity.
What you can sell
- Single chapters y one-shots(読み切り)
- Volumes y anthologies (PDF/CBZ)
- 4-koma and miniseries
- Editions with extras: omake, behind the pages, sketches, ネーム
- Bilingual versions (when applicable)
- Limited physical print runs as an optional reward
How to sell
- Open your store and create the series/one-shot.
- Accurately describes pages, format, DPI and readability.
- Use labels by demographics, gender and franchise (if 二次創作).
- Consultation statistics of reading, sales and retention.
- Attends commissions editorials (covers, pin-ups, event extras) by chat.
Subscriptions
- Offers serialization with monthly chapters.
- Publishes ネーム and WIP as advances.
- Rewards with omakes and alternative covers.
- Generate recurring revenues per subscriber.
Sequential art: process and style
The manga is built in layers: ネーム(storyboard) → 下描き(pencil) → ペン入れ(inking) → ベタ(full blacks) → トーン(screentones) → → 効果線 and オノマトペ. A good pace of コマ割り guides the reading; the lettering clear and well-placed balloons maintain the voice of the character. For B/W, the トーン define depth without overloading; in color, the palette should support the atmosphere. If you buy, look for fluency page; if you sell, deliver PDF/CBZ clean, with metadata, bookmark and credits.
Genres, styles and trends(全年齢).
Conviven adventure, slice-of-life, comedy, school, fantasy, mystery, mystery, sports, iyashikei and romance SFW (incl. BL/GL 全年齢). You will also find 4-koma and experimental formats designed for mobile. The key is how style reinforces tonedynamic shōnen line, expressive shōjo line, seinen/josei silences or tenderness kawaii.
Formats: chapter, one-shot, volume and web-manga
A chapter continuity; the one-shot (読み切り) closes its arc in a few pages; the. volume compiles chapters with cover and extras; the web-manga prioritizes vertical scroll and wide screen panels. When buying, check pages, reading and formatWhen selling, declares language, furigana (if any) and sources embedded to avoid substitutions.
Classification and publication ethics
This category is 全年齢(no adult content).. If your work contains sexualization or explicit scenes, publish it at R-15 o R-18 as appropriate. Please visit forbidden sexualization of minors or child-like characters, as well as violence or coercion. At 二次創作respects the guidelines of the original work and avoids confusion with official licenses.
What to expect in a product sheet
You will find synopsis, pages, format (PDF/CBZ/ZIP), reading (右開き/vertical), B/W or color, DPI, language y license for use. If there is equipment (script, drawing, plots, etc.), lettering), the accredits. You will be able to receive updates: corrections, extra pages or omakes.
Personal use and rights
The files are sold for personal reading unless another license is indicated. It is not allowed to redistribute, scanlate without permission, resell or use in AI training. For home printing or fan-reading clubscheck if the file authorizes it.
Short glossary
同人誌self-published fanzine. - 読み切り: one-shot. - ネームstoryboard. - コマ割りvignette layout. - ベタfull blacks. - トーンScreentones. - フキダシDialog balloons. - オノマトペsound effects. - 右開き: right→left reading. - 四コマ: strip of 4 vignettes.
Community and partnerships
Connect with scriptwriters, inkers, toners y letterersparticipates in anthologies and coordinates authorized translations. Projects shine with clear credits and open communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Difference between original manga and doujinshi?
The original manga is self-authored; the original manga is doujinshi is 二次創作 respectful and self-published.
PDF or CBZ, which one do I choose?
PDF is universal and supports bookmarks; CBZ is light and comfortable in readers comic book.
How do I filter what I want to read?
Explore by genre, demographics, format (chapter/one-shot/web-manga) and reading.
Can I print at home?
Only if the file authorizes it; otherwise, the license is personal reading.
What happens if the download fails?
You will have retries and support for restoring the file.
Can I publish R-15 or R-18?
Yes, but not in this category: label and publish in the corresponding section.