OtakuOshi, the cosplay and anime art platform where fans back their favourite creators
OtakuOshi is a cosplay and anime art platform where cosplayers, illustrators, manga artists and independent makers post their complete cosplay sets, anime illustrations, doujinshi, ASMR, 3D models and tutorials. Fans pick the people whose work they love, subscribe to them directly and get access to whatever each creator reserves for subscribers.
Browse otaku content by category
Every category gathers specialist creators who share exclusive work with the people subscribed to them. Head straight for your favourite, or have a wander through all nine.
CosplayComplete shoots, build and making-of videos and the bits that never make it onto the timeline, from professional and hobby cosplayers alike. Screen-accurate characters share the space with original designs that took serious work to produce.
Illustration and fan artHigh-resolution original artwork, fan art from the shows you’re hooked on, layered PSDs and the whole drawing process captured from first line to final colour. Great for collectors, and for anyone who picks things up by watching a pro at work.
Manga and doujinshiSerialised stories from independent manga artists, doujinshi across every genre and one-shots you won’t see anywhere else. Read new chapters first and talk to the artist while the plot is still unfolding.
Animation and motionShort films, loops, motion graphics and independent projects drawn in an anime style. Some animators also share downloadable assets, storyboards and their working files.
ASMR and character voiceASMR with an anime flavour, Japanese-style situation voice, voice work for original characters and roleplay in audio form. The category keeps growing, and lots of its creators record with professional equipment.
Making-of and tutorialsLessons in digital illustration, colouring techniques for manga, brush sets and templates to download. Handy whether you’ve only just bought your first tablet or you’re fine-tuning a style built up over years.
3D, avatars and VRoidBespoke 3D models, VRoid avatars ready for streaming, assets for Unity and Blender and one-off designs for VTubers. It’s a technical corner of the site, offering ready-made products as well as made-to-order commissions.
R‑15 contentSuggestive photos, sensual cosplay and ecchi artwork with genuine artistic purpose, from creators who treat sensuality with taste and with respect for the people viewing it.
R‑18 contentStrictly for verified adults over 18: hentai illustration, erotic cosplay and artistic photography. Nobody gets in without age verification, and the compliance rules are enforced to the letter.A cosplay and anime art platform rather than one more social network
OtakuOshi was designed from scratch with otaku culture at its centre. Its categories, upload tools, search, subscriber management and even the look of the site exist for cosplayers, illustrators, manga artists, photographers, voice actors and digital artists who want a proper home for their work and want the people who enjoy it to pay them directly.
It works like this: creators share whatever they choose, and fans subscribe to the profiles that catch their eye. Each creator decides their own prices, and OtakuOshi takes care of everything technical, from multi-currency payments and age checks for adult material to data protection, file storage and tech support.
Write in any language you fancy, or mix a few. Creators in any country can receive payouts, and some payout methods don’t require a bank account at all. Your posts, subscribers, messages and stats all sit together in a single creator dashboard.
Want the full set a cosplayer only teased online after MCM London, the latest chapter of a doujinshi or an ASMR track with nothing cut out? You’ll find it here, uploaded by the person who made it. Thinking of earning from what you make yourself? Our page for creators walks you through it, and the visitors here already come looking for that sort of work.
One community, two sides
OtakuOshi puts makers and the people who love their work in direct contact. In Japanese fan terms it’s the link between shien-sha (the supporter) and oshi (the creator you champion): personal, direct and two-way.
For fans
See everything from the creators you follow: complete cosplay sets, illustrations at full resolution, doujinshi chapters nobody else gets, ASMR recordings without edits and much besides. Your money goes directly to the artist, and you get nearer to their work than a social media feed will ever let you.
- Full-quality posts reserved for subscribers
- Private messages with creators, custom content requests and polls where you help choose the next project
- Nine dedicated categories covering cosplay, illustration, manga, animation, ASMR, tutorials, 3D, R-15 and R-18
- Subscriptions priced by each creator, with tiers running from basic to premium
For creators
Share your work, decide what it costs and earn a monthly income paid by your fans. Payments, the technical side and the management tools are handled by OtakuOshi, which leaves your time free for making things. Our guide to creator payouts explains how and when the money reaches you.
- Post photo sets, illustrations, manga, audio, video or any other digital file
- Choose your own prices and tiers, set up exactly as you want them
- A single dashboard for subscribers, messages, stats and posts
- Paid monthly, with a range of payout options wherever you’re based
Your first steps as a creator
From registering to your first post takes under five minutes.
Set up your profile
Register at fans.otakuoshi.com, verify your email and make the page your own with a bio, a header image, links to your social accounts and the subscription tiers you want to run. It’s free, and your account is ready straight away.
Share your work
Add images, video, audio, documents or polls. It’s your call what stays free to draw newcomers in and what’s kept for paying subscribers.
Receive monthly payments
Each new subscriber sets up a payment that repeats every month. OtakuOshi collects it, converts the currency and transfers the money to you.
Creators who fit right in on OtakuOshi
Certain kinds of creator have settled in especially well. Recognise yourself in one of them? The fans you haven’t met yet are already searching.
Everything you need to create, post and earn from your anime art
The creator dashboard covers the whole journey, from the very first upload to the monthly payout, in one tidy interface. Schedule posts ahead of time, put polls to your community, charge for individual posts and run several subscription tiers, each with its own perks.
People discover you through the specialist categories (cosplay, illustration, manga and doujinshi, animation, ASMR, tutorials, 3D and VRoid), through search and through recommendations from other fans. Your profile is your shop window: it displays your work, lays out your tiers and offers free previews to anyone not yet sure.
Already taking your work to MCM Comic Con at ExCeL London or Hyper Japan at Olympia? A subscription is the obvious follow-on, because the people who meet you at a con can carry on supporting you between events. The site is organised around the formats you produce, whether that’s photo sets, manga released a chapter at a time, packs of digital assets or character voice recordings, and visitors arrive wanting precisely that. Find out how to monetise your otaku content on our page for creators.
Currencies are converted automatically, and creators who prefer to steer clear of conventional banks have payout options too. Put simply, OtakuOshi is a cosplay and anime art platform made for people who earn their living from this kind of work.
Frequently asked questions
What can I find on OtakuOshi?
Everything here comes from otaku culture and Japanese pop culture: cosplay (photo sets, videos, behind-the-scenes), illustration and fan art, independent manga and doujinshi, animation, ASMR and character voice, art tutorials, 3D modelling and VRoid avatars, as well as adult content rated R-15 and R-18. Who you follow is up to you. Browse the otaku content catalogue or get more answers from our FAQ.
What does a subscription to a creator cost?
That’s down to each creator, who sets their own prices and may run several tiers unlocking different material. Plenty of them post free content too, so you can get a feel for their work first. You pay monthly and can cancel at any point. See how OtakuOshi works for the full process.
Does it cost anything to become a creator?
No. Creating an account and a creator profile is free, with no monthly charge and no minimum term. OtakuOshi earns a commission on each transaction, and you can upload and pick up subscribers from day one.
Can I get paid if I live outside the UK?
Yes. OtakuOshi handles payments internationally and pays creators in any country. You can choose from several payout methods, some of them aimed at people who would rather not use a traditional bank. Everything is explained in our guide to creator payouts.
What makes OtakuOshi right for otaku creators?
It was built for the otaku community and nobody else, and that focus shows everywhere. The categories match what people really produce (cosplay sets, manga in instalments, asset packs, ASMR audio), the tools are designed around those formats, and the visitors share your passions.
What happens with adult content?
Only users who have passed age verification can see R-15 and R-18 content, and creators who post it verify their identity as well. Payments are encrypted and the platform follows the US record-keeping law 18 U.S.C. § 2257. You’ll find the detailed rules in our ethics policy.
Is a large following necessary before I can earn?
Not at all. Direct subscriptions suit small, dedicated communities very well, and a few dozen regular subscribers who appreciate what you do can already make a meaningful monthly sum. What you post and how you treat your fans matter far more than your follower count.
What languages can I use?
Any you like. Creators write in their own language, or in more than one if their fans come from different places, since OtakuOshi’s audience is spread across many countries.
Safety, ethics and openness
We know trust has to be earned. This is how we look after creators and fans.
Encrypted transactions
All payments are encrypted, and the financial details of both creators and fans are kept protected throughout.
Verified identities
Verification is mandatory for anyone creating adult content, and fans confirm their age before they can enter the R-18 categories.
Our ethics policy is public
What is and isn’t permitted is set out in full, in plain English, with a link in the footer of every page.
Replies within set times
Each support request has a fixed response time, and we stay on it until the problem is solved.
Diversity built in
Whatever your gender, orientation or style, every kind of artistic expression rooted in otaku culture has a place here.
Terms in plain words
Our terms of service, privacy policy and fan-creator agreement are written to be understood, and you’ll find them all in the footer.
Join the otaku community
Here to back your oshi or to launch a profile of your own? Either way, you begin with a free account.