On more than one occasion we have reviewed the past of some well-known manga artists and discovered that they, in fact, 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 in both body representation and facial expressions.
Mangakas who manage to make 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 currently quite popular franchise whose artist has these same origins.
Is about Yukiko Nozawathe 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 which already has a second season in production. Nozawa has been characterized by having to comply with the titanic task of bringing to life the hundred ideas of female characters that Rikito Nakamurathe 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, surely you are interested in knowing what works the artist of “The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You“, and you will be surprised to know that her artistic style has not changed at all from her days as an erotic artist. There are two relevant hentai works in her catalog that have even been translated, “Rikujou 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?
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