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-A '''doujin''' is a fan-made [[manga]] that often features characters of an [[anime]] and puts them in a seperates storyline. The most common type is the H doujin, that features the characters in various sexual situations. Because of this the "H" is often left off.
+'''Doujinshi''' (often shortened as ''doujin'') are self-published [[manga]]. Most doujinshi are written by fans to expand their favorite manga and anime series. Though doujinshi may be original, most are based on existing works. Doujinshi have grown very popular in recent years, and sell in millions at markets like [[Comiket]] and [[Gataket]].
-While a doujin may feature original content (This is true for the H doujin as well) it less common to be seen, as artists tend to draw their faveorite characters to keep the storyline going.
+The most common type of doujinshi is the H ([[Hentai]]) doujin - so common, in fact, that the "H" is usually left off. These doujinshi show characters in sexual situations. Manga compilations like [[Comic Rin]] and [[Shounen Shikou]] are often mistakenly called doujinshi because they feature content similar to H Doujin. As these are not self-published, they do not qualify.
 == See Also ==
-*[[Anime]]
-*[[Manga]]
 *[[Fanfiction]]
+*[[List of H Doujin]]
+*[[Scanlation]]
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