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In Japan, '''doujin''' is a group of people who share an interest, activity, or hobby. The word is sometimes translated into English as "clique", "fandom", "coterie", "society", or "circle" (as in "sewing circle"). Self-published creative works produced by these groups are also called doujin, including manga, magazines, novels, music (doujin music), anime, merch, and video games (doujin soft). Print doujin works are collectively called doujinshi.
'''Dark Fantasy''' is a subgenre of fantasy literary, artistic, and cinematic works that incorporate disturbing and frightening themes. The term is ambiguously used to describe stories that combine horror elements with one or other of the standard formulas of fantasy. It can also be used to describe stories that have the typical fantasy setting but are taken with realism or a darker tone.


Doujin works are typically amateur and derivative, though some professional artists participate in doujin culture as a way to publish material outside the regular publishing industry.
A popular example of a Dark Fantasy series is the manga ''Berserk''.

Latest revision as of 17:04, 5 October 2024

Dark Fantasy is a subgenre of fantasy literary, artistic, and cinematic works that incorporate disturbing and frightening themes. The term is ambiguously used to describe stories that combine horror elements with one or other of the standard formulas of fantasy. It can also be used to describe stories that have the typical fantasy setting but are taken with realism or a darker tone.

A popular example of a Dark Fantasy series is the manga Berserk.

Pages in category "Dark Fantasy"

The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.