Manga artist Manno, known for the adult doujin series Doing Whatever I Want to the Gal Who Always Comes to My House, has spoken out against piracy after encountering people online proudly discussing how they read his work without paying. In a video titled “[URGENT] A Message from an Adult Manga Artist,” Manno addressed the impact that unauthorized distribution can have on independent creators.
The artist said the comments particularly frustrated him because they came from people who described themselves as fans while openly celebrating access to pirated copies. Manno urged readers who enjoy his work to support it through legitimate channels rather than treating adult doujin manga as something that should automatically be available for free.
Manno Says His Manga Takes Hundreds of Hours to Create
Manno used his own working conditions to explain why piracy can be especially damaging to independent artists. He said producing a single chapter can require hundreds of hours, with his workload becoming particularly intense when preparing new material for events such as Comiket.
According to the report, Manno has worked 14-hour days during these periods and has pushed himself to the point of experiencing back pain. His concern is that readers can consume work requiring months of effort in a matter of minutes, before moving on without contributing to the creator who produced it.
The artist also said his series has surpassed one million copies in sales, allowing him to leave his previous job and concentrate on manga full-time. However, he emphasized that success does not mean independent doujin creators have an easy production process.
The Creator Says Work Has Changed How He Experiences Adult Media
Manno also described how intensely he has become involved in his creative process. He said that even when watching adult entertainment during his personal time, he finds himself analyzing elements that could potentially be useful for his own work.
Instead of simply consuming the material for entertainment, he said his mind automatically focuses on things such as composition, storytelling and ideas that could be adapted into his manga. He described this as another example of how closely his professional and personal life have become connected.
Ultimately, Manno’s message was directed beyond his own work. He argued that piracy can contribute to an environment where readers begin assuming adult doujin manga should always be free, potentially making it harder for independent creators to continue producing new work.
He therefore encouraged fans to support artists whenever they can and within their means. His comments highlight a broader issue affecting creators who handle much of the writing, illustration and production process themselves: legitimate purchases can directly contribute to their ability to keep creating.
