The Mania-Mangaka ML is a forum for the discussion of "mania-oriented" mangaka and doujinshika of Japan and their works, both professional and amateur. Treatment of the "mania" industry and fandom is also welcome.

These "mania-muki" artists, predominantly women, all have relatively small, albeit deeply-devoted, followings, and many treat similar themes (such as fantasy, same-gender romance, and sci-fi). Though their work may be found primarily amidst the doujinshi (independent publication, fanzine) scene, many have expanded into commercial and occasionally mainstream publications. Some of the most famous artists to have made the cross are: CLAMP, Ozaki Minami, Itsuki Natsumi, Kouga Yun, Tachibana Kaimu, Mizuki Ken, Sano Masaki/Watanabe Kyo, Kodaka Kazuma, Arina Toshimi, Ozaki Yoshimi, Minami Megumu, and Narushima Yuri. Publications such as Wings, June, and Asuka specialize in the works of the "mania-muki" artists.

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