doujin
what it is
Dōjin music, also called otokei dōjin in Japan, is a sub-category of dōjin activity. Dōjin are non-official self-published Japanese works which can be based on official products or completely original creations. Dōjin music isn't a musical genre in itself but is indicative of a particular publishing way, like the term "indie" would be.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make doujin a playlist
turn these 24 artists into something you can press play on.
✦ nearby genres
questions
What is doujin?
Dōjin music, also called otokei dōjin in Japan, is a sub-category of dōjin activity. Dōjin are non-official self-published Japanese works which can be based on official products or completely original creations. Dōjin music isn't a musical genre in itself but is indicative of a particular publishing way, like the term "indie" would be.
What are good doujin albums to start with?
Try emulation by stargaze shelter, #D3V1L by ETIA., 大東亜聖戦記 by IRON ATTACK!, and ひぐらしのなく頃に奏 by DEQUAR.
Who are some women making doujin?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/doujin/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making doujin, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19