EtherFuture [EF] is an independent creative circle existing to impact and inspire fresh ideas through dynamic artistic prowess, and original story concepts. We currently specialize in:
- Doujinshi Production
- Dynamic Illustrations
- Customized Commissions
DoujinPress & Flash Flair at SacAnime
Our friends at DoujinPress will be featuring our unconventional, Pokemon B/W action-yuri doujinshi short, Flash Flair, among other cute and stunning titles, at another exciting West-coast anime con, SacAnime, being held from January 13-15. As this is is a great opportunity to gain further exposure for our work on the other coastline, we're more than happy to share the ...
Time-Lapsed Comiket 81 Lines
Crunchyroll reported on the massive turnout (~500,000 attendees) at the largest doujinshi event in the world, Comiket 81, December 29-31st. Though not so much about the turnout as how crazy orderly the staff managed to herd everyone inside! The two videos [Day 1] & [Day 3] are only about six minutes in total, but if you enjoy time-lapse videos ...
Tenshi-Oni: Angels, Demons, Mikos, & iPhones
Over at Chuck's Anime Shrine, they (or he?) have begun developing a original game app called Tenshi-Oni for the iPhone mobile platform. The game's concept and heroine is based around the history of the website's shrine maiden mascot, Fumi, who has the ability to transform into both an Angel and Demon form due to spirits within a mysterious shrine. A ...
SOPA, Doujinshi, and US: A Brief Message
As a creator of both fan and original manga doujinshi, I've kept quiet about this long enough. If you're an American, then this pertains to you. If you're not an American, if SOPA passes, it could very well pertain to you in the coming years if other countries deem America to be a proven example. Let it be known that ...
Fall 2011 Update
EtherFuture's mascot, ARI | Illus: KOU Two months have come and gone for everyone, including us here at EtherFuture. I wouldn't be surprised if you took our silence as a negative sign, but the truth is that much has been going on behind the scenes. Reorganizing how we collaborate & produce work. Refining our vision and goals in the long and ...
Otaku-VerseZero & Doujinshi in Akihabara
Years before EtherFuture or doujinshi were ever a thought in my mind, I was reading essays by Patrick Macias and learning about Japanese culture with his and others as my channels. This guy is one of the most hard-working advocates for bridging the gap between Japan and America pop-cultures and really knows his "otaku" trivia and history. With that in mind, ...
Defining Doujinshi: A Brief Consideration
EtherFuture's initial foundation is in manga-type doujinshi (or fanzines). We've been aware that the term "doujinshi" isn't just an end-all term and should be used properly. The definition that I personally have been going by is: An amateur, self-produced work (e.g. fanzine, artbooks, games, music) distributed by the artist(s) themselves. Though I believe that is a proper, universal definition (Wikipedia's first sentence ...
