In recent weeks, A comment posted by an erotic artist on the DLsite platform generated a large number of discussions and went viral on Japanese social media.. The comment in question, posted alongside a screenshot showing nearly 16,000 digital copies of his works sold, reveals that the author has raised over 6 million yen, which is equivalent to over $43,000.

The message accompanying the image said: «Even at my level, just drawing a few illustrations, we're talking about a multi-million dollar world. Plus, as you continue to sell consistently, the money keeps coming in indefinitely. It's better to be an illustrator than to work as a salaried employee.».

The comment triggered a torrent of reactions among internet users, many of whom expressed surprise at the amount of money an illustrator can make in the erotic content marketand others shared their own experiences and opinions about the industry. User comments reflect a mix of admiration and skepticismSome of the notable comments include:

• «This clearly requires above-average talent.».
• «What luck. I've never drawn a manga or an illustration, but I have a lot of confidence in my imagination. Maybe with AI I could achieve that.».
• «I once joined the Pixiv rankings, but the illustrations I wanted to draw weren't the ones I liked, so I got tired of chasing popularity and gave up. When I stopped, I felt incredibly liberated.».
• «I don't think there are even 1% of the artists who sell more than 10,000 copies».
• «Taxes must be a problem. I don't think drawing erotic illustrations generates many deductible expenses.».
• «With oversupply and fierce competition, it seems difficult for aspiring artists to make money in this field.».
• «It's true that some artists don't make much money from erotic manga, but they use major magazines like 'Comic Kairakuten' as a springboard to later make a fortune with doujin CG collections.».
• «It's true that if you're a good illustrator you can easily make a lot of money, but reaching that level of skill is extremely difficult.».

The impact of this comment Not only did it spark debate about the viability of pursuing erotic art, but it also highlighted the harsh realities of the industry, where competition is intense and success isn't always guaranteed. However, this particular artist's success demonstrates that, with skill and perseverance, it's possible to achieve impressive numbers in a niche market.

Source: Otakomu