Was the "SF, lolicon, and secondary con" shown to young people by Azuma Hideo on the eve of the "Emperor of Lolicon" the birth of otaku culture? | Shueisha Online | Chew the news seriously

Was the "SF, lolicon, and secondary con" shown to young people by Azuma Hideo on the eve of the "Emperor of Lolicon" the birth of otaku culture? | Shueisha Online | Chew the news seriously
Sci-fi as a boy's dream, and Bishoujo Azuma Hideo began to resist editors' encouragement of easy-to-understand stories and trends, and the work of major shonen weekly manga magazines decreased. On the other hand, by expressing his taste strongly, Azuma's works became popular with enthusiasts, and requests and attention from minor magazines increased. In the late 70s and early 80s......

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