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: This research analyzes the value conflicts and ethical considerations of using online fan fiction and art as research data, specifically looking at the boundaries between public and private information on Pixiv and DeviantART.
: A more recent study focusing on the "crowding out" effect of AI tools. It found that while comic artists remained relatively stable due to the need for stylistic consistency, individual illustrators saw a decline in post uploads following the launch of AI features. Fanart from Pixiv
Several academic papers analyze the culture and technical impact of fan art on Pixiv. Here are prominent research papers and articles that explore the platform's role in the global art community: : This research analyzes the value conflicts and
: Published in the Electronic Journal of Contemporary Japanese Studies , this paper explores Pixiv through cultural, historical, and politico-economic lenses. It discusses how users communicate via visual media and examines the platform's relationship with traditional Japanese dōjinshi (fan comic) culture and the "gift economy". Several academic papers analyze the culture and technical
: This paper suggests that manga fan art practices on platforms like Pixiv can impact pedagogy and nurture youth creativity. It highlights how readers engage in "what if" creative thinking through their art.
: This empirical study investigates how AI-generated content (AIGC) has altered the Pixiv ecosystem. Researchers analyzed a dataset of 15.2 million artworks to measure changes in content creation and consumption patterns, noting a significant increase in total uploads but a decline in human-generated registrations.