Gaou Doujin Based on Real Story Resurfaces After Shocking Confession

A Gaou doujin based on real story is now under heavy scrutiny after fans connected its disturbing plot to the illustrator’s recent scandal involving a minor. Originally released in 2019, the doujin titled FANBOX Art Collection Vol.1 depicted an adult artist engaging in a relationship with a high school girl—mirroring what the artist recently admitted to in real life.

Gaou’s Fall from the Industry

Gaou was once a well-known figure in the anime and light novel world. He worked on Girumasu (officially Guild no Uketsukejou desu ga, Zangyou wa Iya nanode Boss wo Solo Toubatsu Shiyou to Omoimasu), contributed character designs to major VTubers like Minato Aqua and Sakuna Yuki, and illustrated art for several light novels and games.

But his career came crashing down when it was revealed he had intimate relations with a girl when she was just 14 years old, and again later at 17. This led to publishers and companies cutting ties with him. Dengeki Bunko, for instance, announced they will replace him as the illustrator for Girumasu starting with volume 9.

2019 Doujin Based on Real Story!

Em 2019 Gaou lançou o “FANBOX Art Collection Vol.1” que contem uma historinha aonde um ilustrador acabou conhecendo uma garota colegial pela internet, eles trocam mensagens e logo eles se encontram e decidem ter relações intimas! Igualzinho a história de Gaou com a garota de 14 anos.

What stunned fans was Gaou’s own afterword in the doujin, which adds disturbing context:

“Ayaka-chan’s father is a cheater, and her mother has been ill since she was young. Living in such an unstable home, she grew up not knowing where her next meal would come from. Sadly, that situation is more common now than we want to believe.

You see girls like her on social media all the time. Growing up in those environments leaves a hole in their hearts… a hole that an old man is more than happy to fill with his d***. The sad truth is that these girls crave love and sex. They probably don’t even enjoy the act that much.”

I didn’t watch Korekore’s live, but according to those who watched, they know that Gaou appeared on the live and admitted his guilt, he said that this doujin was based on real events with the girl in question! Obviously I need to watch it and confirm this.

Public Reactions to Gaou’s Doujin and Confession

Here are some translated reactions from Japanese social media:

• “This is literally grooming.”

• “He said during the livestream that he based it on the real girl. Disgusting.”

• “I got chills reading this. This is beyond fiction—it’s criminal.”

• “He knew exactly what he was doing. This is not defensible.”

• “If this is true, he needs to be arrested. This guy is a sociopath.”

• “Using broken families to prey on girls is pure evil. No excuse.”

Gaou’s situation is getting worse and worse! It’s insane to think that this Gaou doujin is based on real events!

via Você Sabia Anime