Among the more elusive imprints of the late 1970s, Corporation Shameless represents a very compelling case study in early female-led fan production networks in Tokyo. Operated by high school–aged fujoshi, many of whom went to Fujizono Junior High School and Wako High School, the circle was very important in the wake of BL and yaoi production for SF and Mecha works. With a focus particularly on Tōshō Daimos and Mobile Suit Gundam, this particular issue features very strong manuscripts from artists who'd go on to be even more famous.

This specific issue is notable not only for its rarity but for its material sophistication. As a “copy book” (i.e., a photocopied dōjinshi), it nonetheless exhibits unusually high production values, including the use of quality paper stock comparable to commercially distributed pocket-format manga of the period. Such attention to materiality challenges prevailing assumptions about the ephemerality and technical limitations of late 1970s amateur print culture. The volume’s substantial length, exceeding 100 pages, further underscores the ambitious scope of the project.

Equally significant is the imprint’s participatory production model. Contributions appear to have been solicited through a lottery-like system among subscribers and club members, suggesting an early form of structured fan engagement that both democratized authorship and fostered a collective investment in the publication’s outcome. This model likely contributed to the consistency and scale of the work, positioning Corporation Shameless as an early precursor to more formalized fan publishing ecosystems.

Following the dissolution of the circle, several contributors transitioned into other influential dōjinshi and semi-professional imprints, including NORMAL and the P.L.O. Notably, artists such as Shiohashi (also known as Shio Ai) exemplify this trajectory, bridging the gap between amateur fan production and more established creative networks.

Additionals:

The imprint itself is sometimes slated as 'Shameleii' on most auction sites, but it can be either or. This particular volume also mentions Project UNGEA, which was a fan animation created by the circle I.V.A.

This particular book was slated to be published in October of 1979, but due to organizational efforts and one of the staff members collapsing due to exhaustion, the book was simultaneously released with their other Winter Comiket release that same year.

"This is our first extra/bonus issue… But right from the beginning things went badly. The manuscript got messed up,
and Nakajima-kun collapsed from exhaustion…

Because of that, the planned release date kept getting pushed back,
and the issue that was supposed to be released at the end of October has only now finally appeared.

We are truly, truly sorry.

— Mori Ryūki (森流希)

Sorry!!
From the entire staff

Dear readers,

The headquarters address has been changed as listed below.
Please take note.

Publication Information

CORPORATION SHAMELESS Oni-Busa Extra Issue

Responsible Publisher:
Mori Ryūki

Assistance:
Staff members and club members

Printing:
Bunseisha Printing

The address was used many times for a variety of publications linked to the group proper.

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This makes for my 300th upload on the web proper. Thanks everyone who has supported me throughout the years, both with encouragement and financial assistance, to preserve these works and bring them back into circulation. I put a lot of importance on my curatorial work, and what was once a simple hobby has lead me to even preserving works that are now in the National Diet. Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart!

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You can read the concurrent volume that came out with this one, too:

https://e-hentai.org/g/3121899/5fb8cb6718/

For alt torrents/DLs:

https://archive.org/details/corporation-shameless-special-issue-1979

Last edited on 28 March 2026, 22:53.

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