Shimahara
Description
Shimahara, also known by the numerical name 40hara, is the original creator behind the multimedia franchise Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai, often abbreviated as IyaPan. This project began as a doujin (self-published) series from Shimahara's circle, Animal Machine, before expanding into anime and manga adaptations.
Shimahara is credited as the original creator and original character designer for the anime adaptations of IyaPan. In the production of the anime series, their role extended to providing overall supervision. The franchise is notable for originating from the doujin market, a significant sector of Japan's fan-driven creative economy where creators produce and sell their own works independently. The project gained considerable commercial success, reportedly selling over 70,000 copies of its print materials, which include illustration collections, photo books, and manga.
The anime adaptation of Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai is a series of short OVA (Original Video Animation) episodes. The first season was released starting in July 2018, with subsequent seasons, including Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai 2 and Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R, following thereafter. The production was handled by UWAN Pictures and directed by Saya Fukase. The anime carries an 18+ age rating in Japan, reflecting the mature content of the source material.
Beyond the anime, the IyaPan franchise has expanded into other media. A manga adaptation began publication, with Shimahara listed as the original creator and Shin Araki as the writer. This manga was published by Shueisha under their Young Jump Comics imprint starting in 2019. A light novel has also been produced in collaboration with author Ryou Uehara.
The artistic identity of Shimahara is defined by a specific and highly recognizable concept. The IyaPan project is built around a single premise: young women displaying their underwear while looking at the viewer with an expression of disgust or loathing. This central theme has remained consistent across all iterations of the franchise, from the original illustrations and photo collections to the animated shorts and published manga. The project's title translates to I Want You to Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear, which directly states its core artistic and narrative concept.
Shimahara is credited as the original creator and original character designer for the anime adaptations of IyaPan. In the production of the anime series, their role extended to providing overall supervision. The franchise is notable for originating from the doujin market, a significant sector of Japan's fan-driven creative economy where creators produce and sell their own works independently. The project gained considerable commercial success, reportedly selling over 70,000 copies of its print materials, which include illustration collections, photo books, and manga.
The anime adaptation of Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai is a series of short OVA (Original Video Animation) episodes. The first season was released starting in July 2018, with subsequent seasons, including Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai 2 and Iya na Kao Sare Nagara Opantsu Misete Moraitai R, following thereafter. The production was handled by UWAN Pictures and directed by Saya Fukase. The anime carries an 18+ age rating in Japan, reflecting the mature content of the source material.
Beyond the anime, the IyaPan franchise has expanded into other media. A manga adaptation began publication, with Shimahara listed as the original creator and Shin Araki as the writer. This manga was published by Shueisha under their Young Jump Comics imprint starting in 2019. A light novel has also been produced in collaboration with author Ryou Uehara.
The artistic identity of Shimahara is defined by a specific and highly recognizable concept. The IyaPan project is built around a single premise: young women displaying their underwear while looking at the viewer with an expression of disgust or loathing. This central theme has remained consistent across all iterations of the franchise, from the original illustrations and photo collections to the animated shorts and published manga. The project's title translates to I Want You to Make a Disgusted Face and Show Me Your Underwear, which directly states its core artistic and narrative concept.
Works
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