Finding Family 10 – Update #1
Hello everyone!
I'm happy to finally share the first update of Finding Family Chapter 10!
Thank you so much for your patience and continued support during the break!
Chapter 9 ended with an unexpected turn at the homecoming ceremony. Chapter 10 picks up from there, following Charr and the family as they face what comes next.
This is a particularly important chapter for Charr, and I've spent a lot of time preparing the story and working out the details. I hope you'll enjoy seeing how everything unfolds!
As previously announced, Chapter 10 will be released in 16 parts, with new updates on the second Saturday of each month. The next update is scheduled for November 14.
A Note About Adult Content
Starting with Chapter 10, adult scenes in the English edition will use the same mosaic censorship as the Japanese edition.
I'll also be gradually updating older works in the Patreon Shop and archives to follow the same standards.
I've decided to make this change so I can continue creating and sharing Finding Family with peace of mind.
Thank you for your understanding!
A quick note about the mosaics:
I've received a few questions about whether uncensored versions will be available on other platforms.
The main reason for this change isn't Patreon itself. Since I'm based in Japan, I also need to consider Japanese legal restrictions on explicit content. So switching to another platform wouldn't really solve the issue.
I plan to use mosaics in my explicit artwork from now on, and I don't have any plans to offer uncensored versions elsewhere.
I know this is disappointing, and honestly, it's frustrating for me too. It wasn't an easy decision, but I hope you can understand. Thank you for your continued support!
Notice: Older posts are removed after about three months. Update #10 and #11 are next in line for deletion in the coming weeks, so please save any files you'd like to keep.
Thank you again for sticking with Finding Family!
I'm excited to finally begin Chapter 10, and I hope you'll enjoy the journey ahead! 🥰
Comments (31)
I'm sorry, but being unable to see your art uncensored is hugely disappointing. While I understand it seems to be out of your control, it's a huge step backward. Mosaic censoring is just an objectively worse experience imho.
'Finding Family' is probably the only stable thing in my life right now (I'm not exaggerating 😭). You're the only creator I'm subscribed to on Patreon, and whenever I see a notification from my favorite artist pop up on my phone, it instantly makes my entire day. 🥹 Maririn, I think your readers will eventually understand the changes you've decided to implement, not because you wanted to, but because you HAD to in order to keep creating, make people happy on this and other platforms, and essentially make a living out of it. It all sounds more than reasonable to me. I've looked into the issue a bit, and apparently, Article 175 of Japan's Penal Code restricts the distribution and public display of material legally classified as "obscene," including certain digital content. It's such a shame that these legal restrictions can complicate things for artists trying to share their work. 😭 The only solution I can see is making both of you SUPER successful so you and Alex can move to the States and you can post NSFW content without any restrictions (I'm joking, of course... but who knows? 👀). I'm genuinely invested in this comic series. I really want to see Elias and Coal mature together and discover how their relationship develops, along with the journeys of all the other characters. I love them all so much! And honestly, I think those of us who've been enjoying your work for so long will stick around until the very end, regardless of these changes. We're here for the story and the characters, after all. 🫶 So, best of luck to you and Alex, Maririn! がんばれ！💕😺✨ P.S. That beginning was ABSOLUTELY EVIL. 💀 But I'm so glad Charr was okay after all!
Oh wow, your comment really touched my heart! Knowing that Finding Family brings happiness to your everyday life means so much to me. I'm especially grateful that you took the time to look up Article 175 and understand the challenges artists in Japan face. It really means a lot to have someone understand the situation I'm in. This wasn't an easy decision for me, so your kindness and support are incredibly encouraging. And haha, imagine me moving to the States and working alongside Alexei there! That would be quite an adventure! What makes me happiest is knowing how much you love the story and characters. I've spent so many years bringing them to life, and hearing that you want to follow their journeys to the very end is incredibly rewarding. Comments like yours remind me why I love creating comics, even when things get difficult. Thank you so much for being here and supporting us! ありがとう！🥹💕💕 P.S. Haha, I admit that opening was a little evil! Sorry for the scare!
They’re alive 😩😩😩
Yes, they are! 😭 I'm so glad you care about them so much! Thanks for reading!
How long do we have to purchase and download the uncensored versions in the Patreon store before they are replaced with the new censored versions?
I haven't set a specific deadline. I'll be replacing the older versions gradually as I work through them, so there's no fixed schedule. If there are any uncensored versions you'd like to keep, I'd recommend downloading them while they're still available. Thanks for understanding!
Yay, Char is alive! I'm glad that Coal wasn't going to get bad news.
Yes! Coal has already been through so much, so I'm glad he didn't have to face that kind of heartbreak. Thanks for caring about him!
do japanese not have a way to petition their government on their archaic laws. I've been following forever, and the mosaic just keeps getting worse. stand up for yourselves, please. orz (not that canadians aren't overly compliant either, but we at least don't feel so repressed).
Thanks for following my work for so long! I understand your frustration, and I feel it too. I actually think things used to be more permissive in some ways, and restrictions on adult content seem to be getting tighter worldwide, not just in Japan. On the other hand, I think Japan also has some creative freedoms that aren't always found in Western countries. Personally, I'm not really the type to fight against society's rules. I'd rather find ways to keep creating within the society I live in. It can be frustrating, but I still love what I do and want to keep doing it! Thanks for caring and sharing your thoughts!
Nice to see you posting again! And I agree with everyone else, what a start to this chapter. Had me stressing out lol
Thank you! It's great to be back! Haha, I didn't expect the opening to give everyone quite such a scare! I'm really happy to be sharing the story with you all again!
Oh man you got me worried during the first few pages lol. Really loving this new chapter. Can’t wait to see where it goes. :)
Haha thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying the new chapter! I hope you'll love what's coming next too!
I'm not complaining, firstly because of the patreon price (very cheap), so I feel I have no right to comment on your art hahaha But I do love your art, give me more Charr x Tobias please!!!!
Haha, of course you're always welcome to share your thoughts, regardless of the price! Thank you so much for supporting my work! And don't worry, there's still plenty more to come for Charr and Tobias!
: O The beginning of this chapter really got to me. How my heart raced so much. Somehow, I have the strangest feeling there are more bad news coming. Hopefully just my thoughts. Meanwhile, I wish a happy welcome back from your vacation, I hope you had a great rest and spend time with your loved ones.
Haha, looks like the opening had quite an impact! I won't spoil what's coming next, but I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the story! And thank you so much for the warm welcome back! Honestly, it was less of a vacation and more of a race to get the next chapter ready, Haha. It was a lot of work, but I really enjoyed it. And I'm so happy to be chatting again with kind readers like you!
Major good twist there. I can't wait to see them process what has happened and how they work through it as a family 😌
Thank you! That's exactly what I wanted to explore in this chapter! I'm really happy you're looking forward to it! 😆
Oh thank god that start almost get me lol
Haha glad you enjoyed the twist!
Hi there 😊 May I ask, whilst others are saying about a non-mosiac version, is it possible that you may explore ways to sell a non-mosiac version on other platforms?
Hi! I'm planning to use mosaics for all my adult content from now on, so I don't have any plans to offer non-mosaic versions elsewhere. I totally understand how you feel. It's frustrating for me too, but times are changing... I hope you can understand! 🥲
Is there a chance of purchasing the noncensored version by the end or will all your art now have to be censored?
I'm planning to use mosaics for all my adult content from now on, so I don't have any plans to release non-mosaic versions later. It's a frustrating decision for me too, but as an artist based in Japan, I have to consider the legal restrictions here as well. I hope you can understand!
Will there be non-mosaic versions available? Kinda bummer to have a read and see ‘smudges’ to your wonderful art and storytelling — one of the reasons why I stuck for years to a Patreon subscription with you. Gumroad perhaps where the chapters are available without the smudgy mosaics?
I believe Gumraod no longer allows NSFW content on the platform,
Oh hello Casket!!! Seriously, what a really great way to start the chapter!
Haha, glad you liked the opening! Thanks so much!