What Tags Identify Dbd Adult Fan Art On Pixiv?

I still get excited digging through tags on Pixiv when I'm in a mood for something edgier from 'Dead by Daylight' fandom. A practical route I use is to combine the game's title tag with explicit-content markers. Common signals are 'R-18' (general adult-only content) and 'R-18G' (adult plus graphic/gore). Japanese equivalents you'll see a lot are '18禁', '成人向け', or simply 'R18'. Pair those with 'Dead by Daylight' (sometimes 'dead-by-daylight' or 'deadbydaylight') and the character name — both English and Japanese forms — like 'The Nurse'/'ナース' or 'Meg Thomas'/'メグ・トーマス'.

Artists also tag by role/type, so adding 'killer', 'survivor', 'キラー', or 'サバイバー' helps narrow results. Other shorthand and slang exist: 'エロ' (ero) for erotic, '性描写' for sexual depiction, and sometimes plain 'adult' or 'mature'. Be aware that some creators intentionally avoid explicit tags to keep work searchable in mixed spaces, so you might spot suggestive pieces under broader tags like 'fanart' or 'illustration'. Personally, I mix English and Japanese tags and then toggle Pixiv's R-18 filter depending on mood — it’s a quick way to sift through everything without missing hidden gems.

I tend to be straightforward: look for 'R-18' and 'R-18G' plus 'Dead by Daylight' (or 'deadbydaylight'/'dbd') and add character names in either language. Common Japanese search terms include '18禁', '成人向け', and 'エロ'. Some creators will also use 'mature' or 'adult' in English. If you're trying to avoid gore, skip 'R-18G' and stick to 'R-18' and character tags. Personally, I often bookmark and follow artists instead of repeating searches, because their tag habits make future finds much easier.

When I'm casually browsing late at night, my quick method is to search the game's core tag and then tack on adult markers. For 'Dead by Daylight' that looks like 'deadbydaylight' or simply 'dbd' plus 'R-18' or '18禁'. If I want gore-heavy material I add 'R-18G'. Many creators use both English and Japanese tags, so I’ll try 'ナース' for 'The Nurse' or 'ハントレス' for 'the huntress alongside 'R-18' to catch more results.

Also, Pixiv sometimes hides mature work behind content filters, so check your account settings if you’re not seeing expected results. Some pieces are labeled with euphemisms such as 'mature', 'adult', or 'erotic' instead of explicit Japanese tags, so it's worth experimenting. I tend to follow a handful of artists once I find styles I like, since their tag patterns are consistent and make future discovery painless — saves time and keeps my feed full of things I actually enjoy.

Lately I've been more methodical: I translate a character name into Japanese, then run a few combined searches. For instance, searching 'ナース R-18' or 'Meg Thomas 18禁' tends to surface adult illustrations tied to specific characters from 'Dead by Daylight'. Beyond the obvious 'R-18' and 'R-18G', watch for '成人向け', '18禁', and casual shorthand like 'エロ'. Some creators will also use English-only tags like 'adult' or 'mature'—especially when their audience is international—so I flip between English and Japanese searches to be thorough.

A couple of practical notes I keep in mind: Pixiv’s sorting and popularity filters can hide newer work, and some artists intentionally avoid explicit tags to keep pieces in galleries where fans of general fan art will see them. I usually scan artist profiles and follow tags they repeatedly use; that way the next time I want similar content, it’s already aggregated in my feed, which is much nicer than starting from scratch every time.

I tend to be a picky collector, so my search strategy is a bit of a ritual: always start with 'Dead by Daylight' (or 'dbd'/'deadbydaylight') and immediately add 'R-18' for adult content. If I want gore, I include 'R-18G'. I also try Japanese tags like '18禁', '成人向け', and 'エロ' because many Japanese artists prefer those. Then I add character tags — both English and Japanese versions — to pinpoint who I want to see.

Another trick I use is checking the artist’s other works and their typical tag set; a tag pattern becomes a breadcrumb trail. Pixiv’s filters can be finicky, so toggling the mature content view and mixing language searches gives me the best results. It takes a little patience, but once you build a short list of reliable artists, discovery becomes way more enjoyable — I still love how varied the styles can be.