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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Akihabara_August_2014_07.JPG|thumb|Akihabara_August_2014_07]] [[file:The_kanji_for_Hentai.svg|right|thumb|The_kanji_for_Hentai]] [[file:Male_homosexual_couple_Hentai_shiryō.jpg|right|thumb|Male_homosexual_couple_Hentai_shiryō]] [[file:Lolicon_Sample.png|thumb|Lolicon_Sample]] [[file:Hentai_-_yuuree.jpg|thumb|Hentai_-_yuuree]] [[file:Powell's_Hentai_Sign.jpg|thumb|Powell's_Hentai_Sign]] [[file:Lesson_1_Private_Tutor.jpg|thumb|Lesson_1_Private_Tutor]] '''Hentai''' (変態 or へんたい) is a term used in [[Japan]] to describe a genre of [[anime]] and [[manga]] that features overtly sexualized characters and sexually explicit scenes. The word "hentai" itself means "pervert" or "perversion" in Japanese, and it is used in the West to refer to sexually explicit or pornographic anime and manga.<br />
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==History==<br />
The origins of hentai can be traced back to early [[Japanese art]] and [[erotic literature]]. During the [[Edo period]], erotic woodblock prints known as [[shunga]] were popular. These prints often depicted explicit sexual scenes and were considered a form of entertainment. The modern concept of hentai began to take shape in the 20th century with the rise of [[manga]] and [[anime]] as popular forms of entertainment.<br />
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==Genres and Themes==<br />
Hentai encompasses a wide range of genres and themes, often mirroring those found in non-explicit anime and manga. Common themes include [[romance]], [[fantasy]], [[science fiction]], and [[horror]]. Subgenres of hentai include:<br />
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* [[Yaoi]]: Male-male relationships<br />
* [[Yuri]]: Female-female relationships<br />
* [[Tentacle erotica]]: A subgenre involving tentacled creatures<br />
* [[Futanari]]: Characters with both male and female sexual characteristics<br />
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==Cultural Impact==<br />
Hentai has had a significant impact on both Japanese and global pop culture. It has influenced various forms of media, including [[video games]], [[visual novels]], and [[doujinshi]] (self-published works). Despite its popularity, hentai is often subject to censorship and legal restrictions in various countries.<br />
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==Controversies==<br />
Hentai is a controversial genre due to its explicit content and the depiction of taboo subjects. Critics argue that it can contribute to the objectification of women and the normalization of sexual violence. Supporters, however, claim that it is a form of artistic expression and fantasy that should not be censored.<br />
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==Related Pages==<br />
* [[Anime]]<br />
* [[Manga]]<br />
* [[Ecchi]]<br />
* [[Doujinshi]]<br />
* [[Yaoi]]<br />
* [[Yuri]]<br />
* [[Tentacle erotica]]<br />
* [[Futanari]]<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Japanese art]]<br />
* [[Erotic literature]]<br />
* [[Edo period]]<br />
* [[Visual novels]]<br />
* [[Video games]]<br />
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[[Category:Anime and manga genres]]<br />
[[Category:Japanese culture]]<br />
[[Category:Erotica]]<br />
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