If you were to look at Western media, you’d see that its influences are felt worldwide. While most countries have their own creative outlets, Western movies, TV shows, and comics are widespread and ubiquitous.
However, as influential as Western media is on other countries, it’s also a mixture of different elements from various cultures. One nation that has had an immeasurable influence on the West is Japan. Japanese culture is widespread, and it goes well beyond anime and manga.
Let’s dive into the various ways that Japanese elements have entered the mainstream in the West and what that means for consumers. We’ll look at everything from modern anime classics like Dragonball Z to VR porn hentai.
A Brief History of Japan and the United States
Before World War II, Japan was an imperial power with a world-class navy and an emperor who ruled with an iron fist. Japanese territorial expansion in the 20s and 30s was partially responsible for the war, as troops took over islands in the Pacific Ocean and territories that once belonged to other nations (i.e., Shanghai and Singapore). Obviously, Japan was eventually defeated, leaving the once-mighty country in ruins.
After the war, the United States was charged with helping Japan rebuild itself from the (literal) ground up. The two nations developed an intense relationship, although it was very one-sided at first. Over the years, as Japan has reclaimed its sovereignty and identity, it has stopped relying so heavily on US interests. Still, this bond between the countries remains strong, and open trade is a cornerstone of this relationship.
Japanese Pop Culture
When it comes to media, Japan is mainly known for one thing – anime. As a result, tons of anime shows and movies are available, and an entire subsection of people who love to devour all things anime. Offshoots of this pop culture foundation include manga (i.e., Japanese comic books) and hentai (XXX-rated anime).
The influences of anime are felt outside of these shows, particularly with Western adaptations of Japanese source material. Examples include Pacific Rim (which borrows heavily from Japanese kaiju stories), monster movies like Cloverfield and Godzilla, and even superhero movies. Many anime shows like One-Punch Man, Dragonball Z, and Astro Boy paved the way for Hollywood’s obsession with superpowered beings saving (or destroying) the world repeatedly.
Ironically, although Japan’s fingerprints are on so many Western properties, actual Japanese content is often seen as “nerdy” or “childish.” Those who watch anime regularly are not exactly popular, even though some of the shows they watch have storylines that would wow audiences of the next MCU film.
Japanese Cartoons and Adult Entertainment
With the popularity of anime, it makes sense that artists and filmmakers would turn their attention to X-rated entertainment. After all, anime fans probably want to see their favorite characters get it on with each other, so it’s only natural for hentai to thrive.
These days, there are several varieties of hentai, and the genre has tons of fetish content to fulfill every desire. Users can watch busty women get plowed by men, other women, or tentacle monsters. Oddly enough, Japan’s censorship laws were put in place by Americans during the reconstruction period, so US-based fans can thank their government for looking at pixels when masturbating.
But why is hentai so appealing, and how has it entered the mainstream? Not long ago, the word “hentai” wasn’t known outside of specific chat forums and adult websites. These days, hentai is much more widespread to the point where most people are at least familiar with the term, even if they haven’t seen any content.
Thankfully, hentai is becoming more mainstream, especially as sites like SexLikeReal offer VR scenes with hot anime characters. So, those who want to partake have plenty of options. Also, now that CGI is much more affordable, it’s never been easier to take users on a ride they won’t forget.
Overall, VR porn anime is here to stay.
