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The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife, a 19th century shunga woodcut

Hentai is a Japanese word that can be used to mean "metamorphosis" or "abnormality". In Japan "hentai" has a strong negative connotation, and is commonly used to mean "sexually perverted". The term is used as slang for sexually explicit or pornographic comics and animation, particularly Japanese anime, manga and computer games (see Japanese pornography).

In Japan, sexually explicit material is more often referred to as "jū hachi kin" (18禁; prohibited for sale to persons under 18), "ecchi/Hentai anime" (sexual/pornographic anime), "seinen" (成年; adult, not to be confused with 青年 young adult), or with the prefix "ero-" (derived from "erotic").

Hentai anime and manga allow elements of sexual fantasy to be represented in ways that would be impossible to film. This may include portrayals of sexual acts which are physically impossible, unacceptable in society, or run counter to social norms. Examples would include bukkake and group sex. Other forms of extreme sexual activity found in Hentai anime and manga include bondage, creatures with tentacles, or other fetishes. Western audiences gained exposure to Hentai anime and manga primarily through the Internet. (read more . . . )