This thesis investigates Japan’s normalization of pedophilia via the proliferation of popular culture and media. This analysis will begin by looking at historical examples of pedophilia, specifically focusing on chigo in Medieval Japanese Buddhism, wakashu in Edo Period pleasure quarters, and the spread of soft power diplomacy after World War II.

This phenomenon will also be viewed in the modern context by discussing lolicon in Japanese media and advertising, idol culture in the Japanese music industry, the JK business, and “real” child pornography. The ways that Japan benefits from this culture economically and politically will also be investigated.

Finally, this thesis will take into consideration the opinions of those who do not see these media forms as morally reprehensible, and consider the ways this phenomenon may or may not endanger children in real life.

Currently reading through this. Thought I'd share.

  • Cromalin [she/her]
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    2 years ago

    here are 2 of the characters that the anime gets horny over. the link is just a picture of the characters, not in any situations, but they are both clearly about 9 years old at the oldest (though one of them is an immortal dragon yadda yadda yadda).

    i haven't seen it, but apparently the gross shit takes a little while to get going and it starts as a genuinely good story about adult lesbians, so i can see how your daughter would start it