You must have noticed in current anime, novels, and manga the amount of incestuous content present in the stories. Not only in erotic works, but also in children’s and youth works, you always find a passion or fetish for younger sisters.
Why does Japan allow anime of this kind? How did this genre become popular? How does Japan really view incest? We will answer these questions through this article.
Although Japan is very traditional, it is quite open when it comes to sexuality, probably due to the absence of Christian religions in the country. Even in Shintoism, the Japanese believe that it was an incestuous relationship that gave rise to the country.
In feudal Japan, the lack of freedom led families to grow incestuously. Clans traditionally encouraged relationships between cousins to perpetuate family dynasties. If a father was widowed, he would normally marry his daughter.
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How does Japan view incest?
It was only with the westernization of Japan that the practice of incest was prohibited in the country. Genetic researchers discovered that incest causes various problems in human DNA.
A law against incest was created, but it was abolished in 1881, giving freedom to consensual incest. However, the Civil Code of Japan does not allow marriage between relatives. Socially, incest in Japan is strongly stigmatized.
After globalization, this type of relationship became uncommon. This topic is not often addressed in Japan. The Japanese do not have an opinion on the matter; they consider it a shameful act and deny anything about it. No matter how much the Japanese say that incest does not exist, it happens hidden from Japan and the world.
Some reports say that even mothers were having sexual relations with their teenage sons, results of the absence of the husband at home. Some mothers claim that this kept their sons focused on their studies and not on girls.
No matter how much some view sex as pleasure, having relationships with relatives can end up emotionally affecting and changing the way we view our relatives.
Just don’t take this literally, nor generalize, it’s a case among millions. Such cases also happen in all countries. The worst of all is when these things happen without consent.
Why is incest popular in anime?
The first incest anime/hentai (involving sexual relations) was released in the 1980s named Cream Lemon, which focused on the siblings Hiroshi and Ami.
Currently, there are several hentais involving incest with sisters, mothers, and others. Even TV anime tend to lean towards incest with works involving younger sisters like oreimo and Imouto sae Ireba Ii.
In anime, younger sisters often act in an indecent manner. Do younger sisters really behave like they do in anime? In Japan, older brothers are highly admired and sought after by their younger sisters.
Many older brothers strive to take care of their younger sisters. It wouldn’t be abnormal if this ended up resulting in a passion or romantic relationship.
The target audience for these animated incest works tends to be anti-social and lonely otakus. Probably some of them had a younger sister or have fantasized about them, which is why they end up identifying with these works.
Another explanation for the popularity of these anime involving romance between siblings is that it is something uncommon. Uncommon and abnormal things attract attention and tend to be more exciting. Companies care little about whether it is right or wrong; their interest is to generate income and profit.
List of the best incest anime
The best way to know and understand the culture of incest in Japan is through its animations. There are many incest anime, of brothers in love, or where the protagonist’s sister likes him. This genre has kind of become a cliché.
Now let’s see some anime that have a bit of passion or love for siblings or other kinship. Let’s see some incest anime or at least discuss the theme, since many anime create a non-blood-related sibling relationship.
Ore no Imouto ga Konna ni Kawaii wake ga nai
One of the most famous in the genre, I recommend it to everyone, even to those who do not like incest; the theme is treated in a very light and comedic way. I do not like the incest genre, but I like this anime, its animation, story, and iconic characters.
The anime tells the story of two siblings who do not have a good relationship, but when they discover that their younger sister is an otaku addicted to eroge, their relationship becomes closer. From the synopsis, it may seem quite perverted, but the anime is great, fun, innocent, and is among my favorites.
Ero manga sensei – From the same creator as the previous one, in this comedy we find a light novel author whose illustrations are done by his sister, who is a hikikomori. It’s amazing how the author manages to address adult themes in an innocent way.
Other incest anime
KissXsis – This ecchi comedy anime shows two sisters in love with their half-brother, always doing provocative things with him.
Yosuga no Sora – A very heavy ecchi anime that shows several relationships, including incest between siblings.
Marmalade Boy – A 76-episode anime that tells the romance of two half-siblings.
| Incest Anime Name | Year |
| Gosenzo-sama Banbanzai! | 1989 |
| Kimi ga Aruji de Shitsuji ga Ore de | 2008 |
| Kiss x Sis | 2008 |
| Please Twins: The Summer Never Ends | 2004 |
| Please Twins | 2003 |
| Koi Kaze | 2004 |
| Maroko | 1990 |
| Candy Boy | 2008 |
| Candy Boy Episode 0 | 2007 |
| Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne! | 2012 |
| Yosuga No Sora: In Solitude Where We Are Least Alone | 2010 |
| Boku wa Imouto ni Koi wo Suru | 2005 |
| Angel Sanctuary | 2000 |
| Onii-chan no Koto Nanka Zenzen Suki Janain Dakara ne!! | 2011 |
| Papa to Kiss in the Dark | 2005 |
| Aki Sora: Yume no Naka | 2010 |
| Kuttsukiboshi | 2010 |
| Aki Sora | 2009 |
| Kuro to Kin no Akanai Kagi. | 2013 |
How should I view Japan because of incest?
Many people end up creating a prejudice against Japan because of incestuous anime. I consider this type of relationship wrong, but I do not engage in criticism and think that everyone does what they want. I hate when people say, “Japan is disgusting because of incest.”
I find this hypocrisy since several countries like France, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Luxembourg, and other European countries allow incest. Even some American countries do not prohibit relationships between relatives.
Moreover, anime does not depict real life; they are just fictions, especially adult anime. So if you imagined that incest is a common or acceptable practice in Japan, you are completely mistaken; it is like in any country, it happens in the dark.
Remember that just because otakus like this, it doesn’t mean that the Japanese population approves. They probably hate it too. Even if you view incest as something wrong because of religion, I don’t see a reason for discrimination. Sexual relations in themselves are already something disgusting (referring to the organs from which excrement comes), regardless of whether the person is heterosexual, homosexual, or whether it is incest.
If it is consensual, then you should not care; they face the consequences. We cannot force humanity to follow our concepts of morality. Of course, incest in anime is something completely different from real life; personally, I see no problem in watching anime focused on imouto (younger sisters). And you? How do you view all of this? We appreciate the comments and also recommend:
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